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'''Episode 8453''' was broadcast on 15 February 2025, as part of [[Series 91]].
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[[File:Alex Horne Easter Egg.png|thumb|200px|right|Alex Horne's name spelt out in Round 10.]]
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'''Episode 8453''' was broadcast on 14 February 2025, as part of [[Series 91]].
  
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[[Christine Smith]] played [[John Matthews]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|108|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Christine Smith]] played [[John Matthews (Series 91)|John Matthews]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|108|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
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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 an {{w|Easter egg (media)|Easter egg}}, [[Rachel 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}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE         |BUNGEE     |CUMENE*     |  6|6  | 6}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE   |BUNGEE   |CUMENE*             |  6|6  | 6}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |RONSEATCE|RESONATE       |TREASON     |ANCESTOR, CAROTENE, ENACTORS*, NOTECASE*, SARCENET*   | 14|6  | 14}}
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{{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
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| {{x}}
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|—
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|rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × ((10 ÷ 5) × 2
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|rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × 10 ÷ 5 × 3
 
|19|6|24}}
 
|19|6|24}}
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{{R-TTT        |ECORUINS|You get things done yourself; it's how you like your fish served. |INSOURCE}}
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{{R-TTT        |ECORUINS|{{Tooltip|You get things done yourself – it's how you like your fish served.|{{word|INSOURCE}} is a pun on "in sauce".}}|INSOURCE}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH     |WREATH           |HETAIRA*            | 25|12 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH   |WREATH   |HETAIRA*            | 25|12 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |STEUBCESI|BUSIEST     |BISECTS         |BESTIES, BETISES*, BUSTEES*, CUBISTS*, CUEISTS*, ICTUSES*           | 32|19 | 38}}
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{{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
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|545|sol2=(100 + 4 + 5) × (50 ÷ (7 + 3))  
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|545|sol2=(100 + 4 + 5) × 50 ÷ (7 + 3)
 
|42|29|48}}
 
|42|29|48}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |TMEAGDOFS|DOTAGES         |FEAST         |               | 49|29 | 55}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |TMEAGDOFS|DOTAGES |FEAST   |                   | 49|29 | 55}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |DAENRLIPS|SPRAINED       |PANDERS       |ISLANDER, PRALINES, PREDIALS*, SPANDREL*         | 57|29 | 63}}
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{{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
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|710|sol1=100 × 7 + (5 × 2)
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|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}}
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{{R-TTT        |OUTPACES|Diane was getting hot in the kitchen thanks to this.|SAUCEPOT}}
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{{R-TTT        |OUTPACES|{{w|Steak Diane|Diane}} was getting hot in the kitchen thanks to this.|SAUCEPOT}}
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{{R-letters  |10|ROEAXLHEN|HOAXER           |EXHALE         |EARHOLE   | 73|45 | 80}}
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{{R-letters  |10|ROEAXLHEN|HOAXER   |EXHALE   |EARHOLE             | 73|45 | 80}}
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{{R-letters  |11|GFIEMNASL|SEALING         |INFLAMES       |FINAGLES*, FLAMINES*           | 73|53 | 88}}
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{{R-letters  |11|GFIEMNASL|SEALING |INFLAMES |FINAGLES*, FLAMINES*| 73|53 | 88}}
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{{R-letters  |12|SNTOEARTL|SLATTERN         |STARTLE         |TOLERANT*   | 81|53 | 96}}
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{{R-letters  |12|SNTOEARTL|SLATTERN |STARTLE |TOLERANT*           | 81|53 | 96}}
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{{R-letters  |13|NTUOSKEGI|STOKING         |STOKING         |IGNEOUS*, OUSTING*, OUTINGS, OUTSING*, TONGUES     | 88|60 |103}}
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{{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
 
|550|sol2=5 × 100 + 50
 
|550|sol2=5 × 100 + 50
 
|98|70|113}}
 
|98|70|113}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|FLOURROWS|c1time=3|c1sol=SORROWFUL|108|70|123}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|FLOURROWS|c1time=3.25|c1sol=SORROWFUL|108|70|123}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 02:18, 24 February 2025

Alex Horne's name spelt out in Round 10.

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.

In Round 10, as an Easter egg, Rachel 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

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TTT ECORUINS You get things done yourself – it's how you like your fish served.INSOURCE is a pun on "in sauce". 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)


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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


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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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15 FLOURROWS SORROWFUL
(3.25 seconds)		 108 – 70 123
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