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[[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's [[arithmetician]], and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing [[Rachel Riley]] while she worked on another project.  
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This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's [[arithmetician]], and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing [[Rachel Riley]] while she worked on another project.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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|983
 
|983
 
|25|7|25}}
 
|25|7|25}}
{{R-TTT        |LAIDBEER|"This applies more to the white swan than the black bull", said {{w|Marc Bolan|Marc}}.|RIDEABLE}}
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{{R-TTT        |LAIDBEER|"This applies more to the {{w|Ride a White Swan|white swan}} than the black bull", said {{w|Marc Bolan|Marc}}.|RIDEABLE}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |FDRICOANL|FLORID  |DRAIN    |FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD*| 31|7  | 33}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |FDRICOANL|FLORID  |DRAIN    |FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD*| 31|7  | 33}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |SHUITDONA|ASTOUND  |SHUNT    |DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND| 38|7  | 41}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |SHUITDONA|ASTOUND  |SHUNT    |DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND| 38|7  | 41}}
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|—
 
|—
 
|565 {{x}}
 
|565 {{x}}
|an=Dr Tom Crawford|ai=TC|a=561|sola=(25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3
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|tc=561|soltc=(25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3
 
|38|7|51}}
 
|38|7|51}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |LCEUNYEQN|QUEENLY  |QUEEN    |                    | 45|7  | 58}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |LCEUNYEQN|QUEENLY  |QUEEN    |                    | 45|7  | 58}}
{{R-letters  |8 |PSNILMATI|IMPLANTS |SPINAL  |ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN*| 53|7 | 66}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |PSNILMATI|IMPLANTS |SPINAL  |ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN*| 53|7 | 66}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|8|5|2|7|2| 760
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|8|5|2|7|2| 760
 
|758|sol1=(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8
 
|758|sol1=(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8
 
|765
 
|765
|an=Dr Tom Crawford|ai=TC|a=760|sola=((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8
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|tc=760|soltc=((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8
 
|60|7|76}}
 
|60|7|76}}
{{R-TTT        |SITSAGES|Become windy when you clap eyes on the London arena. |GASSIEST}}
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{{R-TTT        |SITSAGES|{{Tooltip|Become windy when you clap eyes on the {{w|The O2 Arena|London arena}}.|"Clap eyes on the London arena" {{=}} "see O<sub>2</sub>" (CO<sub>2</sub>, carbon dioxide).}}|GASSIEST}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|PMSAEDKPA|MASKED  |MAPPED  |MEDAKAS*            | 66|13 | 83}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|PMSAEDKPA|MASKED  |MAPPED  |MEDAKAS*            | 66|13 | 83}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|TNIOTRECP|CONTRITE |POINTER  |CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR*| 74|13 | 91}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|TNIOTRECP|CONTRITE |POINTER  |CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR*| 74|13 | 91}}
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|&mdash;
 
|&mdash;
 
|&mdash;
 
|&mdash;
|an=Dr Tom Crawford|ai=TC|a=114|sola=(7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2
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|tc=114|soltc=(7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2
 
|87|13|114}}
 
|87|13|114}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|DOCTOMERA|c1time=14.75|c1sol=MOTORCADE|97|13|124}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|DOCTOMERA|c1time=14.75|c1sol=MOTORCADE|97|13|124}}
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[[Category:15-round games]]
 
[[Category:15-round games]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 91]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 91]]
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Dr Tom Crawford as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Dr Tom Crawford as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Stephen Fry as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Stephen Fry as a guest]]
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Revision as of 04:20, 3 March 2025

Episode 8459 was broadcast on 24 February 2025, as part of Series 91.

Christine Smith played Bill Elliott, with Christine Smith winning 97 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This episode marked the debut of Dr Tom Crawford as the show's arithmetician, and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing Rachel Riley while she worked on another project.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Christine Smith Score Bill Elliott Others Max.
1 RBAOSRITO ARBORIST 8 – 0 rasor ☓ 8
2 GMAJGURSE MUGGERS 15 – 7 MUGGERS GAUGERS*, JAGGERS, SMUGGER* 15
3 50 2 1 7 10 2 → 982 982
(50 × 10 − (7 + 2)) × 2
25 – 7 983


25
TTT LAIDBEER "This applies more to the white swan than the black bull", said Marc. RIDEABLE
4 FDRICOANL FLORID 31 – 7 DRAIN FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD* 33
5 SHUITDONA ASTOUND 38 – 7 SHUNT DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND 41
6 25 3 6 8 2 7 → 561 38 – 7 565 ☓

TC: 561 = (25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3

51
7 LCEUNYEQN QUEENLY 45 – 7 QUEEN 58
8 PSNILMATI IMPLANTS 53 – 7 SPINAL ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN* 66
9 25 8 5 2 7 2 → 760 758
(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8
60 – 7 765

TC: 760 = ((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8

76
TTT SITSAGES Become windy when you clap eyes on the London arena."Clap eyes on the London arena" = "see O2" (CO2, carbon dioxide). GASSIEST
10 PMSAEDKPA MASKED 66 – 13 MAPPED MEDAKAS* 83
11 TNIOTRECP CONTRITE 74 – 13 POINTER CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR* 91
12 FGUVRUATO RAGOUT 80 – 13 GRAFT FAVOUR*, FUGATO 97
13 DGOESRABV BADGERS 87 – 13 BADGES ADVERBS, AGBEROS*, BODEGAS*, BODGERS*, BORAGES*, BRAVOES* 104
14 3 8 2 9 7 4 → 114 87 – 13

TC: 114 = (7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2

114
15 DOCTOMERA MOTORCADE
(14.75 seconds)
97 – 13 124