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{{episode|previous=Episode 8429|next=Episode 8431}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8429|next=Episode 8431}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8430''' was broadcast on 14 January 2025 as part of [[Series 91]]. | + | '''Episode 8430''' was broadcast on 14 January 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. |
| − | [[George Telford]] played [[Emma Wellesley Wesley]], with George Telford winning 84 | + | [[George Telford]] played [[Emma Wellesley Wesley]], with George Telford winning {{score|84|63}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sunetra Sarker]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
| − | {{Rounds-start | + | {{Rounds-start|George Telford|Emma Wellesley Wesley}} |
| − | {{R-letters|1|OENTRGIBT|BETTING|ROTTING|BETTONG*, BITTERN, BORNITE*, GENITOR*, GITTERN*, RETTING*, TRIGONE*, TRITONE*|7|7|7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |OENTRGIBT|BETTING |ROTTING |BETTONG*, BITTERN, BORNITE*, GENITOR*, GITTERN*, RETTING*, TRIGONE*, TRITONE*| 7|7 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters|2|CWROAILSE|SCOWLER|crawlies {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |CWROAILSE|SCOWLER |crawlies {{x}}|CALORIES, CARIOLES* | 14|7 | 15}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|3|75|9|3|4|7|6| 855 | + | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|9|3|4|7|6| 855 |
|859 | |859 | ||
| − | |852|sol2= | + | |852|sol2=(7 + 4) × 75 + 3 × 9 |
| − | |rr=855|solrr=(3 + 7 | + | |rr=855|solrr=(3 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 75) × 9 |
|14|14|25}} | |14|14|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT|RULEFACT|Sounds like he appreciates the box of beer.|CRATEFUL}} | + | {{R-TTT |RULEFACT|{{Tooltip|Sounds like he appreciates the box of beer.|{{word|CRATEFUL}} sounds like {{word|GRATEFUL}}.}}|CRATEFUL}} |
| − | {{R-letters|4|NTSOIUFRI|FRONTS|FRUITION|| 14|22 |33}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |NTSOIUFRI|FRONTS |FRUITION | | 14|22 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters|5|HNSOUERGD|ROUGHENS|hounders {{x}}|ENSHROUD*, GUERDONS, UNHORSED|22|22 |41}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |HNSOUERGD|ROUGHENS |hounders {{x}}|ENSHROUD*, GUERDONS, UNHORSED| 22|22 | 41}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|6| 75|50|9|7|3|10|479 | + | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|50|9|7|3|10| 479 |
| − | |479|sol1=(50 | + | |479|sol1=(50 − 3) × 10 + 9 |
|480 | |480 | ||
|32|22|51}} | |32|22|51}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters|7|LSNOEIXRD|SOLIDER|OXIDES|DOLINES*, INDORSE*, LIENORS*, OREXINS*, RONDELS*, ROSINED*, SOLDIER|39|22|58}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |LSNOEIXRD|SOLIDER |OXIDES |DOLINES*, INDORSE*, LIENORS*, OREXINS*, RONDELS*, ROSINED*, SOLDIER| 39|22 | 58}} |
| − | {{R-letters|8|TCSEAELNW|CLEANEST|CLEANEST||47|30|66}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |TCSEAELNW|CLEANEST |CLEANEST | | 47|30 | 66}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|9|75|6|5|7|1|9|600 | + | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|6|5|7|1|9| 600 |
