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|142|sol2=(5 − 4 + 1) x 75 − 8 | |142|sol2=(5 − 4 + 1) x 75 − 8 | ||
|25|10|25}} | |25|10|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LATEPAIN|A good friend in Newcastle | + | {{R-TTT |LATEPAIN|A good friend in Newcastle, "eye-eye"!|PALATINE}} |
{{R-letters |4 |AAIHLNRUL|INHAUL |unrail {{x}}|ANURIA*, NARIAL*, NULLAH*, RHINAL*, URINAL| 31|10 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |AAIHLNRUL|INHAUL |unrail {{x}}|ANURIA*, NARIAL*, NULLAH*, RHINAL*, URINAL| 31|10 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |NOSITRAEM|AMORTISE |moniters {{x}}|AMNIOTES*, ATOMISER*, MINARETS*, MOANIEST*, MONSTERA, MORAINES*, NOTARIES*, NOTARISE*, RAIMENTS*, ROMAINES*, ROMANISE*, STOREMAN*, TIERSMAN*| 39|10 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |NOSITRAEM|AMORTISE |moniters {{x}}|AMNIOTES*, ATOMISER*, MINARETS*, MOANIEST*, MONSTERA, MORAINES*, NOTARIES*, NOTARISE*, RAIMENTS*, ROMAINES*, ROMANISE*, STOREMAN*, TIERSMAN*| 39|10 | 39}} | ||
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|rr=487|solrr=(10 + 8) x 3 x 9 + 1 | |rr=487|solrr=(10 + 8) x 3 x 9 + 1 | ||
|46|17|49}} | |46|17|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |DLOGERSIO|GOODLIER |LODGERS | | + | {{R-letters |7 |DLOGERSIO|GOODLIER |LODGERS | | 54|17 | 57}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |NSTDEANCE|DECANTS |SCENTED |ASCENDENT* | + | {{R-letters |8 |NSTDEANCE|DECANTS |SCENTED |ASCENDENT* | 61|24 | 75}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|3|7|8|7|4| 755 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|3|7|8|7|4| 755 | ||
|755|sol1=(7 + 3) x 75 + 4 + 8 − 7 | |755|sol1=(7 + 3) x 75 + 4 + 8 − 7 | ||
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|71|34|85}} | |71|34|85}} | ||
{{R-TTT |ACORNELM|A nut and a tree come together to make a maize.|CORNMEAL}} | {{R-TTT |ACORNELM|A nut and a tree come together to make a maize.|CORNMEAL}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|DWRGIJUOA|DAIGOU |GROW |ADJIGO*, GIAOUR* | + | {{R-letters |10|DWRGIJUOA|DAIGOU |GROW |ADJIGO*, GIAOUR* | 77|34 | 91}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|RESNRAFEI|REFRAINS |raises {{x}}|RAREFIES*, REFINERS* | + | {{R-letters |11|RESNRAFEI|REFRAINS |raises {{x}}|RAREFIES*, REFINERS*| 85|34 | 99}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|WSTOPEIGL|GLOWIEST |POSTIE | | + | {{R-letters |12|WSTOPEIGL|GLOWIEST |POSTIE | | 93|34 |107}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|TEVADEITL|LEVITATED|DEVIATE | | + | {{R-letters |13|TEVADEITL|LEVITATED|DEVIATE | |111|34 |125}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 9|7|8|7|1|3| 639 | {{R-numbers |14| 9|7|8|7|1|3| 639 | ||
|639|sol1=((7 + 3) x 7 + 1) x 9 | |639|sol1=((7 + 3) x 7 + 1) x 9 | ||
| − | |639|sol2= | + | |639|sol2=9 x 7 x (7 + 3) + 8 + 1 |
|121|44|135}} | |121|44|135}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|DUGINNWIN|c1time=1. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|DUGINNWIN|c1time=1.25|c1sol=UNWINDING|131|44|145}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:12, 27 February 2026
Episode 8708 was broadcast on 20 February 2026, as part of Series 93.
Luke Selway played Simon Procter, with Luke Selway winning 131 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Chris Packham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Luke Selway | Score | Simon Proctor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTESAMOEI | MOANIEST | 8 – 0 | MEANT | AMNIOTES, MATINEES, MONETISE*, SEMITONE* | 8 |
| 2 | YTRSOUFDE | ROUSTED | 15 – 0 | FOREST | DEFROST*, DESTROY, DETOURS*, DOUREST*, FROSTED*, RESTUDY* | 15 |
| 3 | 75 8 5 4 1 5 → 142 | 142
(75 − 4) x (8 − 5 − 1) |
25 – 10 | 142
(5 − 4 + 1) x 75 − 8 |
|
25 |
| TTT | LATEPAIN | A good friend in Newcastle, "eye-eye"! | PALATINE | |||
| 4 | AAIHLNRUL | INHAUL | 31 – 10 | unrail ☓ | ANURIA*, NARIAL*, NULLAH*, RHINAL*, URINAL | 31 |
| 5 | NOSITRAEM | AMORTISE | 39 – 10 | moniters ☓ | AMNIOTES*, ATOMISER*, MINARETS*, MOANIEST*, MONSTERA, MORAINES*, NOTARIES*, NOTARISE*, RAIMENTS*, ROMAINES*, ROMANISE*, STOREMAN*, TIERSMAN* | 39 |
| 6 | 3 1 10 8 3 9 → 487 | 488
((9 − 3) x 10 + 1) x 8 |
46 – 17 | 488
(3 + 3) x 8 x 10 + 9 − 1 |
RR: 487 = (10 + 8) x 3 x 9 + 1 |
49 |
| 7 | DLOGERSIO | GOODLIER | 54 – 17 | LODGERS | 57 | |
| 8 | NSTDEANCE | DECANTS | 61 – 24 | SCENTED | ASCENDENT* | 75 |
| 9 | 75 3 7 8 7 4 → 755 | 755
(7 + 3) x 75 + 4 + 8 − 7 |
71 – 34 | 755
(7 + 3) x 75 + 4 + 8 − 7 |
|
85 |
| TTT | ACORNELM | A nut and a tree come together to make a maize. | CORNMEAL | |||
| 10 | DWRGIJUOA | DAIGOU | 77 – 34 | GROW | ADJIGO*, GIAOUR* | 91 |
| 11 | RESNRAFEI | REFRAINS | 85 – 34 | raises ☓ | RAREFIES*, REFINERS* | 99 |
| 12 | WSTOPEIGL | GLOWIEST | 93 – 34 | POSTIE | 107 | |
| 13 | TEVADEITL | LEVITATED | 111 – 34 | DEVIATE | 125 | |
| 14 | 9 7 8 7 1 3 → 639 | 639
((7 + 3) x 7 + 1) x 9 |
121 – 44 | 639
9 x 7 x (7 + 3) + 8 + 1 |
|
135 |
| 15 | DUGINNWIN | UNWINDING
(1.25 seconds) |
131 – 44 | 145 | ||
