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'''Episode 8710''' was broadcast on 24 February 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. | '''Episode 8710''' was broadcast on 24 February 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. | ||
| − | [[Luke Selway]] played [[Tom Adams]], with Luke Selway winning {{score|116|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kelvin Fletcher]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Luke Selway]] played [[Tom Adams]], with Luke Selway winning {{score|116|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kelvin Fletcher]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | NOTE: In Round 2, Dictionary Corner mentioned there were a couple of "seven"s which indicates that both maximums were spotted, however, only {{word|WOOLMEN}} made it to air. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Luke Selway|Tom Adams}} | {{Rounds-start|Luke Selway|Tom Adams}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |GRETIASPI|GRAPIEST |PASTIER |PARITIES* | + | {{R-letters |1 |GRETIASPI|GRAPIEST |PASTIER |PARITIES* | 8|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |OELWTOMNU|MOUNT |MELT |MOONLET, WOOLMEN | + | {{R-letters |2 |OELWTOMNU|MOUNT |MELT |MOONLET**, WOOLMEN | 13|0 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|7|1|3|5|2| 376 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|7|1|3|5|2| 376 | ||
|376|sol1=(50 + 3) x 7 + 5 | |376|sol1=(50 + 3) x 7 + 5 | ||
| Line 20: | Line 22: | ||
|47|10|49}} | |47|10|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |ZEROSTUEP|POSTURE |PESTER |PETROUS*, POUTERS*, PROTEUS*, REPUTES*, SPOUTER*, TOUPEES, TROUPES*| 54|10 | 56}} | {{R-letters |7 |ZEROSTUEP|POSTURE |PESTER |PETROUS*, POUTERS*, PROTEUS*, REPUTES*, SPOUTER*, TOUPEES, TROUPES*| 54|10 | 56}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |IRNEAFNBI|BANNER |FEAR |BIENNIA* | + | {{R-letters |8 |IRNEAFNBI|BANNER |FEAR |BIENNIA* | 60|10 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|3|7|7|2|6| 521 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|3|7|7|2|6| 521 | ||
|521|sol1=7 x 3 x 25 − (6 − 2) | |521|sol1=7 x 3 x 25 − (6 − 2) | ||
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|70|20|73}} | |70|20|73}} | ||
{{R-TTT |OURSCALE|You'll never walk alone once your baggage arrives here.|CAROUSEL}} | {{R-TTT |OURSCALE|You'll never walk alone once your baggage arrives here.|CAROUSEL}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|DCRSUIEIT|CRUDITES |DUTIES |DIURETICS* | + | {{R-letters |10|DCRSUIEIT|CRUDITES |DUTIES |DIURETICS* | 78|20 | 91}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11| | + | {{R-letters |11|NERDUHOLM|MOURNED |HOLED |MOULDER, REMOULD*, ROUNDEL*| 85|20 | 98}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|AIDNGMEOA|MANAGED |diagem {{x}}|EGOMANIA* | + | {{R-letters |12|AIDNGMEOA|MANAGED |diagem {{x}}|EGOMANIA* | 92|20 |106}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SROWCEILE|RECOILS |CROWS |CREOLISE*, OWLERIES* | + | {{R-letters |13|SROWCEILE|RECOILS |CROWS |CREOLISE*, OWLERIES*| 99|20 |114}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 100|50|25|75|4|3| 814 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|50|25|75|4|3| 814 | ||
|812|sol1=(50 ÷ 25 x 100 + 3) x 4 | |812|sol1=(50 ÷ 25 x 100 + 3) x 4 | ||
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|rr=814|solrr=(75 ÷ 25 x 3) x (100 − 4) − 50 | |rr=814|solrr=(75 ÷ 25 x 3) x (100 − 4) − 50 | ||
|106|27|124}} | |106|27|124}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|GOTNOBRIE|c1time=1. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|GOTNOBRIE|c1time=1.25|c1sol=REBOOTING|116|27|134}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:21, 8 March 2026
Episode 8710 was broadcast on 24 February 2026, as part of Series 93.
Luke Selway played Tom Adams, with Luke Selway winning 116 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kelvin Fletcher, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 2, Dictionary Corner mentioned there were a couple of "seven"s which indicates that both maximums were spotted, however, only WOOLMEN made it to air.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Luke Selway | Score | Tom Adams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRETIASPI | GRAPIEST | 8 – 0 | PASTIER | PARITIES* | 8 |
| 2 | OELWTOMNU | MOUNT | 13 – 0 | MELT | MOONLET**, WOOLMEN | 15 |
| 3 | 50 7 1 3 5 2 → 376 | 376
(50 + 3) x 7 + 5 |
23 – 10 | 376
(50 + 3) x 7 + 5 |
|
25 |
| TTT | HUGODOES | Hugo does a few things wrong, and now he's in here. | DOGHOUSE | |||
| 4 | EAPDRNEUO | POUNDER | 30 – 10 | PARDON | APRONED, OPERAND*, PADRONE, RONDEAU*, UNROPED* | 32 |
| 5 | SGLAITAES | GLASSIE | 37 – 10 | STAGES | AGEISTS, ALIASES*, ASSEGAI*, ATLASES*, LIGASES*, LIGATES*, SALTIES*, SILAGES* | 39 |
| 6 | 50 25 100 3 6 3 → 273 | 273
(100 − 6 − 3) x 3 |
47 – 10 | 274 |
|
49 |
| 7 | ZEROSTUEP | POSTURE | 54 – 10 | PESTER | PETROUS*, POUTERS*, PROTEUS*, REPUTES*, SPOUTER*, TOUPEES, TROUPES* | 56 |
| 8 | IRNEAFNBI | BANNER | 60 – 10 | FEAR | BIENNIA* | 63 |
| 9 | 25 3 7 7 2 6 → 521 | 521
7 x 3 x 25 − (6 − 2) |
70 – 20 | 521
7 x 3 x 25 − (6 − 2) |
|
73 |
| TTT | OURSCALE | You'll never walk alone once your baggage arrives here. | CAROUSEL | |||
| 10 | DCRSUIEIT | CRUDITES | 78 – 20 | DUTIES | DIURETICS* | 91 |
| 11 | NERDUHOLM | MOURNED | 85 – 20 | HOLED | MOULDER, REMOULD*, ROUNDEL* | 98 |
| 12 | AIDNGMEOA | MANAGED | 92 – 20 | diagem ☓ | EGOMANIA* | 106 |
| 13 | SROWCEILE | RECOILS | 99 – 20 | CROWS | CREOLISE*, OWLERIES* | 114 |
| 14 | 100 50 25 75 4 3 → 814 | 812
(50 ÷ 25 x 100 + 3) x 4 |
106 – 27 | 812
(100 + 75 + 25 + 3) x 4 |
RR: 814 = (75 ÷ 25 x 3) x (100 − 4) − 50 |
124 |
| 15 | GOTNOBRIE | REBOOTING
(1.25 seconds) |
116 – 27 | 134 | ||
