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{{episode|previous=Episode 8578|next=Episode 8580}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8578|next=Episode 8580}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8579''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8579''' was broadcast on 11 August 2025, as part of [[Series 92]]. |
| − | [[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Donald Elsom]], with Helen Ross winning {{score| | + | [[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Donald Elsom]], with Helen Ross winning {{score|71|32}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | At 96-years-old, Elsom is the oldest [[contestant]] to appear in the history of the show. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|20|0|24}} | |20|0|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MEGAFLINT|Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination.|FIGMENTAL}} | {{R-TTT |MEGAFLINT|Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination.|FIGMENTAL}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |RATPEDYIE|PIRATED |PARTIED |DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED*| 27|7 | 31}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |RATPEDYIE|PIRATED |PARTIED |DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED*| 27|7 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |STIUAGRHP|GRAPHS |PARTS |UPRIGHTS | + | {{R-letters |5 |STIUAGRHP|GRAPHS |PARTS |UPRIGHTS | 33|7 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|50|1|7|8|1| 490 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|50|1|7|8|1| 490 | ||
|493|sol1=(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 | |493|sol1=(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 | ||
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|40|14|49}} | |40|14|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |TLPOEIRNS|POLITER |POINTERS |PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER*| 40|22 | 57}} | {{R-letters |7 |TLPOEIRNS|POLITER |POINTERS |PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER*| 40|22 | 57}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |RZTOAENLO|tazer {{x}}|looters {{x}}|ORTOLAN | + | {{R-letters |8 |RZTOAENLO|tazer {{x}}|looters {{x}}|ORTOLAN | 40|22 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|7|8|4|10| 378 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|7|8|4|10| 378 | ||
|378|sol1=(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 | |378|sol1=(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|50|22|74}} | |50|22|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HEADYWOES|You spot {{w|Hank Marvin|Hank}}; it must be something in your makeup.|EYESHADOW}} | + | {{R-TTT |HEADYWOES|You spot {{w|Hank Marvin|Hank}} — it must be something in your makeup.|EYESHADOW}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|WDMEOISCE|COMEDIES |COSIED | | + | {{R-letters |10|WDMEOISCE|COMEDIES |COSIED | | 58|22 | 82}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|KVUIMNSEH|hunkies {{x}}|MINUS |INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | + | {{R-letters |11|KVUIMNSEH|hunkies {{x}}|MINUS |INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | 58|27 | 89}} |
{{R-letters |12|GRDOEMFIU|MORGUE |GORED |DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG| 64|27 | 96}} | {{R-letters |12|GRDOEMFIU|MORGUE |GORED |DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG| 64|27 | 96}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|TBAESANLR|STABLER |ABATES |ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE| 71|27 |104}} | {{R-letters |13|TBAESANLR|STABLER |ABATES |ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE| 71|27 |104}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 50|25|2|9|5|1| 758 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|25|2|9|5|1| 758 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|750|sol2=(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) | |750|sol2=(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) | ||
|rr=758|solrr=(25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 | |rr=758|solrr=(25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:13, 24 August 2025
Episode 8579 was broadcast on 11 August 2025, as part of Series 92.
Helen Ross played Donald Elsom, with Helen Ross winning 71 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Ranj Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
At 96-years-old, Elsom is the oldest contestant to appear in the history of the show.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Ross | Score | Donald Elsom | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFELNAMSE | FLAMES | 6 – 0 | NAMES | ENAMELS, FEMALES, FLAMENS*, LENSMAN*, LENSMEN* | 7 |
| 2 | VDLOUNRET | TRUNDLE | 13 – 0 | LOUDER | LOUVRED*, ROUNDEL, UNLOVED*, VOLUTED* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 50 8 10 5 2 → 791 | 790
2 × 8 × 50 − 10 |
20 – 0 | ☓ |
RR: 791 = (10 + 5) × 50 + 25 + 8 × 2 |
24 |
| TTT | MEGAFLINT | Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination. | FIGMENTAL | |||
| 4 | RATPEDYIE | PIRATED | 27 – 7 | PARTIED | DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED* | 31 |
| 5 | STIUAGRHP | GRAPHS | 33 – 7 | PARTS | UPRIGHTS | 39 |
| 6 | 100 50 1 7 8 1 → 490 | 493
(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 |
40 – 14 | 493
(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 |
RR: 490 = (7 − 1 − 1) × (100 + 8) − 50 |
49 |
| 7 | TLPOEIRNS | POLITER | 40 – 22 | POINTERS | PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER* | 57 |
| 8 | RZTOAENLO | tazer ☓ | 40 – 22 | looters ☓ | ORTOLAN | 64 |
| 9 | 25 1 7 8 4 10 → 378 | 378
(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 |
50 – 22 | — |
|
74 |
| TTT | HEADYWOES | You spot Hank — it must be something in your makeup. | EYESHADOW | |||
| 10 | WDMEOISCE | COMEDIES | 58 – 22 | COSIED | 82 | |
| 11 | KVUIMNSEH | hunkies ☓ | 58 – 27 | MINUS | INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | 89 |
| 12 | GRDOEMFIU | MORGUE | 64 – 27 | GORED | DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG | 96 |
| 13 | TBAESANLR | STABLER | 71 – 27 | ABATES | ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE | 104 |
| 14 | 50 25 2 9 5 1 → 758 | — | 71 – 32 | 750
(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) |
RR: 758 = (25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
114 |
| 15 | THEYSAVOR | 71 – 32 | OVERHASTY | 124 | ||
