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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]]. | [[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]]. | ||
| − | Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Wood having appeared in [[Series 20]] | + | Both [[contestant]]s 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 {{word|STEAK}} rather than {{word|STAKE}}. | 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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|104|sol2=3 × 10 + 75 − (6 + 2) ÷ 8 | |104|sol2=3 × 10 + 75 − (6 + 2) ÷ 8 | ||
|17|16|24}} | |17|16|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SIRSTOUT|{{w| | + | {{R-TTT |SIRSTOUT|{{w|The Tourists|Annie and co}} travelled a lot, but it was good to be back home again.|TOURISTS}} |
{{R-letters |4 |CRGUEIDTR|CURRIED |RECRUIT |TRUDGER* | 24|23 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |CRGUEIDTR|CURRIED |RECRUIT |TRUDGER* | 24|23 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |TKBMEIASZ|BASKET |STAKE |MAZIEST, MESTIZA*, MISTAKE| 30|23 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |TKBMEIASZ|BASKET |STAKE |MAZIEST, MESTIZA*, MISTAKE| 30|23 | 38}} | ||
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|224|sol2=100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9 | |224|sol2=100 + 75 + 50 − 9 ÷ 9 | ||
|63|56|74}} | |63|56|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |OILDUNES|{{w|Victor Meldrew}} didn't believe it, and nor should you.|DELUSION}} | + | {{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}} |
{{R-letters |10|PSPIUITRE|TIPPERS |TIPPERS |PERITUS*, PISTEUR*, TIPPIER*, TIPSIER| 70|63 | 81}} | {{R-letters |10|PSPIUITRE|TIPPERS |TIPPERS |PERITUS*, PISTEUR*, TIPPIER*, TIPSIER| 70|63 | 81}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|MBDCUEARS|CAMBERS |CRUSADE |BECARDS*, CRUMBED*, CUMBERS*, DAUBERS*, EARBUDS*, MERBAUS*, REMUDAS*, RUMBAED, SUBEDAR*| 77|70 | 88}} | {{R-letters |11|MBDCUEARS|CAMBERS |CRUSADE |BECARDS*, CRUMBED*, CUMBERS*, DAUBERS*, EARBUDS*, MERBAUS*, REMUDAS*, RUMBAED, SUBEDAR*| 77|70 | 88}} | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|OILITEARS|sol=SOLITAIRE|111|76|133}} | {{R-conundrum|15|OILITEARS|sol=SOLITAIRE|111|76|133}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{Dailymotion|x9nm57c}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:8422}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:8422}} | ||
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 |
|
24 |
| 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 |
48 |
| 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 |
|
74 |
| 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 |
|
123 |
| 15 | OILITEARS | 111 – 76 | SOLITAIRE | 133 | ||
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
