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[[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Darrell Coker]], with Tim Bridgstock winning {{score|92|80}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Keith Brymer Jones]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Darrell Coker]], with Tim Bridgstock winning {{score|92|80}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Keith Brymer Jones]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
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NOTE: [[Teatime Teaser]]s switched back to 8 letters, beginning with this episode.  
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From this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted from nine to eight letters.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Tim Bridgstock|Darrell Coker}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Tim Bridgstock|Darrell Coker}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |GWLIOETGD|WIGGLED  |TOGGLED  |TWIGGED   | 7|7 |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |GWLIOETGD|WIGGLED  |TOGGLED  |TWIGGED             | 7|7 |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |BMCUEOSYG|COMBS    |MOUSEY  |BEGUMS*, BOGEYS*, COMBES*, CYMOSE*, GUMBOS*, MOBEYS*| 7|13 | 13}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |BMCUEOSYG|COMBS    |MOUSEY  |BEGUMS*, BOGEYS*, COMBES*, CYMOSE*, GUMBOS*, MOBEYS*| 7|13 | 13}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|100|75|5|3|10| 467
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|100|75|5|3|10| 467
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|468|sol1=(100 × 5) − 25 − 10 + 3
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|468|sol1=100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3
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|468|sol2=(100 × 5) − 25 − 10 + 3
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|468|sol2=100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3
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|rr=467|solrr=(5 × 100) − (3 × 10) − (75 ÷ 25)
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|rr=467|solrr=5 × 100 − 3 × 10 − 75 ÷ 25
 
|14|20|23}}
 
|14|20|23}}
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{{R-TTT        |THINBASE|It's not pizza you're looking for; it's a drink.|ABSINTHE}}
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{{R-TTT        |THINBASE|It's not pizza you're looking for – it's a drink.|ABSINTHE}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |SHRAENVUO|RAVENOUS |AROUSE  |           | 22|20 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |SHRAENVUO|RAVENOUS |AROUSE  |                   | 22|20 | 31}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |STTPEOEUO|OUTPOST  |STOUT    |OUTSTEP*, PUTTEES*, TOUPEES| 29|20 | 38}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |STTPEOEUO|OUTPOST  |STOUT    |OUTSTEP*, PUTTEES*, TOUPEES| 29|20 | 38}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|9|3|1|8|10| 133
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|9|3|1|8|10| 133
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|133|sol1=((25 + 8) × (3 + 1)) + (10 − 9)
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|133|sol1=(3 + 1) × (25 + 8) + 10 − 9
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|133|sol2=((9 − 3 − 1) × 25) + 8
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|133|sol2=(9 − 3 − 1) × 25 + 8
 
|39|30|48}}
 
|39|30|48}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |BAAERTOPR|PROBATE  |PROBATE  |ARBORETA| 46|37 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |BAAERTOPR|PROBATE  |PROBATE  |ARBORETA           | 46|37 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |CLGEIEQRA|GLACIER  |GLACIER  |ELEGIAC, GRACILE*| 53|44 | 63}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |CLGEIEQRA|GLACIER  |GLACIER  |ELEGIAC, GRACILE*   | 53|44 | 63}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|50|5|8|7|4| 642
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|50|5|8|7|4| 642
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|642|sol1=(100 × 7) − 50 − 8
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|642|sol1=100 × 7 − 50 − 8
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|642|sol2=(100 × 7) − 50 − 8
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|642|sol2=100 × 7 − 50 − 8
 
|63|54|73}}
 
|63|54|73}}
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{{R-TTT        |MINDPLUG|Drop the fish in favour of a dough-ball.|DUMPLING}}
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{{R-TTT        |MINDPLUG|Drop the fish in favour of a dough ball.|DUMPLING}}
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{{R-letters  |10|LNJOAITRA|JANITOR  |RATIONAL |NOTARIAL*| 63|62 | 81}}
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{{R-letters  |10|LNJOAITRA|JANITOR  |RATIONAL |NOTARIAL*           | 63|62 | 81}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|GUIVTKADS|GAITS    |AUDITS  |ADSUKI*, ADUKIS*, DAVITS| 63|68 | 87}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|GUIVTKADS|GAITS    |AUDITS  |ADSUKI*, ADUKIS*, DAVITS| 63|68 | 87}}
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{{R-letters  |12|CRMEUERPI|CRIMPER  |rumpier {{x}} |EPICURE*, PIERCER*, PREMIER*, PRIMEUR*, REPRICE*| 70|68 | 94}}
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{{R-letters  |12|CRMEUERPI|CRIMPER  |rumpier {{x}}|EPICURE*, PIERCER*, PREMIER*, PRIMEUR*, REPRICE*| 70|68 | 94}}
 
