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[[Karen Pearson]] played [[Richard Walker]], with Karen Pearson winning {{score|111|78}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jon Culshaw]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Karen Pearson]] played [[Richard Walker]], with Karen Pearson winning {{score|111|78}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jon Culshaw]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | Starting from this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted to eight [[letters]]. | + | Starting from this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted to eight [[letters]]. |
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| + | NOTE: In Round 6, Pearson incorrectly mentioned the large number as "25" instead of "75" in her solution — she was awarded the full ten points despite the mistake. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |2 |RPAHOENUR|POURER |PHONE |HARPER*, HOARER*, ORPHAN*, PARURE*, PERRON*, PRONER*, PRUNER*, ROANER*, UNROPE*, UPREAR*, UPROAR*| 6|18 | 24}} | {{R-letters |2 |RPAHOENUR|POURER |PHONE |HARPER*, HOARER*, ORPHAN*, PARURE*, PERRON*, PRONER*, PRUNER*, ROANER*, UNROPE*, UPREAR*, UPROAR*| 6|18 | 24}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|10|3|6|7|9| 690 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|10|3|6|7|9| 690 | ||
| − | |690|sol1= | + | |690|sol1=6 ÷ 3 × 7 × 50 − 10 |
|690|sol2=(50 + 9 + 7 + 3) × 10 | |690|sol2=(50 + 9 + 7 + 3) × 10 | ||
|16|28|34}} | |16|28|34}} | ||
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{{R-letters |5 |WSMRUEAUD|SWARMED |DRAWS |REMUDAS | 30|35 | 49}} | {{R-letters |5 |WSMRUEAUD|SWARMED |DRAWS |REMUDAS | 30|35 | 49}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|9|2|4|4|8| 100 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|9|2|4|4|8| 100 | ||
| − | |100|sol1=4 × 8 − 9 | + | |100|sol1=4 × 8 − (9 − 2) + 75 * |
|100|sol2=8 × 2 + 9 + 75 | |100|sol2=8 × 2 + 9 + 75 | ||
|40|45|59}} | |40|45|59}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:36, 5 July 2026
Episode 8799 was broadcast on 29 June 2026, as the first episode of Series 94.
Karen Pearson played Richard Walker, with Karen Pearson winning 111 – 78. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jon Culshaw, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Starting from this episode, Teatime Teasers reverted to eight letters.
NOTE: In Round 6, Pearson incorrectly mentioned the large number as "25" instead of "75" in her solution — she was awarded the full ten points despite the mistake.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Karen Pearson | Score | Richard Walker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DTNEOIESK | DENOTES | 0 – 18 | TOKENISED | 18 | |
| 2 | RPAHOENUR | POURER | 6 – 18 | PHONE | HARPER*, HOARER*, ORPHAN*, PARURE*, PERRON*, PRONER*, PRUNER*, ROANER*, UNROPE*, UPREAR*, UPROAR* | 24 |
| 3 | 50 10 3 6 7 9 → 690 | 690
6 ÷ 3 × 7 × 50 − 10 |
16 – 28 | 690
(50 + 9 + 7 + 3) × 10 |
|
34 |
| TTT | DAMNLION | You can play it with your fingers, but not the kitchen variety. | MANDOLIN | |||
| 4 | TSEDGNAEO | DONATES | 23 – 35 | DENOTES | ENDGATES | 42 |
| 5 | WSMRUEAUD | SWARMED | 30 – 35 | DRAWS | REMUDAS | 49 |
| 6 | 75 9 2 4 4 8 → 100 | 100
4 × 8 − (9 − 2) + 75 * |
40 – 45 | 100
8 × 2 + 9 + 75 |
|
59 |
| 7 | GNPIOIQNE | OPENING | 47 – 52 | OPINING | EPIGONI*, PEINING* | 66 |
| 8 | RSOLTIELG | LOITERS | 54 – 59 | GLORIES | GIROLLES*, LORILETS*, ROLLIEST, TROLLIES | 74 |
| 9 | 50 1 2 4 5 4 → 651 | 651
(4 + 4 + 5) × 50 + 1 |
64 – 59 | 650 |
|
84 |
| TTT | SLAMBOOT | When it comes to summer fairs, these are just the ticket. | TOMBOLAS | |||
| 10 | SRONIEFLR | LORINERS | 72 – 59 | LORRIES | 92 | |
| 11 | HRNOAIOTN | ORATION | 79 – 66 | ORATION | TINHORN* | 99 |
| 12 | RJEFYCUID | CURED | 84 – 71 | JUICY | CIDERY*, JUICED, JUICER, JURIED* | 105 |
| 13 | TTLREAUEP | PLATTER | 91 – 78 | PRATTLE | PALETTE*, PELTATE*, PLEATER*, PLEURAE*, PRELATE, TUTELAR* | 112 |
| 14 | 1 5 8 6 1 7 → 384 | 384
8 × 6 × (7 + 1) |
101 – 78 | 382 |
|
122 |
| 15 | PINMYCLOG | COMPLYING
(5.25 seconds) |
111 – 78 | 132 | ||
