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[[Mark Vince]] played [[Dave Newton]], with Mark Vince winning {{score|95|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kate Bottley]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Mark Vince]] played [[Dave Newton]], with Mark Vince winning {{score|95|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kate Bottley]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 10, Dictionary Corner suggested {{word|TWEE}} as a five-letter word. Additionally, before [[Colin Murray]] started the [[Countdown clock|clock]] for Round 11, he stated it was the last [[letters round]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|498|sol2=5 × 100 − 2 | |498|sol2=5 × 100 − 2 | ||
|25|10|25}} | |25|10|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HORSETAX|The {{w|Thor|Norse | + | {{R-TTT |HORSETAX|The {{w|Thor|Norse god's}} weapons find parts of the body.|THORAXES}} |
{{R-letters |4 |CDENPOAIS|CAPONISED|DANCES | | 43|10 | 43}} | {{R-letters |4 |CDENPOAIS|CAPONISED|DANCES | | 43|10 | 43}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |WTRNOAEOM|MATRON |MOOTER |ANTEROOM | 49|16 | 51}} | {{R-letters |5 |WTRNOAEOM|MATRON |MOOTER |ANTEROOM | 49|16 | 51}} | ||
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|rr=615|solrr=(7 × 9 − 1) × 10 − 5 | |rr=615|solrr=(7 × 9 − 1) × 10 − 5 | ||
|69|36|85}} | |69|36|85}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SOURMODE| | + | {{R-TTT |SOURMODE|"You can't come in here without a tie", said the rodent.|DORMOUSE}} |
{{R-letters |10|BTEZUGEWT|BEGET |BEGET |BUTTE*, TUTEE*, TWEET| 74|41 | 90}} | {{R-letters |10|BTEZUGEWT|BEGET |BEGET |BUTTE*, TUTEE*, TWEET| 74|41 | 90}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|RNHSOAEEM|HORSEMAN |HORSEMAN |HORSEMEN, MENORAHS*, RHAMNOSE*| 82|49 | 98}} | {{R-letters |11|RNHSOAEEM|HORSEMAN |HORSEMAN |HORSEMEN, MENORAHS*, RHAMNOSE*| 82|49 | 98}} | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 23 June 2025
Episode 8538 was broadcast on 13 June 2025, as part of Series 91.
Mark Vince played Dave Newton, with Mark Vince winning 95 – 64. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kate Bottley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 10, Dictionary Corner suggested TWEE as a five-letter word. Additionally, before Colin Murray started the clock for Round 11, he stated it was the last letters round.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Vince | Score | Dave Newton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DGFJAIEOT | GODETIA | 7 – 0 | TOGAED | 7 | |
| 2 | SRENUSMIS | SURMISES | 15 – 0 | MINERS | MISUSERS, SUNRISES* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 2 1 5 8 4 → 498 | 498
5 × 100 − 2 |
25 – 10 | 498
5 × 100 − 2 |
|
25 |
| TTT | HORSETAX | The Norse god's weapons find parts of the body. | THORAXES | |||
| 4 | CDENPOAIS | CAPONISED | 43 – 10 | DANCES | 43 | |
| 5 | WTRNOAEOM | MATRON | 49 – 16 | MOOTER | ANTEROOM | 51 |
| 6 | 25 4 7 9 6 8 → 830 | 829 ☓ | 49 – 23 | 833
8 × 4 × 25 + 7 × 6 − 9 |
RR: 830 = (25 × 8 + 9) × 4 − 6 |
61 |
| 7 | SNPKOAUED | SPANKED | 56 – 23 | unspeak ☓ | DAPSONE*, DOUANES*, PADOUKS*, SPUNKED*, UNASKED, UNOAKED*, UNPOSED* | 68 |
| 8 | TLIARCOGM | TRAGIC | 62 – 29 | MORTAL | COMITAL | 75 |
| 9 | 50 7 5 9 1 10 → 615 | 618
(7 + 5) × 50 + 10 + 9 − 1 |
69 – 36 | 618
(7 + 5) × 50 + 10 + 9 − 1 |
RR: 615 = (7 × 9 − 1) × 10 − 5 |
85 |
| TTT | SOURMODE | "You can't come in here without a tie", said the rodent. | DORMOUSE | |||
| 10 | BTEZUGEWT | BEGET | 74 – 41 | BEGET | BUTTE*, TUTEE*, TWEET | 90 |
| 11 | RNHSOAEEM | HORSEMAN | 82 – 49 | HORSEMAN | HORSEMEN, MENORAHS*, RHAMNOSE* | 98 |
| 12 | TVIARUIBS | TRIVIA | 88 – 49 | STAIR | AIRBUS*, BRUITS*, RUBATI*, TIBIAS*, VIBIST* | 104 |
| 13 | TDHPOEAET | POTHEAD | 95 – 49 | POTTED | ADOPTEE | 111 |
| 14 | 4 2 9 5 7 7 → 732 | — | 95 – 54 | 740
(9 × 7 + 7 + 4) × 5 × 2 |
RR: 732 = (9 × 7 − 2) × (7 + 5) |
121 |
| 15 | OVERTINNY | 95 – 64 | INVENTORY
(6.25 seconds) |
131 | ||
