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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]]. | ||
| − | From this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted from nine to eight letters. | + | 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}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |GWLIOETGD|WIGGLED |TOGGLED |TWIGGED | 7|7 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |GWLIOETGD|WIGGLED |TOGGLED |TWIGGED | 7|7 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |BMCUEOSYG|COMBS |MOUSEY |BEGUMS*, BOGEYS*, COMBES*, CYMOSE*, GUMBOS*, MOBEYS*| 7|13 | 13}} | + | {{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 | ||
| − | |468|sol1= | + | |468|sol1=100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3 |
| − | |468|sol2= | + | |468|sol2=100 × 5 − 25 − 10 + 3 |
|rr=467|solrr=5 × 100 − 3 × 10 − 75 ÷ 25 | |rr=467|solrr=5 × 100 − 3 × 10 − 75 ÷ 25 | ||
|14|20|23}} | |14|20|23}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |THINBASE|It's not pizza you're looking for | + | {{R-TTT |THINBASE|It's not pizza you're looking for – it's a drink.|ABSINTHE}} |
{{R-letters |4 |SHRAENVUO|RAVENOUS |AROUSE | | 22|20 | 31}} | {{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}} | ||
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|642|sol2=100 × 7 − 50 − 8 | |642|sol2=100 × 7 − 50 − 8 | ||
|63|54|73}} | |63|54|73}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |MINDPLUG|Drop the fish in favour of a dough | + | {{R-TTT |MINDPLUG|Drop the fish in favour of a dough ball.|DUMPLING}} |
{{R-letters |10|LNJOAITRA|JANITOR |RATIONAL |NOTARIAL* | 63|62 | 81}} | {{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 |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 | ||
| − | |633|sol1=9 × 5 × (6 + 1) × 2 | + | |633|sol1=9 × 5 × (6 + 1) × 2 + 3 |
|633|sol2=(6 + 1) × 9 × 5 × 2 + 3 | |633|sol2=(6 + 1) × 9 × 5 × 2 + 3 | ||
| − | |rr=645 | + | |rr=645|solrr=((6 + 1) × 9 × 2 + 3) × 5 |
|other=642|solother=(9 × 6 × (5 − 1) − 2) × 3 | |other=642|solother=(9 × 6 × (5 − 1) − 2) × 3 | ||
|82|80|108}} | |82|80|108}} | ||
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 |
23 |
| 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 |
|
48 |
| 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 |
|
73 |
| 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
|
108 |
| 15 | LAYBOUNTY | BUOYANTLY
(6.75 seconds) |
92 – 80 | 118 | ||
