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− | {{R-letters |1 |GTEAWGISW|waggies {{x} |GATES |GEWGAWS*, SWAGGIE*, WIGWAGS* | 0|5 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |GTEAWGISW|waggies {{x}} |GATES |GEWGAWS*, SWAGGIE*, WIGWAGS* | 0|5 | 7}} |
{{R-letters |2 |DFAOTNADE|DONATED |FUND | | 7|5 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |DFAOTNADE|DONATED |FUND | | 7|5 | 14}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|4|6|5|8|3| 238 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|4|6|5|8|3| 238 |
Revision as of 15:00, 22 February 2025
Episode 8457 was broadcast on 20 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Christine Smith played Andy Hopper, with Christine Smith winning 110 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Jackson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Christine Smith | Score | Andy Hopper | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GTEAWGISW | waggies ☓ | 0 – 5 | GATES | GEWGAWS*, SWAGGIE*, WIGWAGS* | 7 |
2 | DFAOTNADE | DONATED | 7 – 5 | FUND | 14 | |
3 | 25 4 6 5 8 3 → 238 | 238
(6 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 5 |
17 – 5 | 239 |
|
24 |
TTT | ATDANISH | You're more likely to get these at an Indian restaurant than a Danish one. | THANDAIS | |||
4 | PIESCALDT | DIALECTS | 25 – 5 | placiest ☓ | CITADELS, DISPLACE, PLICATED*, SPICATED* | 32 |
5 | RTIERNOSE | SNORTER | 32 – 5 | NOSIER | REORIENTS* | 50 |
6 | 25 75 5 8 2 5 → 124 | 124
5 × 25 − (8 − (5 + 2)) |
42 – 15 | 124
(25 + 75) + (5 − 2) × 8 |
|
60 |
7 | NVIARPEDR | PARRIED | 49 – 15 | napier ☓ | ARRIVED, DRAINER*, INVADER, PARDNER*, RANDIER*, RAVINED* | 67 |
8 | TUOSHEKOM | MOUTHS | 55 – 15 | SHOOT | OKOUMES*, SMOOTHE* | 74 |
9 | 50 3 5 7 5 4 → 123 | 123
(7 − 5) × 50 + (5 × 4) + 3 |
65 – 25 | 123
(50 × 3) − (4 × 5 + 7) |
|
84 |
TTT | ACERIVAL | His attitude towards the old car had them laughing. | CAVALIER | |||
10 | NEATMIRAS | ANIMATES | 73 – 25 | manters ☓ | MARINATES | 102 |
11 | HPIATGADO | PAGODA | 79 – 25 | hitago ☓ | ADAGIO, TAIHOA* | 108 |
12 | XEOSELSLC | CLOSES | 85 – 31 | EXCELS | COXLESS, ECLOSES* | 115 |
13 | NRIOCSINU | UNICORNS | 93 – 31 | COINS | INCURSION* | 133 |
14 | 25 50 2 9 1 8 → 699 | 700
(8 − 1) × 2 × 50 |
100 – 31 | ☓ |
RR: 699 = (25 − 9 − 2) × 50 − 1 |
143 |
15 | LETSITRUN | TURNSTILE
(20 seconds) |
110 – 31 | 153 |