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{{R-numbers |3 | 100|75|25|50|4|1| 567 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|75|25|50|4|1| 567 | ||
|573|sol1=(4 + 1) × 100 + 75 − 50 ÷ 25 | |573|sol1=(4 + 1) × 100 + 75 − 50 ÷ 25 | ||
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| − | |other=567|solother= | + | |other=567|solother=(75 − 1) × 100 ÷ 50 × 4 − 25 |
|20|8|25}} | |20|8|25}} | ||
{{R-TTT |SAMETOUCH|To work this out, get a pencil, or maybe a handlebar.|MOUSTACHE}} | {{R-TTT |SAMETOUCH|To work this out, get a pencil, or maybe a handlebar.|MOUSTACHE}} | ||
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|461|sol2=7 × 75 − 8 × 8 | |461|sol2=7 × 75 − 8 × 8 | ||
|33|24|50}} | |33|24|50}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |GKSLMAIUE|IMAGES | | + | {{R-letters |7 |GKSLMAIUE|IMAGES |LAKES |AGEISM, ALKIES*, ALSIKE*, EMAILS*, GLEAMS*, GLUMES*, KELIMS*, KLUGES*, KUGELS*, LIGASE*, MALIKS*, MESIAL*, MIAULS*, MUESLI*, MULGAS*, MULIES*, MUSKEG*, SALUKI*, SALUMI*, SIGLUM*, SILAGE*, UGALIS*, ULEMAS*, UMIAKS*| 39|24 | 56}} |
{{R-letters |8 |OIJNDUWRE|wounder {{x}}|REWOUND |DOWNIER*, INJURED, JOINDER*, UNWIRED*| 39|31 | 63}} | {{R-letters |8 |OIJNDUWRE|wounder {{x}}|REWOUND |DOWNIER*, INJURED, JOINDER*, UNWIRED*| 39|31 | 63}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|75|100|9|1| 294 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|75|100|9|1| 294 | ||
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|372|sol2=5 × 75 − 100 ÷ 25 + 1 | |372|sol2=5 × 75 − 100 ÷ 25 + 1 | ||
|89|56|114}} | |89|56|114}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|TREEDRIFT|c2time=3.75|c2sol={{x}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|TREEDRIFT|c1time=18.75|c1sol=FRITTERED|c2time=3.75|c2sol=refitted {{x}}|99|56|124}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:14, 18 January 2026
Episode 8675 was broadcast on 6 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Megel Barker played Barry Kimberley, with Megel Barker winning 99 – 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Debbie McGee, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Megel Barker | Score | Barry Kimberley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGLTNEOAI | LEGATION | 8 – 8 | PLEATING | GELATION*, PILOTAGE, PINOTAGE | 8 |
| 2 | FRDEORIQD | FOREDID | 15 – 8 | FORDED | 15 | |
| 3 | 100 75 25 50 4 1 → 567 | 573
(4 + 1) × 100 + 75 − 50 ÷ 25 |
20 – 8 | — |
Best: 567 = (75 − 1) × 100 ÷ 50 × 4 − 25 |
25 |
| TTT | SAMETOUCH | To work this out, get a pencil, or maybe a handlebar. | MOUSTACHE | |||
| 4 | ANSEORTLU | TORULAE | 27 – 8 | LUSTRE | NEUTRALS, TURNSOLE | 33 |
| 5 | PNYTNAIEO | OPIATE | 33 – 14 | NATION | ENATION, PINNATE*, PONTINE* | 40 |
| 6 | 75 100 25 8 7 8 → 461 | 460 | 33 – 24 | 461
7 × 75 − 8 × 8 |
|
50 |
| 7 | GKSLMAIUE | IMAGES | 39 – 24 | LAKES | AGEISM, ALKIES*, ALSIKE*, EMAILS*, GLEAMS*, GLUMES*, KELIMS*, KLUGES*, KUGELS*, LIGASE*, MALIKS*, MESIAL*, MIAULS*, MUESLI*, MULGAS*, MULIES*, MUSKEG*, SALUKI*, SALUMI*, SIGLUM*, SILAGE*, UGALIS*, ULEMAS*, UMIAKS* | 56 |
| 8 | OIJNDUWRE | wounder ☓ | 39 – 31 | REWOUND | DOWNIER*, INJURED, JOINDER*, UNWIRED* | 63 |
| 9 | 25 50 75 100 9 1 → 294 | 294
(100 × 75 + 50) ÷ 25 − (9 − 1) |
49 – 31 | 297 |
|
73 |
| TTT | CASEFROST | In case of frost, my three friends and I check these before fishing. | FORECASTS | |||
| 10 | STFAOEGAN | TANGOES | 56 – 31 | STAGE | AGNATES*, ONSTAGE | 80 |
| 11 | VCDLTUOEI | OUTLIVED | 64 – 39 | OUTLIVED | 88 | |
| 12 | EUHSPHTMI | HUMPIEST | 72 – 39 | THUMPS | 96 | |
| 13 | STGRSAEAI | AGISTER | 79 – 46 | STAGERS | AGISTERS | 104 |
| 14 | 100 25 75 7 1 5 → 372 | 372
5 × 75 − 100 ÷ 25 + 1 |
89 – 56 | 372
5 × 75 − 100 ÷ 25 + 1 |
|
114 |
| 15 | TREEDRIFT | FRITTERED
(18.75 seconds) |
99 – 56 | refitted ☓
(3.75 seconds) |
124 | |
