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'''Episode 8055''' was broadcast on 06 July 2023, as part of [[Series 88]].
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'''Episode 8055''' was broadcast on 6 July 2023, as part of [[Series 88]].
  
 
[[Adrian Clarke]] played [[David Edwards (Series 88)|David Edwards]], with David Edwards winning {{score|85|65}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bob Harris]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Adrian Clarke]] played [[David Edwards (Series 88)|David Edwards]], with David Edwards winning {{score|85|65}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bob Harris]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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|334|sol2=(50 − 2) × 7 − (5 − 3)
 
|334|sol2=(50 − 2) × 7 − (5 − 3)
 
|46|58|74}}
 
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{{R-TTT        |NECKODOUR|The sailor was ruled by Captain James, but terrible in the kitchen.|UNDERCOOK}}
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{{R-TTT        |NECKODOUR|The sailor was ruled by {{w|James Cook|Captain James}}, but terrible in the kitchen.|UNDERCOOK}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|MTLBOAORU|LABOUR  |LABOUR  |ROOMAUL*, TAMBOUR*, TOMBOLA, TOOLBAR*| 52|64 | 81}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|MTLBOAORU|LABOUR  |LABOUR  |ROOMAUL*, TAMBOUR*, TOMBOLA, TOOLBAR*| 52|64 | 81}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|HATFIORSE|FATHERS  |HOARIEST |THEORIAS*          | 52|72 | 89}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|HATFIORSE|FATHERS  |HOARIEST |THEORIAS*          | 52|72 | 89}}

Latest revision as of 19:49, 15 July 2023

Episode 8055 was broadcast on 6 July 2023, as part of Series 88.

Adrian Clarke played David Edwards, with David Edwards winning 85 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Harris, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Adrian Clarke Score David Edwards Others Max.
1 WESNAERSN ANSWERS 0 – 8 ENSNARES NEARNESS 8
2 RLSIEFRUB BURLIER 0 – 16 FLURRIES 16
3 50 9 10 1 1 4 → 565 565
(10 + 1) × (50 + 1) + 4
10 – 26 565
(10 + 1) × (50 + 1) + 4


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TTT LAIDAPLUM If you're in to metal, there's a chance you'll see it here. PALLADIUM
4 DTEUSYILE LUSTED 16 – 32 STYLED SEDULITY* 34
5 DANTEASGI STEADING 24 – 32 TEASING AGATISED*, SATINADE*, SEDATING 42
6 100 75 3 4 10 2 → 154 154
(3 + 2) × 10 + 100 + 4
34 – 42 154
2 × 75 + 4


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7 WODQHEIMN WHINED 40 – 42 MINED DOWNIE*, HODMEN*, HONIED*, MEHNDI, MONIED*, MOWDIE* 58
8 DUSVAPTID AUDITS 46 – 48 AUDITS ADITUS*, DAVITS, IDDATS*, IDDUTS*, SITUPA*, STUPID* 64
9 50 7 3 5 2 4 → 334 46 – 58 334
(50 − 2) × 7 − (5 − 3)


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TTT NECKODOUR The sailor was ruled by Captain James, but terrible in the kitchen. UNDERCOOK
10 MTLBOAORU LABOUR 52 – 64 LABOUR ROOMAUL*, TAMBOUR*, TOMBOLA, TOOLBAR* 81
11 HATFIORSE FATHERS 52 – 72 HOARIEST THEORIAS* 89
12 NCRAEMPAI PACEMAN 59 – 72 CAMPER PARANEMIC* 107
13 CENTOAGNE NONAGE 65 – 78 COGENT ACETOGEN* 115
14 5 2 5 8 9 9 → 206 196 65 – 85 205
(8 × 5 + 9 ÷ 9) × 5

RR: 206 = (5 × 5 + 9 ÷ 9) × 8 − 2

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15 SNOWREELS 65 – 85 lowerness ☓
(13.25 seconds)
OWNERLESS 135