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| − | {{R-TTT |VIEBOSSES|He constantly vies for the attention of his bosses; it's all consuming.|OBSESSIVE}} | + | {{R-TTT |VIEBOSSES|He constantly vies for the attention of his bosses — it's all consuming.|OBSESSIVE}} |
{{R-letters |4 |RSIAWTNOS|WAITRONS |RATIONS |ARSONIST | 32|6 | 32}} | {{R-letters |4 |RSIAWTNOS|WAITRONS |RATIONS |ARSONIST | 32|6 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |QDRNEAOCT|NOTECARD |REDCOAT | | 40|6 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |QDRNEAOCT|NOTECARD |REDCOAT | | 40|6 | 40}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|50|1|9|5|4| 887 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|50|1|9|5|4| 887 | ||
| − | |890|sol1=(9 + 4 + 1 + 75) × | + | |890|sol1=(9 + 4 + 1 + 75) × 50 ÷ 5 |
|887 {{x}} | |887 {{x}} | ||
|rr=886|solrr=((75 − 50) × 4 − 1) × 9 − 5 | |rr=886|solrr=((75 − 50) × 4 − 1) × 9 − 5 | ||
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|rr=612|solrr=(25 + 9) × 2 × 9 | |rr=612|solrr=(25 + 9) × 2 × 9 | ||
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| − | {{R-conundrum|15|OXIUNCLES|c1time=1 | + | {{R-conundrum|15|OXIUNCLES|c1time=1|c1sol=EXCLUSION|109|20|120}} |
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Latest revision as of 16:18, 9 October 2025
Episode 8618 was broadcast on 3 October 2025, as part of Series 92.
Jase Cullen played David Wickenden, with Jase Cullen winning 109 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Radcliffe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jase Cullen | Score | David Wickenden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KVLTEIANS | VENTAILS | 8 – 0 | SALIENT | LANKIEST | 8 |
| 2 | CJDOUPTEF | POUTED | 14 – 6 | POUTED | COUPED, UPCODE* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 8 3 9 4 10 → 578 | 578
(10 + 9 + 4) × 25 + 3 |
24 – 6 | 590 |
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24 |
| TTT | VIEBOSSES | He constantly vies for the attention of his bosses — it's all consuming. | OBSESSIVE | |||
| 4 | RSIAWTNOS | WAITRONS | 32 – 6 | RATIONS | ARSONIST | 32 |
| 5 | QDRNEAOCT | NOTECARD | 40 – 6 | REDCOAT | 40 | |
| 6 | 75 50 1 9 5 4 → 887 | 890
(9 + 4 + 1 + 75) × 50 ÷ 5 |
47 – 6 | 887 ☓ |
RR: 886 = ((75 − 50) × 4 − 1) × 9 − 5 |
47 |
| 7 | RMRLIUAEH | HAULIER | 54 – 6 | HAILER | HUMERAL | 54 |
| 8 | TCBIENMOP | PIMENTO | 61 – 6 | TOPIC | CENTIMO*, COMBINE, TONEMIC* | 61 |
| 9 | 75 2 8 5 9 4 → 577 | 577
75 × 8 − (9 × 2 + 5) |
71 – 6 | 578 |
|
71 |
| TTT | DULLMOTIF | Origami lovers will find many ways to get this. | MULTIFOLD | |||
| 10 | HGEATDESY | HEADSET | 78 – 6 | headseat ☓ | HAYSEED, HEADEST* | 78 |
| 11 | LTWMUAEPG | PLUMAGE | 85 – 6 | PLAGUE | PLUMATE | 85 |
| 12 | SXLIASNER | LAXNESS | 92 – 13 | AIRLESS | RAINLESS | 93 |
| 13 | TBGPOEUND | TONGUED | 99 – 13 | POUND | 100 | |
| 14 | 25 9 9 1 2 6 → 612 | 609 | 99 – 20 | 610
(9 × 2 + 6) × 25 + 9 + 1 |
RR: 612 = (25 + 9) × 2 × 9 |
110 |
| 15 | OXIUNCLES | EXCLUSION
(1 second) |
109 – 20 | 120 | ||
