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'''Episode 8422''' was broadcast on 19 December 2024, as the second semi-final of [[Series 90]].
 
'''Episode 8422''' was broadcast on 19 December 2024, as the second semi-final of [[Series 90]].
  
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[[Fiona Wood]] played [[Terence Newnham]], with Fiona Wood winning 111 – 76. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Christopher Biggins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Fiona Wood]] played [[Terence Newnham]], with Fiona Wood winning {{score|111|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Christopher Biggins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Wood having appeared in [[Series 20]] and Newnham in [[Series 57]].
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NOTE: In Round 5, Newnham was not asked to spell his word and could have meant {{word|STEAK}} rather than {{word|STAKE}}.
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This episode's [[Origins of Words]] question was sent in by [[Series 32]] and [[Series 78|78]] [[contestant]], [[Paul Harper]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Fiona Wood|Terence Newnham}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Fiona Wood|Terence Newnham}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |TSMAOENJF|FOMENTS         |STAMEN  |           | 7|0 | 7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |TSMAOENJF|FOMENTS |STAMEN  |                   | 7|0 | 7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |SHTAIAQMG|mights {{x}}   |STIGMA  |GHATAMS*   | 7|6 | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |SHTAIAQMG|mights {{x}}|STIGMA  |GHATAMS*           | 7|6 | 14}}
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{{R-numbers  |3 |75|10|3|8|2|6| 104
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{{R-numbers  |3 | 75|10|3|8|2|6| 104
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|104|sol1=(2 × 10) + 6 + 3 + 75
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|104|sol1=2 × 10 + 6 + 3 + 75
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|104|sol2=(3 × 10) + 75 – ((6 + 2) ÷ 8)
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|104|sol2=3 × 10 + 75 − (6 + 2) ÷ 8
 
|17|16|24}}
 
|17|16|24}}
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{{R-TTT     |SIRSTOUT |{{w|Annie Lennox|Annie}} and co. travelled a lot, but it was good to be back home.|TOURISTS}}
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{{R-TTT         |SIRSTOUT|{{w|The Tourists|Annie and co}} travelled a lot, but it was good to be back home again.|TOURISTS}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |CRGUEIDTR|CURRIED     |RECRUIT     |TRUDGER*         | 24|23 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |CRGUEIDTR|CURRIED |RECRUIT |TRUDGER*           | 24|23 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |TKBMEIASZ|BASKET     |STAKE       |MAZIEST, MESTIZA*, MISTAKE                 | 30|23 | 38}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |TKBMEIASZ|BASKET   |STAKE   |MAZIEST, MESTIZA*, MISTAKE| 30|23 | 38}}
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{{R-numbers  |6 |50|2|8|8|7|6| 631
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{{R-numbers  |6 | 50|2|8|8|7|6| 631
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|632|sol1=(6 + 7) × 50 – (8 + 8 + 2)  
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|632|sol1=(6 + 7) × 50 − (8 + 8 + 2)
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|632|sol2=(6 + 7) × 50 – (8 + 8 + 2)  
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|632|sol2=(6 + 7) × 50 − (8 + 8 + 2)
 
|rr=631|solrr=(50 × 6 + 8) × 2 + 8 + 7
 
|rr=631|solrr=(50 × 6 + 8) × 2 + 8 + 7
 
|37|30|48}}
 
|37|30|48}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |RDPIOETFO|PROFITED     |PROFITED   |                     | 45|38 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |RDPIOETFO|PROFITED |PROFITED |                   | 45|38 | 56}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NSLEOPTUA|POLENTAS     |POLENTAS   |AUTOPENS*, LAPSTONE* | 53|46 | 64}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NSLEOPTUA|POLENTAS |POLENTAS |AUTOPENS*, LAPSTONE*| 53|46 | 64}}
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{{R-numbers  |9 |100|50|75|9|9|10| 224
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{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|50|75|9|9|10| 224
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|224|sol1=100 + 75 + 50 – (9 ÷ 9)
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|224|sol1=100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9
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|224|sol2=100 + 75 + 50 – (9 ÷ 9)
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|224|sol2=100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9
 
