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[[Myles Donald]] played [[Rita Meston]], with Rita Meston winning {{score|114|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Pat Nevin]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Myles Donald]] played [[Rita Meston]], with Rita Meston winning {{score|114|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Pat Nevin]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | Appearing after a 37-year gap, Meston became the contestant with the third- | + | Appearing after a 37-year gap, Meston became the contestant with the third-longest gap between appearances, and the longest gap for a female contestant. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Latest revision as of 12:51, 18 March 2023
Episode 7973 was broadcast on 14 March 2023, as part of Series 87.
Myles Donald played Rita Meston, with Rita Meston winning 114 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Pat Nevin, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Appearing after a 37-year gap, Meston became the contestant with the third-longest gap between appearances, and the longest gap for a female contestant.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Myles Donald | Score | Rita Meston | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FRGAIECNI | CARING | 0 – 7 | FEARING | REAGINIC*, REFACING | 8 |
2 | DLJAIAEMP | IMPALED | 7 – 14 | IMPALED | ALMADIE*, IMPLEAD*, PELAMID* | 15 |
3 | 100 3 3 9 4 5 → 576 | 580 | 7 – 21 | 575
(100 + 9 + 3 + 3) × 5 |
RR: 576 = (100 − 4) × (9 − 3) |
25 |
TTT | AVICTORY | It's a victory for eagerness and enthusiasm. | VORACITY | |||
4 | GWNOEUASN | SANE | 7 – 27 | WAGONS | GUENONS*, NONAGES | 32 |
5 | KWEIODSTL | LISTED | 7 – 34 | WILDEST | KELOIDS*, LOWSIDE* | 39 |
6 | 50 5 10 3 8 9 → 205 | 205
(10 − 9 + 3) × 50 + 5 |
17 – 44 | 205
(10 − 9 + 3) × 50 + 5 |
|
49 |
7 | RNPIEUSFT | pruniest ☓ | 17 – 51 | PUNIEST | REPUNITS*, UNPRIEST* | 57 |
8 | PMRIAEHNO | PRIME | 17 – 58 | PHONIER | AIRPHONE*, HOMARINE*, MORPHINE | 65 |
9 | 75 8 1 4 2 10 → 755 | 755
75 × 10 + 4 + 1 |
27 – 68 | 755
75 × 10 + 4 + 1 |
|
75 |
TTT | OBOECLAD | With this, you just need the kit to go with it. | CABOODLE | |||
10 | SNTIEIANH | SAINT | 27 – 74 | HASTEN | ANNITES*, ASININE*, HINNIES*, INTEINS*, NANITES*, NANTIES*, TANNIES*, TANNISH*, TINNIES | 82 |
11 | RSTEAOLSI | REALIST | 34 – 81 | RISSOLE | TAILORESS | 100 |
12 | MLTEAERTU | RELATE | 40 – 87 | MUTTER | METARULE* | 108 |
13 | BDAEOETST | beasted ☓ | 40 – 94 | TOASTED | BESOTTED | 116 |
14 | 100 6 3 7 5 3 → 207 | 207
6 ÷ 3 × 100 + 7 |
50 – 104 | 207
(5 − 3) × 100 + 7 |
|
126 |
15 | STEAKFIRE | 50 – 114 | FREAKIEST
(1.75 seconds) |
136 |