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[[Matt Fife]] played [[Liam Cottle]], with Matt Fife winning {{score|102|42}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Matt Fife]] played [[Liam Cottle]], with Matt Fife winning {{score|102|42}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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NOTE: In Round 2, Cottle was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|BORED}} rather than {{word|BOARD}}.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Matt Fife|Liam Cottle}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Matt Fife|Liam Cottle}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |DNOACTEAK|DEACON   |COATED     |OATCAKE   |  6|6  | 7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |DNOACTEAK|DEACON   |COATED   |OATCAKE             |  6|6  | 7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |OEBPORAND|OPERAND   |BOARD       |APRONED*, BANDORE, BRADOON*, BROADEN*, ONBOARD*, PADRONE*, PROBAND*   | 13|6  | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |OEBPORAND|OPERAND |BOARD   |APRONED*, BANDORE, BRADOON*, BROADEN*, ONBOARD*, PADRONE*, PROBAND*| 13|6  | 14}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|75|25|8|1|4| 573
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|75|25|8|1|4| 573
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|574|sol1=(75 × 8) − 25 − 1
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|574|sol1=75 × 8 − 25 − 1
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|{{x}}
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|—
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|rr=573|solrr=(50 × 4 − (8 + 1)) × (75 ÷ 25)
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|rr=573|solrr=(50 × 4 − (8 + 1)) × 75 ÷ 25
 
|20|6|24}}
 
|20|6|24}}
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{{R-TTT        |GETRISER|It's about your vocal range, yes Mr. Murray.|REGISTER}}
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{{R-TTT        |GETRISER|It's about your vocal range – yes, Mr Murray.|REGISTER}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |IETSURIHL|HURTLES         |HURTS             |LUTHIERS, UTILISER*           | 27|6 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |IETSURIHL|HURTLES |HURTS   |LUTHIERS, UTILISER* | 27|6 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |EANGYEORN|ORANGEY         |gonner {{x}}     |ANNOYER*             | 34|6 | 39}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |EANGYEORN|ORANGEY |gonner {{x}}|ANNOYER*           | 34|6 | 39}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 100|4|1|1|10|5| 541
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 100|4|1|1|10|5| 541
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|541|sol1=(5 × 100) + (10 × 4) + 1
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|541|sol1=5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 1
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|541|sol2=(5 × 100) + (10 × 4) + 1
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|541|sol2=5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 1
 
|44|16|49}}
 
|44|16|49}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |TNEUMHEIE|methene {{x}}       |MINUTE         |EMETINE*       | 44|22 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |TNEUMHEIE|methene {{x}}|MINUTE   |EMETINE*           | 44|22 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |OAGUVTEND|VAUNTED             |goated {{x}}   |GUANOED*, NOVATED*, TANGOED*, TONGUED*     | 51|22 | 63}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |OAGUVTEND|VAUNTED |goated {{x}}|GUANOED*, NOVATED*, TANGOED*, TONGUED*| 51|22 | 63}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 75|25|50|100|3|9| 917
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 75|25|50|100|3|9| 917
 
|919 {{x}}
 
|919 {{x}}
 
|925|sol2=9 × 100 + 25
 
|925|sol2=9 × 100 + 25
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|rr=918|solrr=(100 + (50 ÷ 25)) × 9
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|rr=918|solrr=(50 ÷ 25 + 100) × 9
 
|51|27|70}}
 
|51|27|70}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ROSERANG|They're always moaning about my puns.|GROANERS}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ROSERANG|They're always moaning about my puns.|GROANERS}}
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{{R-letters  |10|IOWZERSOF|woosier {{x}}   |ROOFS         |ROOFIES*, WOOFERS, WOOZIER         | 51|32 | 77}}
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{{R-letters  |10|IOWZERSOF|woosier {{x}}|ROOFS   |ROOFIES*, WOOFERS, WOOZIER| 51|32 | 77}}
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{{R-letters  |11|SNTIAILWE|WAISTLINE       |ENTAILS       |           | 69|32 | 95}}
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{{R-letters  |11|SNTIAILWE|WAISTLINE|ENTAILS |                   | 69|32 | 95}}
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{{R-letters  |12|IOMDAGUTI|MIDGUT           |MAID         |AGOUTI, DAIGOU*, DAIMIO*, DIATOM*, OIDIUM*             | 75|32 | 101}}
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{{R-letters  |12|IOMDAGUTI|MIDGUT   |MAID     |AGOUTI, DAIGOU*, DAIMIO*, DIATOM*, OIDIUM*| 75|32 |101}}
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{{R-letters  |13|FBTOIUPAL|BAILOUT         |FAULT         |BOATFUL*         | 82|32 | 108}}
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{{R-letters  |13|FBTOIUPAL|BAILOUT |FAULT   |BOATFUL*           | 82|32 |108}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 100|8|6|5|1|10| 499
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 100|8|6|5|1|10| 499
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|499|sol1=(5 x 100) − 1
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|499|sol1=5 × 100 − 1
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|499|sol2=(5 x 100) − 1
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|499|sol2=5 × 100 − 1
 
|92|42|118}}
 
|92|42|118}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|WELTAFROG|c1time=12.75|c1sol=AFTERGLOW|102|42|128}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|WELTAFROG|c1time=12.75|c1sol=AFTERGLOW|102|42|128}}
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Latest revision as of 22:06, 30 March 2025

Episode 8481 was broadcast on 26 March 2025, as part of Series 91.

Matt Fife played Liam Cottle, with Matt Fife winning 102 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Thomson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: In Round 2, Cottle was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended BORED rather than BOARD.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Matt Fife Score Liam Cottle Others Max.
1 DNOACTEAK DEACON 6 – 6 COATED OATCAKE 7
2 OEBPORAND OPERAND 13 – 6 BOARD APRONED*, BANDORE, BRADOON*, BROADEN*, ONBOARD*, PADRONE*, PROBAND* 14
3 50 75 25 8 1 4 → 573 574
75 × 8 − 25 − 1		 20 – 6 —

RR: 573 = (50 × 4 − (8 + 1)) × 75 ÷ 25

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TTT GETRISER It's about your vocal range – yes, Mr Murray. REGISTER
4 IETSURIHL HURTLES 27 – 6 HURTS LUTHIERS, UTILISER* 32
5 EANGYEORN ORANGEY 34 – 6 gonner ☓ ANNOYER* 39
6 100 4 1 1 10 5 → 541 541
5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 1		 44 – 16 541
5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 1


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7 TNEUMHEIE methene ☓ 44 – 22 MINUTE EMETINE* 56
8 OAGUVTEND VAUNTED 51 – 22 goated ☓ GUANOED*, NOVATED*, TANGOED*, TONGUED* 63
9 75 25 50 100 3 9 → 917 919 ☓ 51 – 27 925
9 × 100 + 25

RR: 918 = (50 ÷ 25 + 100) × 9

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TTT ROSERANG They're always moaning about my puns. GROANERS
10 IOWZERSOF woosier ☓ 51 – 32 ROOFS ROOFIES*, WOOFERS, WOOZIER 77
11 SNTIAILWE WAISTLINE 69 – 32 ENTAILS 95
12 IOMDAGUTI MIDGUT 75 – 32 MAID AGOUTI, DAIGOU*, DAIMIO*, DIATOM*, OIDIUM* 101
13 FBTOIUPAL BAILOUT 82 – 32 FAULT BOATFUL* 108
14 100 8 6 5 1 10 → 499 499
5 × 100 − 1		 92 – 42 499
5 × 100 − 1


118
15 WELTAFROG AFTERGLOW
(12.75 seconds)		 102 – 42 128
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