| − | |600|sol1=(7 + 1) | + | |600|sol1=(7 + 1) × 75 |
| − | |600|sol2=(7 + 1) | + | |600|sol2=(7 + 1) × 75 |
|57|40|76}} | |57|40|76}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT|CELTSEED|Some crafty websites make you do this, as opposed to opting in.|DESELECT}} | + | {{R-TTT |CELTSEED|Some crafty websites make you do this, as opposed to opting in.|DESELECT}} |
| − | {{R-letters|10|BVMUEASPK|MAUVE|SPEAK|MAUVES|57|40|82}} | + | {{R-letters |10|BVMUEASPK|MAUVE |SPEAK |MAUVES | 57|40 | 82}} |
| − | {{R-letters|11|TGLIEICTP|eliptic {{x}}|PIGLET|ELICIT | + | {{R-letters |11|TGLIEICTP|eliptic {{x}}|PIGLET |ELICIT | 62|51 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters|12|SNDAEANJE|JADES|DEANS|ENNEADS*|67|56|95}} | + | {{R-letters |12|SNDAEANJE|JADES |DEANS |ENNEADS* | 67|56 | 95}} |
| − | {{R-letters|13|GRPAEDHRO|GRAPHED|GRAPHED|PROGRADE|74|63|103}} | + | {{R-letters |13|GRPAEDHRO|GRAPHED |GRAPHED |PROGRADE | 74|63 |103}} |
| − | {{R-numbers|14|25|75|50|100|2|3|985 | + | {{R-numbers |14| 25|75|50|100|2|3| 985 |
|1000 | |1000 | ||
|1000 | |1000 | ||
| − | |rr=985|solrr=(100 | + | |rr=985|solrr=(100 × 50 − 75) ÷ (2 + 3) |
|74|63|113}} | |74|63|113}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|MOMDANCED|c1time=5 | + | {{R-conundrum|15|MOMDANCED|c1time=5|c1sol=COMMANDED|84|63|123}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:21, 22 January 2025
Episode 8430 was broadcast on 14 January 2025, as part of Series 91.
George Telford played Emma Wellesley Wesley, with George Telford winning 84 – 63. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sunetra Sarker, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | George Telford | Score | Emma Wellesley Wesley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OENTRGIBT | BETTING | 7 – 7 | ROTTING | BETTONG*, BITTERN, BORNITE*, GENITOR*, GITTERN*, RETTING*, TRIGONE*, TRITONE* | 7 |
| 2 | CWROAILSE | SCOWLER | 14 – 7 | crawlies ☓ | CALORIES, CARIOLES* | 15 |
| 3 | 75 9 3 4 7 6 → 855 | 859 | 14 – 14 | 852
(7 + 4) × 75 + 3 × 9 |
RR: 855 = (3 + 7 + 6 + 4 + 75) × 9 |
25 |
| TTT | RULEFACT | Sounds like he appreciates the box of beer.CRATEFUL sounds like GRATEFUL. | CRATEFUL | |||
| 4 | NTSOIUFRI | FRONTS | 14 – 22 | FRUITION | 33 | |
| 5 | HNSOUERGD | ROUGHENS | 22 – 22 | hounders ☓ | ENSHROUD*, GUERDONS, UNHORSED | 41 |
| 6 | 75 50 9 7 3 10 → 479 | 479
(50 − 3) × 10 + 9 |
32 – 22 | 480 |
|
51 |
| 7 | LSNOEIXRD | SOLIDER | 39 – 22 | OXIDES | DOLINES*, INDORSE*, LIENORS*, OREXINS*, RONDELS*, ROSINED*, SOLDIER | 58 |
| 8 | TCSEAELNW | CLEANEST | 47 – 30 | CLEANEST | 66 | |
| 9 | 75 6 5 7 1 9 → 600 | 600
(7 + 1) × 75 |
57 – 40 | 600
(7 + 1) × 75 |
|
76 |
| TTT | CELTSEED | Some crafty websites make you do this, as opposed to opting in. | DESELECT | |||
| 10 | BVMUEASPK | MAUVE | 57 – 40 | SPEAK | MAUVES | 82 |
| 11 | TGLIEICTP | eliptic ☓ | 62 – 51 | PIGLET | ELICIT | 88 |
| 12 | SNDAEANJE | JADES | 67 – 56 | DEANS | ENNEADS* | 95 |
| 13 | GRPAEDHRO | GRAPHED | 74 – 63 | GRAPHED | PROGRADE | 103 |
| 14 | 25 75 50 100 2 3 → 985 | 1000 | 74 – 63 | 1000 |
RR: 985 = (100 × 50 − 75) ÷ (2 + 3) |
113 |
| 15 | MOMDANCED | COMMANDED
(5 seconds) |
84 – 63 | 123 | ||
