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{{episode|previous=Episode 8534|next=Episode 8536}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8534|next=Episode 8536}} | ||
| + | [[File:Episode 8535 Ending.png|thumb|200px|right|The ending shot of the episode, dedicated to Nathan Sweeney.]] | ||
'''Episode 8535''' was broadcast on 10 June 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | '''Episode 8535''' was broadcast on 10 June 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | ||
[[Amy Berry]] played [[Rebecca Turner]], with Amy Berry winning {{score|107|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kate Bottley]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Amy Berry]] played [[Rebecca Turner]], with Amy Berry winning {{score|107|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kate Bottley]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | This episode was dedicated to the memory of Nathan Sweeney, a studio engineer of the show who had recently passed away. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Amy Berry|Rebecca Turner}} | {{Rounds-start|Amy Berry|Rebecca Turner}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |GLRTOIESU|LOITERS |GROUTS |TRILOGUES| 7|0 | 18}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |GLRTOIESU|LOITERS |GROUTS |TRILOGUES | 7|0 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |DXNEASMRO|RANSOMED |ROMANS |MADRONES*| 15|0 | 26}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |DXNEASMRO|RANSOMED |ROMANS |MADRONES* | 15|0 | 26}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|3|9|6|9| 168 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|3|9|6|9| 168 | ||
| − | |168|sol1= | + | |168|sol1=25 × 6 + 9 × 2 |
|— | |— | ||
|25|0|36}} | |25|0|36}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |NICEKNOT|Drink | + | {{R-TTT |NICEKNOT|Drink this slimline? Maybe there's something in the water.|NEKTONIC}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |LGTEABNFI|BLEATING |failing {{x}}|GIFTABLE*, TANGIBLE*| 33|0 | 44}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |LGTEABNFI|BLEATING |failing {{x}}|GIFTABLE*, TANGIBLE*| 33|0 | 44}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |SPHEOGADN|PHASED |{{misdeclared|sponged| | + | {{R-letters |5 |SPHEOGADN|PHASED |{{misdeclared|sponged|6}}|DAPHNES*, DAPSONE, DOGNAPS*, GNASHED, SANDHOG*, SPONGED| 39|0 | 51}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|100|6|8|7|1| 420 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|100|6|8|7|1| 420 | ||
|— | |— | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |rr=420|solrr= | + | |rr=420|solrr=(100 − (6 − 1) × 8) × 7 |
|39|0|61}} | |39|0|61}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |SJRIUNEAC|INJURES |JURIES |ARSENIC, CARNIES*, JUICERS, SAUCIER*| 46|0 | 68}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |SJRIUNEAC|INJURES |JURIES |ARSENIC, CARNIES*, JUICERS, SAUCIER*| 46|0 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |MTSIEPOET|POTTIES |POTTIES |EMPTIEST, EPITOMES*| 53|7 | 76}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |MTSIEPOET|POTTIES |POTTIES |EMPTIEST, EPITOMES* | 53|7 | 76}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|50|2|3|9|3| 612 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|50|2|3|9|3| 612 | ||
| − | |615|sol1= | + | |615|sol1=(9 + 3) × 50 + 75 ÷ (2 + 3) |
|— | |— | ||
| − | |rr=612|solrr= | + | |rr=612|solrr=(3 × 3 × 2 + 50) × 9 |
|60|7|86}} | |60|7|86}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |IDEALVAT| | + | {{R-TTT |IDEALVAT|[[Susie Dent|Susie]] will confirm this word is in the dictionary.|VALIDATE}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|DWRUASBOL|DORSAL |BROADS |BUSLOAD*, LABOURS| 66|13 | 93}} | + | {{R-letters |10|DWRUASBOL|DORSAL |BROADS |BUSLOAD*, LABOURS | 66|13 | 93}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|DRMNIUECA|CARMINE |MINDER |MANICURED| 73|13 |111}} | + | {{R-letters |11|DRMNIUECA|CARMINE |MINDER |MANICURED | 73|13 |111}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|TSOIHYDRO|THYROIDS |SHORTY | | + | {{R-letters |12|TSOIHYDRO|THYROIDS |SHORTY | | 81|13 |119}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|NEPAKOSLU|SPOKEN |SLUNK |APOLUNE, NOPALES*| 87|13 |126}} | + | {{R-letters |13|NEPAKOSLU|SPOKEN |SLUNK |APOLUNE, NOPALES* | 87|13 |126}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|2|8|5|7|10| 976 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|2|8|5|7|10| 976 | ||
| − | |976|sol1= | + | |976|sol1=(8 + 5) × 75 + 10 − 7 − 2 |
|978 | |978 | ||
|97|13|136}} | |97|13|136}} | ||
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[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | ||
| + | [[Category:15-round scores under 30]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Kate Bottley as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Kate Bottley as a guest]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:36, 23 June 2025
Episode 8535 was broadcast on 10 June 2025, as part of Series 91.
Amy Berry played Rebecca Turner, with Amy Berry winning 107 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kate Bottley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode was dedicated to the memory of Nathan Sweeney, a studio engineer of the show who had recently passed away.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Amy Berry | Score | Rebecca Turner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLRTOIESU | LOITERS | 7 – 0 | GROUTS | TRILOGUES | 18 |
| 2 | DXNEASMRO | RANSOMED | 15 – 0 | ROMANS | MADRONES* | 26 |
| 3 | 25 2 3 9 6 9 → 168 | 168
25 × 6 + 9 × 2 |
25 – 0 | — |
|
36 |
| TTT | NICEKNOT | Drink this slimline? Maybe there's something in the water. | NEKTONIC | |||
| 4 | LGTEABNFI | BLEATING | 33 – 0 | failing ☓ | GIFTABLE*, TANGIBLE* | 44 |
| 5 | SPHEOGADN | PHASED | 39 – 0 | sponged ☓6 | DAPHNES*, DAPSONE, DOGNAPS*, GNASHED, SANDHOG*, SPONGED | 51 |
| 6 | 75 100 6 8 7 1 → 420 | — | 39 – 0 | — |
RR: 420 = (100 − (6 − 1) × 8) × 7 |
61 |
| 7 | SJRIUNEAC | INJURES | 46 – 0 | JURIES | ARSENIC, CARNIES*, JUICERS, SAUCIER* | 68 |
| 8 | MTSIEPOET | POTTIES | 53 – 7 | POTTIES | EMPTIEST, EPITOMES* | 76 |
| 9 | 75 50 2 3 9 3 → 612 | 615
(9 + 3) × 50 + 75 ÷ (2 + 3) |
60 – 7 | — |
RR: 612 = (3 × 3 × 2 + 50) × 9 |
86 |
| TTT | IDEALVAT | Susie will confirm this word is in the dictionary. | VALIDATE | |||
| 10 | DWRUASBOL | DORSAL | 66 – 13 | BROADS | BUSLOAD*, LABOURS | 93 |
| 11 | DRMNIUECA | CARMINE | 73 – 13 | MINDER | MANICURED | 111 |
| 12 | TSOIHYDRO | THYROIDS | 81 – 13 | SHORTY | 119 | |
| 13 | NEPAKOSLU | SPOKEN | 87 – 13 | SLUNK | APOLUNE, NOPALES* | 126 |
| 14 | 75 2 8 5 7 10 → 976 | 976
(8 + 5) × 75 + 10 − 7 − 2 |
97 – 13 | 978 |
|
136 |
| 15 | MAGICPART | PRAGMATIC
(7.75 seconds) |
107 – 13 | 146 | ||