{{R-letters  |13|NTFEAINDM|DEFIANT  |MEDIANT  |FAINTED, FANNIED*, INFANTE*| 77|75 |101}}
 
{{R-letters  |13|NTFEAINDM|DEFIANT  |MEDIANT  |FAINTED, FANNIED*, INFANTE*| 77|75 |101}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 9|2|3|5|1|6| 643
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 9|2|3|5|1|6| 643
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|633|sol1=((9 × 5) × ((6 + 1) × 2)) + 3
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|633|sol1=9 × 5 × (6 + 1) × 2 + 3
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|633|sol2=((6 + 1) × 9 × (5 × 2)) + 3
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|633|sol2=(6 + 1) × 9 × 5 × 2 + 3
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|rr=645
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|rr=645|solrr=((6 + 1) × 9 × 2 + 3) × 5
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|other=642|solother=((9 × 6 × (5 − 1)) − 2) × 3
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|other=642|solother=(9 × 6 × (5 − 1) − 2) × 3
 
|82|80|108}}
 
|82|80|108}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|LAYBOUNTY|c1time=6.75|c1sol=BUOYANTLY|92|80|118}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|LAYBOUNTY|c1time=6.75|c1sol=BUOYANTLY|92|80|118}}

Latest revision as of 03:17, 2 June 2025

Episode 8519 was broadcast on 19 May 2025, as part of Series 91.

Tim Bridgstock played Darrell Coker, with Tim Bridgstock winning 92 – 80. The Dictionary Corner guest was Keith Brymer Jones, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

From this episode, Teatime Teasers reverted from nine to eight letters.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Tim Bridgstock Score Darrell Coker Others Max.
1 GWLIOETGD WIGGLED 7 – 7 TOGGLED TWIGGED 7
2 BMCUEOSYG COMBS 7 – 13 MOUSEY BEGUMS*, BOGEYS*, COMBES*, CYMOSE*, GUMBOS*, MOBEYS* 13
3 25 100 75 5 3 10 → 467 468
100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3		 14 – 20 468
100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3

RR: 467 = 5 × 100 − 3 × 10 − 75 ÷ 25

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TTT THINBASE It's not pizza you're looking for – it's a drink. ABSINTHE
4 SHRAENVUO RAVENOUS 22 – 20 AROUSE 31
5 STTPEOEUO OUTPOST 29 – 20 STOUT OUTSTEP*, PUTTEES*, TOUPEES 38
6 25 9 3 1 8 10 → 133 133
(3 + 1) × (25 + 8) + 10 − 9		 39 – 30 133
(9 − 3 − 1) × 25 + 8


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7 BAAERTOPR PROBATE 46 – 37 PROBATE ARBORETA 56
8 CLGEIEQRA GLACIER 53 – 44 GLACIER ELEGIAC, GRACILE* 63
9 100 50 5 8 7 4 → 642 642
100 × 7 − 50 − 8		 63 – 54 642
100 × 7 − 50 − 8


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TTT MINDPLUG Drop the fish in favour of a dough ball. DUMPLING
10 LNJOAITRA JANITOR 63 – 62 RATIONAL NOTARIAL* 81
11 GUIVTKADS GAITS 63 – 68 AUDITS ADSUKI*, ADUKIS*, DAVITS 87
12 CRMEUERPI CRIMPER 70 – 68 rumpier ☓ EPICURE*, PIERCER*, PREMIER*, PRIMEUR*, REPRICE* 94
13 NTFEAINDM DEFIANT 77 – 75 MEDIANT FAINTED, FANNIED*, INFANTE* 101
14 9 2 3 5 1 6 → 643 633
9 × 5 × (6 + 1) × 2 + 3		 82 – 80 633
(6 + 1) × 9 × 5 × 2 + 3

RR: 645 = ((6 + 1) × 9 × 2 + 3) × 5
Best: 642 = (9 × 6 × (5 − 1) − 2) × 3

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15 LAYBOUNTY BUOYANTLY
(6.75 seconds)		 92 – 80 118
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