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'''Episode 7735''' was broadcast on 7 April 2022, as part of [[Series 85]].
 
'''Episode 7735''' was broadcast on 7 April 2022, as part of [[Series 85]].
  
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[[Mike Canning]] played [[Mike Canning]] played [[David Buchanan]], with Mike Canning winning {{score|80|47}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Mike Canning]] played [[David Buchanan]], with Mike Canning winning {{score|80|47}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
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The conundrum was solved by both Dent and Riley in unison.
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The [[conundrum]] was solved by both Dent and [[Rachel Riley]] in unison.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Mike Canning|David Buchanan}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Mike Canning|David Buchanan}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |TMSOOERWI|SOOTIER  |ROOST |MISWROTE*, MOTORISE, ROOMIEST, WORMIEST*|  7|0  |  8}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |TMSOOERWI|SOOTIER  |ROOST   |MISWROTE*, MOTORISE, ROOMIEST, WORMIEST*|  7|0  |  8}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |SBFOEGHEA|SHEAF    |BEEFS   |HOSEBAG           | 12|5 | 15}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |SBFOEGHEA|SHEAF    |BEEFS   |HOSEBAG             | 12|5 | 15}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|10|4|1|7|3| 818
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|10|4|1|7|3| 818
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|813|sol1=((25 x 4) x 8) + 10 + 3
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|813|sol1=25 × 4 × (7 + 1) + 10 + 3
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|813|sol2=((7 + 1) x 4) x 25 + 10 + 3
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|813|sol2=(7 + 1) × 4 × 25 + 10 + 3
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|rr=818|solrr=((10 + 1) x 3) x 25 - 7
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|rr=818|solrr=(10 + 1) × 3 × 25 − 7
 
|19|12|25}}
 
|19|12|25}}
 
{{R-TTT        |AFINETAN|He's got a fine tan, he lazes around all day doing nothing.|FAINEANT}}
 
{{R-TTT        |AFINETAN|He's got a fine tan, he lazes around all day doing nothing.|FAINEANT}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |SGRUADNFE|DANGERS   |DANGERS |   ASUNDER*, AUGENDS*, DANSEUR*, DEFANGS*, DEFRAGS*, DUNGERS*, FUNDERS*, GANDERS*, GARDENS, GERUNDS*, NADGERS*, NUDGERS*, REFUNDS*, SNAFUED*, SNARFED*, SUGARED| 26|19 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |SGRUADNFE|DANGERS |DANGERS |ASUNDER*, AUGENDS*, DANSEUR*, DEFANGS*, DEFRAGS*, DUNGERS*, FUNDERS*, GANDERS*, GARDENS, GERUNDS*, NADGERS*, NUDGERS*, REFUNDS*, SNAFUED*, SNARFED*, SUGARED| 26|19 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |NTPAIIHCO|CAPTION |PATIO |OPTICIAN, PHOTINIA*           | 33|19 | 40}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |NTPAIIHCO|CAPTION |PATIO   |OPTICIAN, PHOTINIA* | 33|19 | 40}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|100|9|9|1|1| 643
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|100|9|9|1|1| 643
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|0|sol1=
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|—
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|0|sol2=
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|—
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|rr=641|solrr=
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|rr=641
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|other=641|solother=(25 × 9 + 100) × (1 + 1) − 9
 
|33|19|47}}
 
|33|19|47}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |GRLIOETPE|POLITER  |GROPE   |   PERLITE*, PETIOLE*, PETROIL*, POITREL*, PROTEGE*, REPTILE*, RIGOLET*| 40|19 | 54}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |GRLIOETPE|POLITER  |GROPE   |PERLITE*, PETIOLE*, PETROIL*, POITREL*, PROTEGE*, REPTILE*, RIGOLET*| 40|19 | 54}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |IOEGMOERN|MOORING   |monger {{x}}   |MEROGONE*| 47|19 | 62}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |IOEGMOERN|MOORING |monger {{x}}|MEROGONE*           | 47|19 | 62}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|4|3|5|6|2| 768
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|4|3|5|6|2| 768
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|768|sol1=((6 x 5) x 25) + (4 + 2) x 3
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|768|sol1=6 × 5 × 25 + (4 + 2) × 3
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|0|sol2=
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|—
 
