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'''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]]. | ||
| − | [[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]]. | + | [[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]]. |
| − | + | In Round 10, as an {{w|Easter egg (media)|Easter egg}}, [[Rachel Riley]] rearranged the letters to spell out [[Alex Horne]]'s name. | |
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| − | In Round 10, as | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|John Matthews}} | {{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|John Matthews}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE |BUNGEE |CUMENE* | 6|6 | 6}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |NGEUWMECB|BUNGEE |BUNGEE |CUMENE* | 6|6 | 6}} |
{{R-letters |2 |RONSEATCE|RESONATE |TREASON |ANCESTOR, CAROTENE, ENACTORS*, NOTECASE*, SARCENET*| 14|6 | 14}} | {{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 | ||
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|rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × 10 ÷ 5 × 3 | |rr=444|solrr=(75 − 1) × 10 ÷ 5 × 3 | ||
|19|6|24}} | |19|6|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ECORUINS|You get things done yourself | + | {{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}} |
{{R-letters |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH |WREATH |HETAIRA* | 25|12 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |WHRTIAEQA|WREATH |WREATH |HETAIRA* | 25|12 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |STEUBCESI|BUSIEST |BISECTS |BESTIES, BETISES*, BUSTEES*, CUBISTS*, CUEISTS*, ICTUSES*| 32|19 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |STEUBCESI|BUSIEST |BISECTS |BESTIES, BETISES*, BUSTEES*, CUBISTS*, CUEISTS*, ICTUSES*| 32|19 | 38}} | ||
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|550|sol2=5 × 100 + 50 | |550|sol2=5 × 100 + 50 | ||
|98|70|113}} | |98|70|113}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|FLOURROWS|c1time=3|c1sol=SORROWFUL|108|70|123}} | + | {{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
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 |
24 |
| 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) |
|
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 |
|
113 |
| 15 | FLOURROWS | SORROWFUL
(3.25 seconds) |
108 – 70 | 123 | ||
