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'''Episode 8088''' was broadcast on 22 August 2023, as part of [[Series 88]].
 
'''Episode 8088''' was broadcast on 22 August 2023, as part of [[Series 88]].
  
[[George Baker]] played [[Will Gilchrist]], with George Baker winning {{score|116|19}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jeff Stelling]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[George Baker]] played [[Will Gilchrist]], with George Baker winning {{score|86|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jeff Stelling]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|George Baker|Will Gilchrist}}
 
{{Rounds-start|George Baker|Will Gilchrist}}
{{R-letters  |1 |LCHAOENTA|LOCATE|CHALET |ANETHOL*, CANALET* , CHALONE*, CHOLENT, ETHANAL*, ETHANOL*, LACTONE| 6|6  | 7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |LCHAOENTA|LOCATE   |CHALET   |ANETHOL*, CANALET*, CHALONE*, CHOLENT, ETHANAL*, ETHANOL*, LACTONE| 6|6  | 7}}
{{R-letters  |2 |MERUFIVER|FIRMER  |FIRMER  |ERUVIM*, FUMIER*, REFIRE, REIVER*           | 12|12 | 13}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |MERUFIVER|FIRMER  |FIRMER  |ERUVIM*, FUMIER*, REFIRE, REIVER*| 12|12 | 13}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 5|7|1|9|3|6| 836
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 5|7|1|9|3|6| 836
 
|—
 
|—
 
|—
 
|—
|rr=836|solrr=((5 × 7) + 9) × (6 × 3 + 1)
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|rr=836|solrr=(5 × 7 + 9) × (6 × 3 + 1)
 
|12|12|23}}
 
|12|12|23}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ZINGAREA|You pick this up, then very quickly put it down again.|RAGAZINE}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ZINGAREA|You pick this up, then very quickly put it down again.|RAGAZINE}}
{{R-letters  |4 |TSNAOEDOF|DONATES   |DONATES |ODONATES | 19|19 | 31}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |TSNAOEDOF|DONATES |DONATES |ODONATES           | 19|19 | 31}}
{{R-letters  |5 |MLSIUIEPG|GLIMPSE  |SIMILE |PUGILISM            | 26|19 | 39}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |MLSIUIEPG|GLIMPSE  |SIMILE   |PUGILISM            | 26|19 | 39}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 50|7|1|10|2|8| 963
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 50|7|1|10|2|8| 963
 
|963 {{x}}
 
|963 {{x}}
 
|964|sol2=(10 + 1 + 8) × 50 + 7 × 2
 
|964|sol2=(10 + 1 + 8) × 50 + 7 × 2
|rr=963|solrr=((50 × 2) + 7) × (10 − 1)
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|rr=963|solrr=(50 × 2 + 7) × (10 − 1)
 
|26|26|49}}
 
|26|26|49}}
{{R-letters  |7 |DRZTIEUSR|STURDIER |STURDIER | | 34|34 | 57}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |DRZTIEUSR|STURDIER |STURDIER |                   | 34|34 | 57}}
{{R-letters  |8 |NTEAIRDBA|TRAINED |BRAINED |ANTERIAD*         | 41|41 | 65}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NTEAIRDBA|TRAINED |BRAINED |ANTERIAD*           | 41|41 | 65}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 9|5|8|6|2|10| 371
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 9|5|8|6|2|10| 371
 
|371|sol1=(5 × 6 + 8) × 10 − 9
 
|371|sol1=(5 × 6 + 8) × 10 − 9
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|51|51|75}}
 
|51|51|75}}
 
{{R-TTT        |MEGABONY|Quite scary, but terrible at golf.|BOGEYMAN}}
 
{{R-TTT        |MEGABONY|Quite scary, but terrible at golf.|BOGEYMAN}}
{{R-letters  |10|SRNOEOTCA|conterosa {{x}}   |coronates {{x}} |ANCESTOR, CARTOONS, CORONETS, ENACTORS*, OSTRACON*| 51|51 |83}}
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{{R-letters  |10|SRNOEOTCA|conterosa {{x}}|coronates {{x}}|ANCESTOR, CARTOONS, CORONETS, ENACTORS*, OSTRACON*| 51|51 | 83}}
{{R-letters  |11|TNMEUEGWP|HUNT |UMPTEEN  |         | 51|58 |90}}
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{{R-letters  |11|TNMEUEGWP|PUNT    |UMPTEEN  |                   | 51|58 | 90}}
{{R-letters  |12|HNGIAEPGA|HEAPING  |HEAPING  |NAGAPIE* | 58|65 |97}}
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{{R-letters  |12|HNGIAEPGA|HEAPING  |HEAPING  |NAGAPIE*           | 58|65 | 97}}
{{R-letters  |13|SLREIUXTD|DILUTERS |DUSTIER   |STUDLIER           |66|65 |105}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SLREIUXTD|DILUTERS |DUSTIER |STUDLIER           | 66|65 |105}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|100|3|6|9|10| 966
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|100|3|6|9|10| 966
 
|966|sol1=100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6
 
|966|sol1=100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6
|966|sol2==100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6
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|966|sol2=100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6
 
|76|75|115}}
 
|76|75|115}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|REDCATTLE|c1time=1.75|c1sol=CLATTERED|86|75|125}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|REDCATTLE|c1time=1.75|c1sol=CLATTERED|86|75|125}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{Dailymotion|x97ehi0}}
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:04, 15 October 2024

Episode 8088 was broadcast on 22 August 2023, as part of Series 88.

George Baker played Will Gilchrist, with George Baker winning 86 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jeff Stelling, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection George Baker Score Will Gilchrist Others Max.
1 LCHAOENTA LOCATE 6 – 6 CHALET ANETHOL*, CANALET*, CHALONE*, CHOLENT, ETHANAL*, ETHANOL*, LACTONE 7
2 MERUFIVER FIRMER 12 – 12 FIRMER ERUVIM*, FUMIER*, REFIRE, REIVER* 13
3 5 7 1 9 3 6 → 836 12 – 12

RR: 836 = (5 × 7 + 9) × (6 × 3 + 1)

23
TTT ZINGAREA You pick this up, then very quickly put it down again. RAGAZINE
4 TSNAOEDOF DONATES 19 – 19 DONATES ODONATES 31
5 MLSIUIEPG GLIMPSE 26 – 19 SIMILE PUGILISM 39
6 50 7 1 10 2 8 → 963 963 ☓ 26 – 26 964
(10 + 1 + 8) × 50 + 7 × 2

RR: 963 = (50 × 2 + 7) × (10 − 1)

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7 DRZTIEUSR STURDIER 34 – 34 STURDIER 57
8 NTEAIRDBA TRAINED 41 – 41 BRAINED ANTERIAD* 65
9 9 5 8 6 2 10 → 371 371
(5 × 6 + 8) × 10 − 9
51 – 51 371
(5 × 6 + 8) × 10 − 9


75
TTT MEGABONY Quite scary, but terrible at golf. BOGEYMAN
10 SRNOEOTCA conterosa ☓ 51 – 51 coronates ☓ ANCESTOR, CARTOONS, CORONETS, ENACTORS*, OSTRACON* 83
11 TNMEUEGWP PUNT 51 – 58 UMPTEEN 90
12 HNGIAEPGA HEAPING 58 – 65 HEAPING NAGAPIE* 97
13 SLREIUXTD DILUTERS 66 – 65 DUSTIER STUDLIER 105
14 50 100 3 6 9 10 → 966 966
100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6
76 – 75 966
100 × 9 + 50 + 10 + 6


115
15 REDCATTLE CLATTERED
(1.75 seconds)
86 – 75 125


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