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| + | [[File:Alex Horne Easter Egg.png|thumb|200px|right|Alex Horne's name spelt out in Round 10.]] | ||
'''Episode 8453''' was broadcast on 14 February 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | '''Episode 8453''' was broadcast on 14 February 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | ||
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Both contestants were returning contestants, with Christine having first appeared in [[Series 55]] and John in [[Series 59]]. | Both contestants were returning contestants, with Christine having first appeared in [[Series 55]] and John in [[Series 59]]. | ||
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| + | In Round 10, as part of an Easter Egg, Riley rearranged the letters to spell out [[Alex Horne]]'s name. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|John Matthews}} | {{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|John Matthews}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE | + | {{R-letters |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE |BUNGEE |CUMENE* | 6|6 | 6}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |RONSEATCE|RESONATE | + | {{R-letters |2 |RONSEATCE|RESONATE |TREASON |ANCESTOR, CAROTENE, ENACTORS*, NOTECASE*, SARCENET*| 14|6 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|8|10|1|5|3| 444 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|8|10|1|5|3| 444 | ||
|450|sol1=(5 + 1) × 75 | |450|sol1=(5 + 1) × 75 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × | + | |rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × 10 ÷ 5 × 3 |
|19|6|24}} | |19|6|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ECORUINS|You get things done yourself; it's how you like your fish served. |INSOURCE}} | + | {{R-TTT |ECORUINS|You get things done yourself; it's how you like your fish served.|INSOURCE}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH | + | {{R-letters |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH |WREATH |HETAIRA* | 25|12 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |STEUBCESI|BUSIEST | + | {{R-letters |5 |STEUBCESI|BUSIEST |BISECTS |BESTIES, BETISES*, BUSTEES*, CUBISTS*, CUEISTS*, ICTUSES*| 32|19 | 38}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|100|4|5|7|3| 545 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|100|4|5|7|3| 545 | ||
|545|sol1=(100 − (4 − 3)) × 5 + 50 | |545|sol1=(100 − (4 − 3)) × 5 + 50 | ||
| − | |545|sol2=(100 + 4 + 5) × | + | |545|sol2=(100 + 4 + 5) × 50 ÷ (7 + 3) |
|42|29|48}} | |42|29|48}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |TMEAGDOFS|DOTAGES | + | {{R-letters |7 |TMEAGDOFS|DOTAGES |FEAST | | 49|29 | 55}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |DAENRLIPS|SPRAINED | + | {{R-letters |8 |DAENRLIPS|SPRAINED |PANDERS |ISLANDER, PRALINES, PREDIALS*, SPANDREL*| 57|29 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|2|5|6|7|7| 710 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|2|5|6|7|7| 710 | ||
| − | |710|sol1=100 × 7 + | + | |710|sol1=100 × 7 + 5 × 2 |
|710|sol2=7 × 100 + 7 + 5 − 2 | |710|sol2=7 × 100 + 7 + 5 − 2 | ||
|67|39|73}} | |67|39|73}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |OUTPACES|Diane was getting hot in the kitchen thanks to this.|SAUCEPOT}} | + | {{R-TTT |OUTPACES|{{w|Steak Diane|Diane}} was getting hot in the kitchen thanks to this.|SAUCEPOT}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|ROEAXLHEN|HOAXER | + | {{R-letters |10|ROEAXLHEN|HOAXER |EXHALE |EARHOLE | 73|45 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|GFIEMNASL|SEALING | + | {{R-letters |11|GFIEMNASL|SEALING |INFLAMES |FINAGLES*, FLAMINES*| 73|53 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|SNTOEARTL|SLATTERN | + | {{R-letters |12|SNTOEARTL|SLATTERN |STARTLE |TOLERANT* | 81|53 | 96}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|NTUOSKEGI|STOKING | + | {{R-letters |13|NTUOSKEGI|STOKING |STOKING |IGNEOUS*, OUSTING*, OUTINGS, OUTSING*, TONGUES| 88|60 |103}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 100|50|1|5|6|3| 550 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|50|1|5|6|3| 550 | ||
|550|sol1=5 × 100 + 50 | |550|sol1=5 × 100 + 50 | ||
Revision as of 15:56, 23 February 2025
Episode 8453 was broadcast on 14 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Christine Smith played John Matthews, with Christine Smith winning 108 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Les Dennis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Both contestants were returning contestants, with Christine having first appeared in Series 55 and John in Series 59.
In Round 10, as part of an Easter Egg, Riley rearranged the letters to spell out Alex Horne's name.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Smith | Score | John Matthews | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NGEUWMECB | BUNGEE | 6 – 6 | BUNGEE | CUMENE* | 6 |
| 2 | RONSEATCE | RESONATE | 14 – 6 | TREASON | ANCESTOR, CAROTENE, ENACTORS*, NOTECASE*, SARCENET* | 14 |
| 3 | 75 8 10 1 5 3 → 444 | 450
(5 + 1) × 75 |
19 – 6 | — |
RR: 444 = (75 − 1) × 10 ÷ 5 × 3 |
24 |
| TTT | ECORUINS | You get things done yourself; it's how you like your fish served. | INSOURCE | |||
| 4 | WHRTIAEQA | WREATH | 25 – 12 | WREATH | HETAIRA* | 31 |
| 5 | STEUBCESI | BUSIEST | 32 – 19 | BISECTS | BESTIES, BETISES*, BUSTEES*, CUBISTS*, CUEISTS*, ICTUSES* | 38 |
| 6 | 50 100 4 5 7 3 → 545 | 545
(100 − (4 − 3)) × 5 + 50 |
42 – 29 | 545
(100 + 4 + 5) × 50 ÷ (7 + 3) |
|
48 |
| 7 | TMEAGDOFS | DOTAGES | 49 – 29 | FEAST | 55 | |
| 8 | DAENRLIPS | SPRAINED | 57 – 29 | PANDERS | ISLANDER, PRALINES, PREDIALS*, SPANDREL* | 63 |
| 9 | 100 2 5 6 7 7 → 710 | 710
100 × 7 + 5 × 2 |
67 – 39 | 710
7 × 100 + 7 + 5 − 2 |
|
73 |
| TTT | OUTPACES | Diane was getting hot in the kitchen thanks to this. | SAUCEPOT | |||
| 10 | ROEAXLHEN | HOAXER | 73 – 45 | EXHALE | EARHOLE | 80 |
| 11 | GFIEMNASL | SEALING | 73 – 53 | INFLAMES | FINAGLES*, FLAMINES* | 88 |
| 12 | SNTOEARTL | SLATTERN | 81 – 53 | STARTLE | TOLERANT* | 96 |
| 13 | NTUOSKEGI | STOKING | 88 – 60 | STOKING | IGNEOUS*, OUSTING*, OUTINGS, OUTSING*, TONGUES | 103 |
| 14 | 100 50 1 5 6 3 → 550 | 550
5 × 100 + 50 |
98 – 70 | 550
5 × 100 + 50 |
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113 |
| 15 | FLOURROWS | SORROWFUL
(3 seconds) |
108 – 70 | 123 | ||
