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{{R-numbers |3 | 75|5|8|6|2|1| 148 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|5|8|6|2|1| 148 | ||
|148|sol1=(75 − 1) × 2 | |148|sol1=(75 − 1) × 2 | ||
| − | |148|sol2=75 × 2 − 8 | + | |148|sol2=75 × 2 − (8 − 6) |
|25|10|26}} | |25|10|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DUALROOM|Malcolm was in debt to the lady; this stinks | + | {{R-TTT |DUALROOM|Malcolm was in debt to the lady — this stinks!|MALODOUR}} |
{{R-letters |4 |CNLOEONVE|COVEN |CLOVEN |CONVENE | 25|16 | 33}} | {{R-letters |4 |CNLOEONVE|COVEN |CLOVEN |CONVENE | 25|16 | 33}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |RSROEAPNO|PERSONA |PERSONA |OPERONS*, PERRONS*, PRONAOS*, SERRANO*, SNOOPER*, SOPRANO*, SPOONER, SPOORER*, SPORRAN*| 32|23 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |RSROEAPNO|PERSONA |PERSONA |OPERONS*, PERRONS*, PRONAOS*, SERRANO*, SNOOPER*, SOPRANO*, SPOONER, SPOORER*, SPORRAN*| 32|23 | 40}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|9|9|2|4| 668 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|9|9|2|4| 668 | ||
|668|sol1=(75 + 9) × 8 − 4 | |668|sol1=(75 + 9) × 8 − 4 | ||
| − | |668|sol2=75 × 9 − 9 | + | |668|sol2=75 × 9 − (9 − 2) |
|65|43|73}} | |65|43|73}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CLEARTAP|It describes your dentist; he'll calm things down.|PLACATER}} | + | {{R-TTT |CLEARTAP|It describes your dentist — he'll calm things down.|PLACATER}} |
{{R-letters |10|JGHEAEDRI|HEADIER |GRADE | | 72|43 | 80}} | {{R-letters |10|JGHEAEDRI|HEADIER |GRADE | | 72|43 | 80}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|LXNOEITEU|OUTLINE |OUTLINE |ELUTION, TOLUENE*, ULEXITE*| 79|50 | 87}} | {{R-letters |11|LXNOEITEU|OUTLINE |OUTLINE |ELUTION, TOLUENE*, ULEXITE*| 79|50 | 87}} | ||
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{{R-letters |13|SMSEIATEI|MATIES |SEAMIEST |ITEMISES, STEAMIES* | 79|65 |103}} | {{R-letters |13|SMSEIATEI|MATIES |SEAMIEST |ITEMISES, STEAMIES* | 79|65 |103}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 100|25|75|4|4|9| 913 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|25|75|4|4|9| 913 | ||
| − | |913|sol1=9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − | + | |913|sol1=9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − 75 ÷ 25 |
| − | |913|sol2=9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − | + | |913|sol2=9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − 75 ÷ 25 |
|89|75|113}} | |89|75|113}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|BILGEBOSH|c2time=27. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|BILGEBOSH|c2time=27.25|c2sol=gobbleish {{x}}|sol=BOBSLEIGH|89|75|123}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:36, 27 April 2026
Episode 8744 was broadcast on 13 April 2026, as part of Series 93.
Ian Kinsella played Margaret Worrall, with Ian Kinsella winning 89 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ranvir Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Kinsella | Score | Margaret Worrall | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSGAEITRT | TARRIEST | 8 – 0 | GRATERS | GRITTERS*, STRAITER* | 8 |
| 2 | NCAOLWIER | AILERON | 15 – 0 | ORACLE | COLINEAR*, LONICERA | 16 |
| 3 | 75 5 8 6 2 1 → 148 | 148
(75 − 1) × 2 |
25 – 10 | 148
75 × 2 − (8 − 6) |
|
26 |
| TTT | DUALROOM | Malcolm was in debt to the lady — this stinks! | MALODOUR | |||
| 4 | CNLOEONVE | COVEN | 25 – 16 | CLOVEN | CONVENE | 33 |
| 5 | RSROEAPNO | PERSONA | 32 – 23 | PERSONA | OPERONS*, PERRONS*, PRONAOS*, SERRANO*, SNOOPER*, SOPRANO*, SPOONER, SPOORER*, SPORRAN* | 40 |
| 6 | 100 5 8 6 10 4 → 181 | 181
8 x 10 + 6 − 5 + 100 |
42 – 33 | 181
8 x 10 + 6 − 5 + 100 |
|
50 |
| 7 | PSDUEAFWT | UPDATES | 49 – 33 | PAUSED | 57 | |
| 8 | YRKOEPOGT | POOTER | 55 – 33 | POKER | POETRY*, RETOOK* | 63 |
| 9 | 75 8 9 9 2 4 → 668 | 668
(75 + 9) × 8 − 4 |
65 – 43 | 668
75 × 9 − (9 − 2) |
|
73 |
| TTT | CLEARTAP | It describes your dentist — he'll calm things down. | PLACATER | |||
| 10 | JGHEAEDRI | HEADIER | 72 – 43 | GRADE | 80 | |
| 11 | LXNOEITEU | OUTLINE | 79 – 50 | OUTLINE | ELUTION, TOLUENE*, ULEXITE* | 87 |
| 12 | NHTAUMDAO | MAHOUT | 79 – 57 | HANDOUT | OMADHAUN* | 95 |
| 13 | SMSEIATEI | MATIES | 79 – 65 | SEAMIEST | ITEMISES, STEAMIES* | 103 |
| 14 | 100 25 75 4 4 9 → 913 | 913
9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − 75 ÷ 25 |
89 – 75 | 913
9 × 100 + 4 × 4 − 75 ÷ 25 |
|
113 |
| 15 | BILGEBOSH | 89 – 75 | gobbleish ☓
(27.25 seconds) |
BOBSLEIGH | 123 | |
