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| − | '''Episode | + | '''Episode 8250''' was broadcast on 12 April 2024, as part of [[Series 89]]. |
| − | [[Jessica Pratesi]] played [[ | + | [[Jessica Pratesi]] played [[Steve Henton]], with Jessica Pratesi winning {{score|100|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[JB Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
| + | |||
| + | Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Pratesi having appeared in [[Series 67]] and Henton in [[Series 14]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Jessica Pratesi|Steven Henton}} | {{Rounds-start|Jessica Pratesi|Steven Henton}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |TASEFUGMA|FEAST |FEAST | + | {{R-letters |1 |TASEFUGMA|FEAST |FEAST |GATEAUS, MUTAGES* | 5|5 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NRDIEVITS|DIVINES |divets {{x}} |DISINTER*, DIVINERS*, DIVINEST, INVITERS*, NITRIDES*, VITRINES* | + | {{R-letters |2 |NRDIEVITS|DIVINES |divets {{x}}|DISINTER*, DIVINERS*, DIVINEST, INVITERS*, NITRIDES*, VITRINES*| 12|5 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 8|5|7|2|8|3| 362 | {{R-numbers |3 | 8|5|7|2|8|3| 362 | ||
| − | |361|sol1=(8 × 8 + 7) × 5 + | + | |361|sol1=(8 × 8 + 7) × 5 + 3 × 2 |
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=362|solrr=(7 + 8) × 3 × 8 + 2 | |rr=362|solrr=(7 + 8) × 3 × 8 + 2 | ||
|19|5|25}} | |19|5|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |MUDSCONE|The answer | + | {{R-TTT |MUDSCONE|The answer? It's ate.|CONSUMED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |HEGDTOERI|GOITRED |HEDGER |DOITHER*, GIRTHED*, ORTHIDE*, OTHERED*, RIGHTED, THEROID* | + | {{R-letters |4 |HEGDTOERI|GOITRED |HEDGER |DOITHER*, GIRTHED*, ORTHIDE*, OTHERED*, RIGHTED, THEROID*| 26|5 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |PTCEIULML|MULTIPLE | + | {{R-letters |5 |PTCEIULML|MULTIPLE |MILLET | | 34|5 | 40}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|3|4|7|10|7| 958 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|3|4|7|10|7| 958 | ||
|957|sol1=(10 + 3) × 75 − 7 − 4 − 7 | |957|sol1=(10 + 3) × 75 − 7 − 4 − 7 | ||
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|rr=958|solrr=(10 + 3) × (75 − 7 ÷ 7) − 4 | |rr=958|solrr=(10 + 3) × (75 − 7 ÷ 7) − 4 | ||
|41|12|50}} | |41|12|50}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 | | + | {{R-letters |7 |NESTUIXDL|INSULTED |LISTEN |DILUENTS*, UNLISTED | 49|12 | 58}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |OEOTRETNR|ROTTEN |TORRENT | + | {{R-letters |8 |OEOTRETNR|ROTTEN |TORRENT |ROTTENER | 49|19 | 66}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 9|7|4|3|2|10| 902 | {{R-numbers |9 | 9|7|4|3|2|10| 902 | ||
|902|sol1=10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 | |902|sol1=10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 | ||
|902|sol2=10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 | |902|sol2=10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 | ||
|59|29|76}} | |59|29|76}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ROASTCOD|Forget the fish | + | {{R-TTT |ROASTCOD|Forget the fish – focus on the beans.|CORTADOS}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|TPUEDRMIE|TRUMPED |TRUMPED |PERMUTED | + | {{R-letters |10|TPUEDRMIE|TRUMPED |TRUMPED |PERMUTED | 66|36 | 84}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|BSQOAICWR|carbos {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |11|BSQOAICWR|carbos {{x}}|BOARS |BIOWARS*, CABRIOS* | 66|41 | 91}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|GSEOJIRCN|SCORING |JOINERS |COGNISE*, COINERS*, CONGERS*, CRINGES, CRONIES*, IGNORES*, JINGOES*, RECOINS*, REGIONS*, REJOINS*, SCRINGE* | + | {{R-letters |12|GSEOJIRCN|SCORING |JOINERS |COGNISE*, COINERS*, CONGERS*, CRINGES, CRONIES*, IGNORES*, JINGOES*, RECOINS*, REGIONS*, REJOINS*, SCRINGE*| 73|48 | 98}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|FSNYUIEDO|INFUSED |SOUND | + | {{R-letters |13|FSNYUIEDO|INFUSED |SOUND |DENSIFY*, FONDUES*, FUNDIES*, FUSIONY*| 80|48 |105}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 50|9|4|7|6|3| 449 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|9|4|7|6|3| 449 | ||
|449|sol1=9 × 50 − (7 − 6) | |449|sol1=9 × 50 − (7 − 6) | ||
Latest revision as of 15:23, 26 July 2025
Episode 8250 was broadcast on 12 April 2024, as part of Series 89.