|63|56|74}}
 
|63|56|74}}
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{{R-TTT     |OILDUNES |{{w|Victor Meldrew}} didn't believe it, and nor should you.|DELUSION}}
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{{R-TTT         |OILDUNES|{{Tooltip|{{w|Victor Meldrew}} didn't believe it, and nor should you.|Victor Meldrew is famous for his catchphrase, "I don't believe it!"}}|DELUSION}}
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{{R-letters  |10|PSPIUITRE|TIPPERS   |TIPPERS         |PERITUS*, PISTEUR*, TIPPIER*, TIPSIER   | 70|63 | 81}}
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{{R-letters  |10|PSPIUITRE|TIPPERS |TIPPERS |PERITUS*, PISTEUR*, TIPPIER*, TIPSIER| 70|63 | 81}}
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{{R-letters  |11|MBDCUEARS|CAMBERS   |CRUSADE         |BECARDS*, CAMBERS*, CRUMBED*, CUMBERS*, DAUBERS*, EARBUDS*, MERBAUS*, REMUDAS*, RUMBAED, SUBEDAR*     | 77|70 | 88}}
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{{R-letters  |11|MBDCUEARS|CAMBERS |CRUSADE |BECARDS*, CRUMBED*, CUMBERS*, DAUBERS*, EARBUDS*, MERBAUS*, REMUDAS*, RUMBAED, SUBEDAR*| 77|70 | 88}}
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{{R-letters  |12|NSOENDRIG|ENDORSING |REGIONS         |                                                   | 95|70 | 106}}
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{{R-letters  |12|NSOENDRIG|ENDORSING|REGIONS |                   | 95|70 |106}}
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{{R-letters  |13|TLVEAELAS|VALETS     |SVELTE         |LEALEST*, VALETAS*, VELETAS*                       | 101|76 | 113}}
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{{R-letters  |13|TLVEAELAS|VALETS   |SVELTE   |LEALEST*, VALETAS*, VELETAS*|101|76 |113}}
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{{R-numbers  |14|75|50|25|100|8|1| 597
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{{R-numbers  |14| 75|50|25|100|8|1| 597
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|597|sol1=(8 × 75) – (1 + (50 ÷ 25))
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|597|sol1=8 × 75 − (50 ÷ 25 + 1)
 
|600
 
|600
 
|111|76|123}}
 
|111|76|123}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|OILITEARS|sol=SOLITAIRE| 111|76 |133}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|OILITEARS|sol=SOLITAIRE|111|76|133}}
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{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{Dailymotion|x9nm57c}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:45, 26 July 2025

Episode 8422 was broadcast on 19 December 2024, as the second semi-final of Series 90.

Fiona Wood played Terence Newnham, with Fiona Wood winning 111 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Christopher Biggins, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Both contestants were returning contestants, with Wood having appeared in Series 20 and Newnham in Series 57.

NOTE: In Round 5, Newnham was not asked to spell his word and could have meant STEAK rather than STAKE.

This episode's Origins of Words question was sent in by Series 32 and 78 contestant, Paul Harper.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Fiona Wood Score Terence Newnham Others Max.
1 TSMAOENJF FOMENTS 7 – 0 STAMEN 7
2 SHTAIAQMG mights ☓ 7 – 6 STIGMA GHATAMS* 14
3 75 10 3 8 2 6 → 104 104
2 × 10 + 6 + 3 + 75		 17 – 16 104
3 × 10 + 75 − (6 + 2) ÷ 8


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TTT SIRSTOUT Annie and co travelled a lot, but it was good to be back home again. TOURISTS
4 CRGUEIDTR CURRIED 24 – 23 RECRUIT TRUDGER* 31
5 TKBMEIASZ BASKET 30 – 23 STAKE MAZIEST, MESTIZA*, MISTAKE 38
6 50 2 8 8 7 6 → 631 632
(6 + 7) × 50 − (8 + 8 + 2)		 37 – 30 632
(6 + 7) × 50 − (8 + 8 + 2)

RR: 631 = (50 × 6 + 8) × 2 + 8 + 7

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7 RDPIOETFO PROFITED 45 – 38 PROFITED 56
8 NSLEOPTUA POLENTAS 53 – 46 POLENTAS AUTOPENS*, LAPSTONE* 64
9 100 50 75 9 9 10 → 224 224
100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9		 63 – 56 224
100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9


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TTT OILDUNES Victor Meldrew didn't believe it, and nor should you.Victor Meldrew is famous for his catchphrase, "I don't believe it!" DELUSION
10 PSPIUITRE TIPPERS 70 – 63 TIPPERS PERITUS*, PISTEUR*, TIPPIER*, TIPSIER 81
11 MBDCUEARS CAMBERS 77 – 70 CRUSADE BECARDS*, CRUMBED*, CUMBERS*, DAUBERS*, EARBUDS*, MERBAUS*, REMUDAS*, RUMBAED, SUBEDAR* 88
12 NSOENDRIG ENDORSING 95 – 70 REGIONS 106
13 TLVEAELAS VALETS 101 – 76 SVELTE LEALEST*, VALETAS*, VELETAS* 113
14 75 50 25 100 8 1 → 597 597
8 × 75 − (50 ÷ 25 + 1)		 111 – 76 600


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15 OILITEARS 111 – 76 SOLITAIRE 133


External Links

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