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{{episode|previous=Episode 8546|next=Episode 8548}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8546|next=Episode 8548}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8547''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8547''' was broadcast on 26 June 2025, as the second semi-final of [[Series 91]]. |
[[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Tim James]], with Tim James winning {{score|100|77}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bob Harris]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Tim James]], with Tim James winning {{score|100|77}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bob Harris]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 6, Bridgstock stated his method was in a different order to James', but was not asked to specify which order. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Tim Bridgstock|Tim James}} | {{Rounds-start|Tim Bridgstock|Tim James}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |GTFAEESNH|FASTEN |FASTEN |NEGATES*, SANGEET* | 6|6 | 7}} | {{R-letters |1 |GTFAEESNH|FASTEN |FASTEN |NEGATES*, SANGEET* | 6|6 | 7}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |WRTUAODIB|OUTWARD |OUTWARD |AUDITOR, OUTDRAW | 13|13 | + | {{R-letters |2 |WRTUAODIB|OUTWARD |OUTWARD |AUDITOR, OUTDRAW | 13|13 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|25|8|8|2| 192 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|25|8|8|2| 192 | ||
| − | |192|sol1= | + | |192|sol1=25 × 8 − 8 |
| − | |192|sol2= | + | |192|sol2=25 × 8 − 8 |
|23|23|24}} | |23|23|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |BEERSAKI|They won't sell you alcohol, but maybe a brandy snap | + | {{R-TTT |BEERSAKI|They won't sell you alcohol, but maybe a brandy snap.|BAKERIES}} |
{{R-letters |4 |PMAONALDE|LOANED |MOANED |NAPALMED* | 29|29 | 32}} | {{R-letters |4 |PMAONALDE|LOANED |MOANED |NAPALMED* | 29|29 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |SACOGVERE|COVERAGE |COVERS |COVERAGES | 37|29 | 50}} | {{R-letters |5 |SACOGVERE|COVERAGE |COVERS |COVERAGES | 37|29 | 50}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 4|3|8|9|7|10| 504 | {{R-numbers |6 | 4|3|8|9|7|10| 504 | ||
| − | |504|sol1=7 × 8 × 9 | + | |504|sol1=7 × 8 × 9** |
|504|sol2=7 × 8 × 9 | |504|sol2=7 × 8 × 9 | ||
|47|39|60}} | |47|39|60}} | ||
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{{R-letters |8 |TRLEOIABS|BLOATERS |STROBILAE| | 47|63 | 85}} | {{R-letters |8 |TRLEOIABS|BLOATERS |STROBILAE| | 47|63 | 85}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|2|10|1| 227 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|2|10|1| 227 | ||
| − | |227|sol1= | + | |227|sol1=(2 + 1) × 75 + 100 ÷ 50 |
| − | |227|sol2=75 + 50 | + | |227|sol2=75 + 100 + 50 + 2 |
|57|73|95}} | |57|73|95}} | ||
{{R-TTT |CAUSEOUT|They can cause you to look a bit silly if they're out of sync.|AUTOCUES}} | {{R-TTT |CAUSEOUT|They can cause you to look a bit silly if they're out of sync.|AUTOCUES}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 75|7|4|3|1|2| 728 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|7|4|3|1|2| 728 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |729|sol2= | + | |729|sol2=(75 − 2) × (7 + 3) − 1 |
| − | |rr=728| | + | |rr=728|solrr=(75 ÷ 3 + 1) × 4 × 7 |
|77|100|133}} | |77|100|133}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|BARMYCOCO|c1time=29|c1sol={{x}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|BARMYCOCO|c1time=29.25|c1sol=ombocracy {{x}}|sol=MOBOCRACY|77|100|143}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| − | {{DEFAULTSORT: | + | {{DEFAULTSORT:8547}} |
[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:59, 30 June 2025
Episode 8547 was broadcast on 26 June 2025, as the second semi-final of Series 91.
Tim Bridgstock played Tim James, with Tim James winning 100 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Harris, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 6, Bridgstock stated his method was in a different order to James', but was not asked to specify which order.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Bridgstock | Score | Tim James | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTFAEESNH | FASTEN | 6 – 6 | FASTEN | NEGATES*, SANGEET* | 7 |
| 2 | WRTUAODIB | OUTWARD | 13 – 13 | OUTWARD | AUDITOR, OUTDRAW | 14 |
| 3 | 50 75 25 8 8 2 → 192 | 192
25 × 8 − 8 |
23 – 23 | 192
25 × 8 − 8 |
|
24 |
| TTT | BEERSAKI | They won't sell you alcohol, but maybe a brandy snap. | BAKERIES | |||
| 4 | PMAONALDE | LOANED | 29 – 29 | MOANED | NAPALMED* | 32 |
| 5 | SACOGVERE | COVERAGE | 37 – 29 | COVERS | COVERAGES | 50 |
| 6 | 4 3 8 9 7 10 → 504 | 504
7 × 8 × 9** |
47 – 39 | 504
7 × 8 × 9 |
|
60 |
| 7 | DNSRIUEID | sundried ☓ | 47 – 45 | SUDDEN | INSIDER, INSURED, RUDDIES, UNDRIED*, URIDINE* | 67 |
| 8 | TRLEOIABS | BLOATERS | 47 – 63 | STROBILAE | 85 | |
| 9 | 75 100 50 2 10 1 → 227 | 227
(2 + 1) × 75 + 100 ÷ 50 |
57 – 73 | 227
75 + 100 + 50 + 2 |
|
95 |
| TTT | CAUSEOUT | They can cause you to look a bit silly if they're out of sync. | AUTOCUES | |||
| 10 | NYGOEOTKT | GENTOO | 63 – 79 | GOTTEN | KNOTTY*, OGONEK* | 101 |
| 11 | SUORTAUNS | OUTRAN | 63 – 86 | OUTRUNS | SANTOURS* | 109 |
| 12 | CSJEIEMCM | JEMMIES | 70 – 86 | MIMES | 116 | |
| 13 | LSNIEMAEA | ANIMALS | 77 – 93 | ENAMELS | AMNESIA, LAMINAE*, MALAISE*, MEALIES*, MEANIES*, MELAENA*, MENIALS*, NEMESIA*, SEMINAL | 123 |
| 14 | 75 7 4 3 1 2 → 728 | — | 77 – 100 | 729
(75 − 2) × (7 + 3) − 1 |
RR: 728 = (75 ÷ 3 + 1) × 4 × 7 |
133 |
| 15 | BARMYCOCO | ombocracy ☓
(29.25 seconds) |
77 – 100 | MOBOCRACY | 143 | |