Jessica Pratesi played Steve Henton, with Jessica Pratesi winning 100 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was JB Gill, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Both contestants were returning contestants, with Pratesi having appeared in Series 67 and Henton in Series 14.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jessica Pratesi | Score | Steven Henton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TASEFUGMA | FEAST | 5 – 5 | FEAST | GATEAUS, MUTAGES* | 7 |
| 2 | NRDIEVITS | DIVINES | 12 – 5 | divets ☓ | DISINTER*, DIVINERS*, DIVINEST, INVITERS*, NITRIDES*, VITRINES* | 15 |
| 3 | 8 5 7 2 8 3 → 362 | 361
(8 × 8 + 7) × 5 + 3 × 2 |
19 – 5 | — |
RR: 362 = (7 + 8) × 3 × 8 + 2 |
25 |
| TTT | MUDSCONE | The answer? It's ate. | CONSUMED | |||
| 4 | HEGDTOERI | GOITRED | 26 – 5 | HEDGER | DOITHER*, GIRTHED*, ORTHIDE*, OTHERED*, RIGHTED, THEROID* | 32 |
| 5 | PTCEIULML | MULTIPLE | 34 – 5 | MILLET | 40 | |
| 6 | 75 3 4 7 10 7 → 958 | 957
(10 + 3) × 75 − 7 − 4 − 7 |
41 – 12 | 957
(10 + 3) × 75 − 7 − 4 − 7 |
RR: 958 = (10 + 3) × (75 − 7 ÷ 7) − 4 |
50 |
| 7 | NESTUIXDL | INSULTED | 49 – 12 | LISTEN | DILUENTS*, UNLISTED | 58 |
| 8 | OEOTRETNR | ROTTEN | 49 – 19 | TORRENT | ROTTENER | 66 |
| 9 | 9 7 4 3 2 10 → 902 | 902
10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 |
59 – 29 | 902
10 × 9 × (7 + 3) + 2 |
|
76 |
| TTT | ROASTCOD | Forget the fish – focus on the beans. | CORTADOS | |||
| 10 | TPUEDRMIE | TRUMPED | 66 – 36 | TRUMPED | PERMUTED | 84 |
| 11 | BSQOAICWR | carbos ☓ | 66 – 41 | BOARS | BIOWARS*, CABRIOS* | 91 |
| 12 | GSEOJIRCN | SCORING | 73 – 48 | JOINERS | COGNISE*, COINERS*, CONGERS*, CRINGES, CRONIES*, IGNORES*, JINGOES*, RECOINS*, REGIONS*, REJOINS*, SCRINGE* | 98 |
| 13 | FSNYUIEDO | INFUSED | 80 – 48 | SOUND | DENSIFY*, FONDUES*, FUNDIES*, FUSIONY* | 105 |
| 14 | 50 9 4 7 6 3 → 449 | 449
9 × 50 − (7 − 6) |
90 – 58 | 449
9 × 50 − (4 − 3) |
|
115 |
| 15 | IMUSTSOAP | POTASSIUM
(3.75 seconds) |
100 – 58 | 125 | ||
