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| − | '''Episode 8024''' was broadcast on 24 May 2023 as part of [[Series 87]]. | + | '''Episode 8024''' was broadcast on 24 May 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. |
[[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Aaron Sutton]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|143|10}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Vick Hope]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Aaron Sutton]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|143|10}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Vick Hope]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Higginson's winning margin of 133 points equalled [[Elliott Mellor]]'s record margin on [[Episode 7080|22 May 2019]], and also had the same final scoreline. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Ronan Higginson|Aaron Sutton}} | {{Rounds-start|Ronan Higginson|Aaron Sutton}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NTCEIUETD|ENTICED |INDUCT |INDUCTEE* | + | {{R-letters |1 |NTCEIUETD|ENTICED |INDUCT |INDUCTEE* | 7|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TSLIEIGMA|MIAGITE |METALS |LIMITAGES | + | {{R-letters |2 |TSLIEIGMA|MIAGITE |METALS |LIMITAGES | 14|0 | 26}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|1|2|5|9|4| 219 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|1|2|5|9|4| 219 | ||
|219|sol1=(5 − 2) × (75 + 1) − 9 | |219|sol1=(5 − 2) × (75 + 1) − 9 | ||
|211 | |211 | ||
|24|0|36}} | |24|0|36}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |THINGLOOM|It was cloudy at night | + | {{R-TTT |THINGLOOM|It was cloudy at night and hard to see this.|MOONLIGHT}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |STSEIARTN|RESISTANT|STARTS |RATTINESS, STRAITENS* TARTINESS | + | {{R-letters |4 |STSEIARTN|RESISTANT|STARTS |RATTINESS, STRAITENS*, TARTINESS| 42|0 | 54}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RVSOEAOTZ|OSETROVA |OVERS | | + | {{R-letters |5 |RVSOEAOTZ|OSETROVA |OVERS | | 50|0 | 62}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|50|25|5|6| 105 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|50|25|5|6| 105 | ||
|105|sol1=100 + 5 | |105|sol1=100 + 5 | ||
|105|sol2=100 + 5 | |105|sol2=100 + 5 | ||
|60|10|72}} | |60|10|72}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |RWGEUEANH|HENWARE |HUNGER |NURAGHE*, WHANGEE*, WHANGER* | + | {{R-letters |7 |RWGEUEANH|HENWARE |HUNGER |NURAGHE*, WHANGEE*, WHANGER*| 67|10 | 79}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |BMCEOESWI|BECOMES |combies {{x}}| | + | {{R-letters |8 |BMCEOESWI|BECOMES |combies {{x}}| | 74|10 | 86}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|10|6|4|8|5| 881 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|10|6|4|8|5| 881 | ||
|881|sol1=(75 + 8 + 4) × 10 + 6 + 5 | |881|sol1=(75 + 8 + 4) × 10 + 6 + 5 | ||
|879 | |879 | ||
|84|10|96}} | |84|10|96}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |WEBOTHRUN|We both run away when we catch sight of his weapon. |BOWHUNTER}} | + | {{R-TTT |WEBOTHRUN|We both run away when we catch sight of his weapon.|BOWHUNTER}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|SMUEABPSO|AMUSES |AMUSE |EMPUSAS*, MOPUSES* | + | {{R-letters |10|SMUEABPSO|AMUSES |AMUSE |EMPUSAS*, MOPUSES* | 90|10 |103}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|NSPEAEIRN|ANSERINE |SPANNER |PANNERIES | + | {{R-letters |11|NSPEAEIRN|ANSERINE |SPANNER |PANNERIES | 98|10 |121}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|FDPEAOTRK|ADOPTER | | + | {{R-letters |12|FDPEAOTRK|ADOPTER |— |PROTEAD*, READOPT |105|10 |128}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|TLRIAIUYT|RITUALITY|urality {{x}}| | + | {{R-letters |13|TLRIAIUYT|RITUALITY|urality {{x}}| |123|10 |146}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|100|50|4|8|2| 571 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|100|50|4|8|2| 571 | ||
| − | |571|sol1=(8 | + | |571|sol1=(8 − 2) × 100 − (25 + 4) |
|575 | |575 | ||
|133|10|156}} | |133|10|156}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Vick Hope as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Vick Hope as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:15-round scores under 30]] | ||
[[Category:Scores over 125]] | [[Category:Scores over 125]] | ||
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[[Category:Wins by over 100]] | [[Category:Wins by over 100]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:54, 24 May 2026
Episode 8024 was broadcast on 24 May 2023, as part of Series 87.
Ronan Higginson played Aaron Sutton, with Ronan Higginson winning 143 – 10. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vick Hope, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Higginson's winning margin of 133 points equalled Elliott Mellor's record margin on 22 May 2019, and also had the same final scoreline.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ronan Higginson | Score | Aaron Sutton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTCEIUETD | ENTICED | 7 – 0 | INDUCT | INDUCTEE* | 8 |
| 2 | TSLIEIGMA | MIAGITE | 14 – 0 | METALS | LIMITAGES | 26 |
| 3 | 75 1 2 5 9 4 → 219 | 219
(5 − 2) × (75 + 1) − 9 |
24 – 0 | 211 |
|
36 |
| TTT | THINGLOOM | It was cloudy at night and hard to see this. | MOONLIGHT | |||
| 4 | STSEIARTN | RESISTANT | 42 – 0 | STARTS | RATTINESS, STRAITENS*, TARTINESS | 54 |
| 5 | RVSOEAOTZ | OSETROVA | 50 – 0 | OVERS | 62 | |
| 6 | 100 75 50 25 5 6 → 105 | 105
100 + 5 |
60 – 10 | 105
100 + 5 |
|
72 |
| 7 | RWGEUEANH | HENWARE | 67 – 10 | HUNGER | NURAGHE*, WHANGEE*, WHANGER* | 79 |
| 8 | BMCEOESWI | BECOMES | 74 – 10 | combies ☓ | 86 | |
| 9 | 75 10 6 4 8 5 → 881 | 881
(75 + 8 + 4) × 10 + 6 + 5 |
84 – 10 | 879 |
|
96 |
| TTT | WEBOTHRUN | We both run away when we catch sight of his weapon. | BOWHUNTER | |||
| 10 | SMUEABPSO | AMUSES | 90 – 10 | AMUSE | EMPUSAS*, MOPUSES* | 103 |
| 11 | NSPEAEIRN | ANSERINE | 98 – 10 | SPANNER | PANNERIES | 121 |
| 12 | FDPEAOTRK | ADOPTER | 105 – 10 | — | PROTEAD*, READOPT | 128 |
| 13 | TLRIAIUYT | RITUALITY | 123 – 10 | urality ☓ | 146 | |
| 14 | 25 100 50 4 8 2 → 571 | 571
(8 − 2) × 100 − (25 + 4) |
133 – 10 | 575 |
|
156 |
| 15 | THNCIGARS | STARCHING
(0.75 seconds) |
143 – 10 | 166 | ||
