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[[Talaha Modak]] played [[Dan O'Loughlin]], with Talaha Modak winning {{score|85|73}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Rick Edwards]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Talaha Modak]] played [[Dan O'Loughlin]], with Talaha Modak winning {{score|85|73}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Rick Edwards]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | The solution for Round 9 was given by Edwards. | ||
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| + | Notably, both [[Teatime Teaser]]s had the same clue. This is the seventh of seven known occurrences of this – the other six being in episodes [[Episode 4877|4877]], [[Episode 6160|6160]], [[Episode 6196|6196]], [[Episode 7519|7519]], [[Episode 7868|7868]] and [[Episode 7874|7874]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:04, 14 September 2023
Episode 8101 was broadcast on 8 September 2023, as part of Series 88.
Talaha Modak played Dan O'Loughlin, with Talaha Modak winning 85 – 73. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Edwards, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The solution for Round 9 was given by Edwards.
Notably, both Teatime Teasers had the same clue. This is the seventh of seven known occurrences of this – the other six being in episodes 4877, 6160, 6196, 7519, 7868 and 7874.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Talaha Modak | Score | Dan O'Loughlin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTNRUIANE | TRAINER | 7 – 7 | URINATE | INERRANT* | 8 |
| 2 | DOPADSELP | SLAPPED | 14 – 14 | SLAPPED | APPOSED*, DAPPLED*, DAPPLES*, PADDLES, PEDALOS*, PODDLES*, SLOPPED | 15 |
| 3 | 25 100 5 8 4 1 → 886 | 884
(8 + 1) × 100 − 25 + 5 + 4 |
21 – 21 | 884
(8 + 1) × 100 − 25 + 5 + 4 |
RR: 885/887 Best: 887 = (100 − 1) × 8 + 25 × 4 − 5 |
22 |
| TTT | HISPAPER | It comes in blue, this classical gem. | SAPPHIRE | |||
| 4 | JUECOPRDE | PRODUCE | 28 – 28 | PRODUCE | RECOUPED | 30 |
| 5 | VLSDIUESK | SULKED | 34 – 34 | SULKED | SULKIES | 37 |
| 6 | 50 25 3 9 6 8 → 770 | 770
(6 + 9) × 50 + 25 + 3 − 8 |
44 – 34 | 772 |
|
47 |
| 7 | TGNTIOEHF | — | 44 – 41 | HOTTING | HEFTING*, TIGHTEN*, TONIGHT | 54 |
| 8 | QOERFIGNC | FORCING | 51 – 41 | CRINGE | CONIFER, FOREIGN | 61 |
| 9 | 50 100 75 8 10 3 → 863 | 862
100 × 8 + 75 − 10 − 3 |
58 – 48 | 862
100 × 8 + 75 − 10 − 3 |
RR: 863 = 8 × 100 + 50 + 10 + 3 |
71 |
| TTT | POSHYARD | It comes in blue, this classical gem. | RHAPSODY | |||
| 10 | TEGIRNORP | PORTING | 65 – 55 | PORTING | PORTERING, REPORTING | 89 |
| 11 | TXWTANEIT | WANT | 65 – 60 | TAINT | TWITTEN* | 96 |
| 12 | MDSEABLES | BLESSED | 72 – 60 | bleamed ☓ | ASSEMBLED | 114 |
| 13 | LWGOADIRE | GLARED | 78 – 66 | GLOWED | AIRGLOW, DARIOLE*, DOWAGER*, GEOIDAL*, GLORIED*, GLOWIER, GODLIER*, GROWLED*, RADIOLE*, WORDAGE* | 121 |
| 14 | 9 7 5 4 2 5 → 721 | 720
5 × 2 × (7 + 5 − 4) × 9 |
85 – 73 | 720
(9 × 7 + 5 + 4) × 5 × 2 |
RR: 721 = ((9 × 5 + 4) × 2 + 5) × 7 |
131 |
| 15 | AMTENSEST | statements ☓
(1.75 seconds) |
85 – 73 | STATESMEN | 141 | |
