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[[Peter McQuillan]] played [[Sue Beer]], with Peter McQuillan winning {{score|86|48}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Maggie Aderin-Pocock]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Peter McQuillan]] played [[Sue Beer]], with Peter McQuillan winning {{score|86|48}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Maggie Aderin-Pocock]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | In Round 8, the second syllable of Dictionary Corner's offering of {{word|GOBSHITE}} was bleeped out. | + | NOTE: In Round 8, the second syllable of [[Dictionary Corner]]'s offering of {{word|GOBSHITE}} was bleeped out. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-TTT |LISTENON|Quite rude while bathing in {{w|The Solent|the river}}.|INSOLENT}} | {{R-TTT |LISTENON|Quite rude while bathing in {{w|The Solent|the river}}.|INSOLENT}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|MRDAOETGN|TANGOED |TANGOED |DRAGOMEN*, DRAGONET, GARMENTO*, MEGADONT*, MODERANT*, MONTAGED, NORMATED*| 52|28 | 85}} | {{R-letters |10|MRDAOETGN|TANGOED |TANGOED |DRAGOMEN*, DRAGONET, GARMENTO*, MEGADONT*, MODERANT*, MONTAGED, NORMATED*| 52|28 | 85}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|SVUATFORE|overfast {{x}}|FASTER |FAVOURS | + | {{R-letters |11|SVUATFORE|overfast {{x}}|FASTER |FAVOURS, OUVERTS*, OVERFAT*| 52|34 | 92}} |
{{R-letters |12|NSWAOIPSU|PIANOS |SPAWNS |PASSION, POUSSIN*, SPINOUS*, SUASION*| 58|40 | 99}} | {{R-letters |12|NSWAOIPSU|PIANOS |SPAWNS |PASSION, POUSSIN*, SPINOUS*, SUASION*| 58|40 | 99}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|CFEATRUDO|EDUCATOR |FACTORED |FURCATED*, OUTFACED, OUTRACED*| 66|48 |107}} | {{R-letters |13|CFEATRUDO|EDUCATOR |FACTORED |FURCATED*, OUTFACED, OUTRACED*| 66|48 |107}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:04, 16 February 2026
Episode 7955 was broadcast on 16 February 2023, as part of Series 87.
Peter McQuillan played Sue Beer, with Peter McQuillan winning 86 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 8, the second syllable of Dictionary Corner's offering of GOBSHITE was bleeped out.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter McQuillan | Score | Sue Beer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JREIWNUSO | JOINERS | 7 – 7 | JOINERS | INJURES, JUNIORS, REJOINS*, SNOWIER* | 7 |
| 2 | PTLIAEGRS | PLAITERS | 15 – 7 | pilates ☓ | GRAPIEST*, PILASTER, PRIESTAL*, REGALIST*, REPLAITS*, SPRIGLET* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 75 6 7 1 5 → 238 | — | 15 – 7 | — |
RR: 238 = ((100 + 75) ÷ 5 − 1) × 7 |
25 |
| TTT | PETDREAM | Interfered with something in Florida. | TAMPERED | |||
| 4 | NRLAOUTPE | OUTLEARN | 23 – 7 | PLANTER | PRUNETOL* | 33 |
| 5 | LYIAMTEDO | TIMELY | 29 – 13 | MOATED | MODALITY | 41 |
| 6 | 25 75 7 6 1 8 → 561 | 657 | 29 – 13 | — |
RR: 561 = (75 + 8) × 7 − (25 − (6 − 1)) |
51 |
| 7 | LGUARSERI | GRAILS | 29 – 21 | REGULARS | RURALISE | 59 |
| 8 | GSTEOIKBH | BIGOTS | 35 – 21 | GHOST | GOBSHITE | 67 |
| 9 | 50 75 3 6 8 1 → 703 | 703
(8 + 6) × 50 + 3 |
45 – 21 | 693 |
|
77 |
| TTT | LISTENON | Quite rude while bathing in the river. | INSOLENT | |||
| 10 | MRDAOETGN | TANGOED | 52 – 28 | TANGOED | DRAGOMEN*, DRAGONET, GARMENTO*, MEGADONT*, MODERANT*, MONTAGED, NORMATED* | 85 |
| 11 | SVUATFORE | overfast ☓ | 52 – 34 | FASTER | FAVOURS, OUVERTS*, OVERFAT* | 92 |
| 12 | NSWAOIPSU | PIANOS | 58 – 40 | SPAWNS | PASSION, POUSSIN*, SPINOUS*, SUASION* | 99 |
| 13 | CFEATRUDO | EDUCATOR | 66 – 48 | FACTORED | FURCATED*, OUTFACED, OUTRACED* | 107 |
| 14 | 25 50 5 3 6 10 → 140 | 140
(6 + 3) × 10 + 50 |
76 – 48 | — |
|
117 |
| 15 | CREEKTRIC | CRICKETER
(12.5 seconds) |
86 – 48 | 127 | ||