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{{R-letters |2 |CWIOBANSE|CANOES |BONES |COWBANES | 14|8 | 16}} | {{R-letters |2 |CWIOBANSE|CANOES |BONES |COWBANES | 14|8 | 16}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|100|2|7|5|4| 806 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|100|2|7|5|4| 806 | ||
| − | |807|sol1=4 x 2 x 100 + | + | |807|sol1=4 x 2 x 100 + 7 |
|813 | |813 | ||
|rr=806|solrr=(100 + 5) x 7 + 75 − 4 | |rr=806|solrr=(100 + 5) x 7 + 75 − 4 | ||
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{{R-letters |5 |RDSCEAONI|acridones {{x}}|cordines {{x}}|ANEROIDS*, ANODISER, CONSIDER, DIOCESAN*, DRACONES*, IDOCRASE*, SARDONIC*, SCENARIO| 39|8 | 52}} | {{R-letters |5 |RDSCEAONI|acridones {{x}}|cordines {{x}}|ANEROIDS*, ANODISER, CONSIDER, DIOCESAN*, DRACONES*, IDOCRASE*, SARDONIC*, SCENARIO| 39|8 | 52}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|1|5|3|7|5| 328 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|1|5|3|7|5| 328 | ||
| − | |328|sol1=(5 − 1) x | + | |328|sol1=(5 − 1) x 7 + 100 x 3 |
|318 | |318 | ||
|49|8|62}} | |49|8|62}} | ||
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{{R-letters |8 |EOISHSETF|HOISTS |SOFTISH |FETISHES | 49|22 | 78}} | {{R-letters |8 |EOISHSETF|HOISTS |SOFTISH |FETISHES | 49|22 | 78}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|5|9|4| 793 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|5|9|4| 793 | ||
| − | |790|sol1=(75 + 4 | + | |790|sol1=50 ÷ 5 × (75 + 4) |
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=791/795 | |rr=791/795 | ||
| − | |other=792|solother=(75 + | + | |other=792|solother=(75 + 100 × 4 ÷ 50 + 5) × 9 |
|56|22|85}} | |56|22|85}} | ||
{{R-TTT |TOPLUSHER|I do this to make the chair plusher.|UPHOLSTER}} | {{R-TTT |TOPLUSHER|I do this to make the chair plusher.|UPHOLSTER}} | ||
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{{R-letters |13|BGSTOIARF|RATIOS |GRAFTS |FROGBITS | 83|35 |116}} | {{R-letters |13|BGSTOIARF|RATIOS |GRAFTS |FROGBITS | 83|35 |116}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 25|75|100|50|5|6| 221 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|75|100|50|5|6| 221 | ||
| − | |221|sol1=50 x 6 − 75 − | + | |221|sol1=50 x 6 − 75 − 100 ÷ 25 |
|216 | |216 | ||
|93|35|126}} | |93|35|126}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:27, 8 February 2026
Episode 8692 was broadcast on 29 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Callum Ridley played Nicky Peters, with Callum Ridley winning 93 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom Read Wilson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Callum Ridley | Score | Nicky Peters | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLSDEAINE | REALISED | 8 – 8 | REALISED | ARSENIDE*, ISLANDER, NEARSIDE, REDLINES*, SIDEREAL* | 8 |
| 2 | CWIOBANSE | CANOES | 14 – 8 | BONES | COWBANES | 16 |
| 3 | 75 100 2 7 5 4 → 806 | 807
4 x 2 x 100 + 7 |
21 – 8 | 813 |
RR: 806 = (100 + 5) x 7 + 75 − 4 |
26 |
| TTT | THUGNOISE | It sounds like the time everyone behaved badly. | NOUGHTIES | |||
| 4 | URELINDOG | UNGODLIER | 39 – 8 | REDOING | 44 | |
| 5 | RDSCEAONI | acridones ☓ | 39 – 8 | cordines ☓ | ANEROIDS*, ANODISER, CONSIDER, DIOCESAN*, DRACONES*, IDOCRASE*, SARDONIC*, SCENARIO | 52 |
| 6 | 100 1 5 3 7 5 → 328 | 328
(5 − 1) x 7 + 100 x 3 |
49 – 8 | 318 |
|
62 |
| 7 | GDMLAOEPU | glamped ☓ | 49 – 15 | PLUMAGE | PLUMAGED | 70 |
| 8 | EOISHSETF | HOISTS | 49 – 22 | SOFTISH | FETISHES | 78 |
| 9 | 75 100 50 5 9 4 → 793 | 790
50 ÷ 5 × (75 + 4) |
56 – 22 | — |
RR: 791/795 Best: 792 = (75 + 100 × 4 ÷ 50 + 5) × 9 |
85 |
| TTT | TOPLUSHER | I do this to make the chair plusher. | UPHOLSTER | |||
| 10 | LSNMUOIPO | POISON | 62 – 22 | POOLS | POLONIUM | 93 |
| 11 | RSWTEAOST | TOASTERS | 70 – 22 | WASTERS | SWARTEST*, WORSTEST* | 101 |
| 12 | QAOITMENL | TOENAIL | 77 – 29 | ELATION | AILMENT, ALIMENT*, AMNIOTE*, OMENTAL*, TELAMON* | 108 |
| 13 | BGSTOIARF | RATIOS | 83 – 35 | GRAFTS | FROGBITS | 116 |
| 14 | 25 75 100 50 5 6 → 221 | 221
50 x 6 − 75 − 100 ÷ 25 |
93 – 35 | 216 |
|
126 |
| 15 | KNITGAMER | 93 – 45 | MARKETING
(3 seconds) |
136 | ||