|57|19|72}}
 
|57|19|72}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ICETAILS|Catherine gets ridiculous about this mineral.|SILICATE}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ICETAILS|Catherine gets ridiculous about this mineral.|SILICATE}}
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{{R-letters  |10|STPAUIDOR|AUDITORS   |drapist {{x}} |PARODIST*, PAROTIDS, TOURADIS*           | 65|19 | 94}}
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{{R-letters  |10|STPAUIDOR|AUDITORS |drapist {{x}}|PARODIST*, PAROTIDS, TOURADIS*| 65|19 | 80}}
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{{R-letters  |11|SMTAOISPC|SPASTIC   |ATOMICS   |ACOSMIST*, APOMICTS*, MASSICOT*, POTASSIC*           | 72|26 | 102}}
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{{R-letters  |11|SMTAOISPC|SPASTIC |ATOMICS |ACOSMIST*, APOMICTS*, MASSICOT*, POTASSIC*| 72|26 | 88}}
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{{R-letters  |12|LSUEUDRLE|DUELLERS   |DUELLERS|           | 80|34 | 110}}
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{{R-letters  |12|LSUEUDRLE|DUELLERS |DUELLERS |                   | 80|34 | 96}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SBTOAISME|toastie {{x}} |BOASTS|ATOMISES, OSMIATES*, SOMATISE*           | 80|40 |118}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SBTOAISME|toastie {{x}}|BOASTS   |ATOMISES, OSMIATES*, SOMATISE*| 80|40 |104}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 9|8|1|2|6|3| 307
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 9|8|1|2|6|3| 307
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|0|sol1=
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|—
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|306|sol2=((9 + 1) x (8 + 2)) x 3 + 6
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|306|sol2=(9 + 1) × (8 + 2) × 3 + 6
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|rr=641|solrr=((2 + 3) x 8) - 6 x 9 + 1
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|rr=307|solrr=((2 + 3) × 8 − 6) × 9 + 1
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|80|47|128}}
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|80|47|114}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|DUDREPORT|sol=PROTRUDED|80|47|138}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|DUDREPORT|sol=PROTRUDED|80|47|124}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 09:58, 7 April 2026

Episode 7735 was broadcast on 7 April 2022, as part of Series 85.

Mike Canning played David Buchanan, with Mike Canning winning 80 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Thomson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

The conundrum was solved by both Dent and Rachel Riley in unison.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mike Canning Score David Buchanan Others Max.
1 TMSOOERWI SOOTIER 7 – 0 ROOST MISWROTE*, MOTORISE, ROOMIEST, WORMIEST* 8
2 SBFOEGHEA SHEAF 12 – 5 BEEFS HOSEBAG 15
3 25 10 4 1 7 3 → 818 813
25 × 4 × (7 + 1) + 10 + 3		 19 – 12 813
(7 + 1) × 4 × 25 + 10 + 3

RR: 818 = (10 + 1) × 3 × 25 − 7

25
TTT AFINETAN He's got a fine tan, he lazes around all day doing nothing. FAINEANT
4 SGRUADNFE DANGERS 26 – 19 DANGERS ASUNDER*, AUGENDS*, DANSEUR*, DEFANGS*, DEFRAGS*, DUNGERS*, FUNDERS*, GANDERS*, GARDENS, GERUNDS*, NADGERS*, NUDGERS*, REFUNDS*, SNAFUED*, SNARFED*, SUGARED 32
5 NTPAIIHCO CAPTION 33 – 19 PATIO OPTICIAN, PHOTINIA* 40
6 25 100 9 9 1 1 → 643 — 33 – 19 —

RR: 641 Best: 641 = (25 × 9 + 100) × (1 + 1) − 9

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7 GRLIOETPE POLITER 40 – 19 GROPE PERLITE*, PETIOLE*, PETROIL*, POITREL*, PROTEGE*, REPTILE*, RIGOLET* 54
8 IOEGMOERN MOORING 47 – 19 monger ☓ MEROGONE* 62
9 25 4 3 5 6 2 → 768 768
6 × 5 × 25 + (4 + 2) × 3		 57 – 19 —


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TTT ICETAILS Catherine gets ridiculous about this mineral. SILICATE
10 STPAUIDOR AUDITORS 65 – 19 drapist ☓ PARODIST*, PAROTIDS, TOURADIS* 80
11 SMTAOISPC SPASTIC 72 – 26 ATOMICS ACOSMIST*, APOMICTS*, MASSICOT*, POTASSIC* 88
12 LSUEUDRLE DUELLERS 80 – 34 DUELLERS 96
13 SBTOAISME toastie ☓ 80 – 40 BOASTS ATOMISES, OSMIATES*, SOMATISE* 104
14 9 8 1 2 6 3 → 307 — 80 – 47 306
(9 + 1) × (8 + 2) × 3 + 6

RR: 307 = ((2 + 3) × 8 − 6) × 9 + 1

114
15 DUDREPORT 80 – 47 PROTRUDED 124
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