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[[Toby Byfield]] played [[Michael Calder (Series 60)|Michael Calder]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|84|82}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Toby Byfield]] played [[Michael Calder (Series 60)|Michael Calder]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|84|82}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In Round 14, Calder inadvertently gave the best solution when giving his method for the | + | NOTE: In Round 14, Calder inadvertently gave the best solution when giving his method for the misdeclaration. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Toby Byfield|Michael Calder}} | {{Rounds-start|Toby Byfield|Michael Calder}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SADORENIW|ANODISER |ROADIES |ANEROIDS, DISOWNER*| 8|0 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |SADORENIW|ANODISER |ROADIES |ANEROIDS, DISOWNER* | 8|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TSPUEDINR|INTRUDES | + | {{R-letters |2 |TSPUEDINR|INTRUDES |DISPUTER |UNDERTIPS | 16|8 | 26}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|100|25|3|2| 330 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|100|25|3|2| 330 | ||
| − | |330|sol1= | + | |330|sol1=((75 + 50) ÷ 25 × 2 + 100) × 3 |
|325 | |325 | ||
|26|8|36}} | |26|8|36}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |UKVIOLAS|Forget the square | + | {{R-TTT |UKVIOLAS|Forget the square meal – this is a skewer meal.|SOUVLAKI}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |GBMOELIEO|MOBILE |MOBILE |OBLIGEE | + | {{R-letters |4 |GBMOELIEO|MOBILE |MOBILE |OBLIGEE | 32|14 | 43}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |TUSEBARUV|ABUSER | + | {{R-letters |5 |TUSEBARUV|ABUSER |BUREAUS |ARBUTUS*, AUTEURS*, BRAVEST, SUBVERT| 32|21 | 50}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |6 | | + | {{R-numbers |6 | 7|6|9|5|2|2| 135 |
|135|sol1=(7 − 6 + 2) × 9 × 5 | |135|sol1=(7 − 6 + 2) × 9 × 5 | ||
|135|sol2=(7 − 2 − 2) × 9 × 5 | |135|sol2=(7 − 2 − 2) × 9 × 5 | ||
|42|31|60}} | |42|31|60}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |MIFEDAPEL|IMPALED | + | {{R-letters |7 |MIFEDAPEL|IMPALED |IMPALED |MALIPEDE* | 49|38 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |QSGAIUDAS|SQUIDS |SQUIDS |QUASIDAS | + | {{R-letters |8 |QSGAIUDAS|SQUIDS |SQUIDS |QUASIDAS | 55|44 | 76}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|25|7|5| 737 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|25|7|5| 737 | ||
|736 | |736 | ||
| − | |737|sol2=(100 + 5) × 7 + | + | |737|sol2=(100 + 5) × 7 + 50 ÷ 25 |
|55|54|86}} | |55|54|86}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |IDLEBREW|On paper, you could be {{w|Gene Wilder|Gene}} or {{w|Chris Wilder|Chris}} | + | {{R-TTT |IDLEBREW|On paper, you could be {{w|Gene Wilder|Gene}} or {{w|Chris Wilder|Chris}} – I'll confuse you.|BEWILDER}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|PTSIOAHEC|PATCHES |PATCHES |ACHIOTES*, AETHIOPS*, HEPATICS, OPACITES*, PASTICHE*, PICOTAHS*, POSTICHE*, POTICHES* | + | {{R-letters |10|PTSIOAHEC|PATCHES |PATCHES |ACHIOTES*, AETHIOPS*, HEPATICS, OPACITES*, PASTICHE*, PICOTAHS*, POSTICHE*, POTICHES*| 62|61 | 94}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|JARECORET|REACTOR | + | {{R-letters |11|JARECORET|REACTOR |CREATOR |REJECTOR | 69|68 |102}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|RNKAECGOE|CORKAGE |reckonage {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |12|RNKAECGOE|CORKAGE |reckonage {{x}}|KEROGEN* | 76|68 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|MUSIMAFOL|FAMOUS | + | {{R-letters |13|MUSIMAFOL|FAMOUS |FAMOUS |LAMIUMS* | 82|74 |116}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 7|2|4|1|1|5| 517 | {{R-numbers |14| 7|2|4|1|1|5| 517 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|515 {{x}} | |515 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=525|solrr=(4 + 1) × (2 + 1) | + | |rr=525|solrr=(4 + 1) × 5 × (2 + 1) × 7 |
|82|74|121}} | |82|74|121}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SATINCLOG|c2time=16.75|c2sol=NOSTALGIC|82|84|131}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SATINCLOG|c2time=16.75|c2sol=NOSTALGIC|82|84|131}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:30, 1 July 2024
Episode 8301 was broadcast on 24 June 2024, as the third quarter-final of Series 89.
Toby Byfield played Michael Calder, with Michael Calder winning 84 – 82. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marcus Brigstocke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 14, Calder inadvertently gave the best solution when giving his method for the misdeclaration.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Toby Byfield | Score | Michael Calder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SADORENIW | ANODISER | 8 – 0 | ROADIES | ANEROIDS, DISOWNER* | 8 |
| 2 | TSPUEDINR | INTRUDES | 16 – 8 | DISPUTER | UNDERTIPS | 26 |
| 3 | 50 75 100 25 3 2 → 330 | 330
((75 + 50) ÷ 25 × 2 + 100) × 3 |
26 – 8 | 325 |
|
36 |
| TTT | UKVIOLAS | Forget the square meal – this is a skewer meal. | SOUVLAKI | |||
| 4 | GBMOELIEO | MOBILE | 32 – 14 | MOBILE | OBLIGEE | 43 |
| 5 | TUSEBARUV | ABUSER | 32 – 21 | BUREAUS | ARBUTUS*, AUTEURS*, BRAVEST, SUBVERT | 50 |
| 6 | 7 6 9 5 2 2 → 135 | 135
(7 − 6 + 2) × 9 × 5 |
42 – 31 | 135
(7 − 2 − 2) × 9 × 5 |
|
60 |
| 7 | MIFEDAPEL | IMPALED | 49 – 38 | IMPALED | MALIPEDE* | 68 |
| 8 | QSGAIUDAS | SQUIDS | 55 – 44 | SQUIDS | QUASIDAS | 76 |
| 9 | 75 100 50 25 7 5 → 737 | 736 | 55 – 54 | 737
(100 + 5) × 7 + 50 ÷ 25 |
|
86 |
| TTT | IDLEBREW | On paper, you could be Gene or Chris – I'll confuse you. | BEWILDER | |||
| 10 | PTSIOAHEC | PATCHES | 62 – 61 | PATCHES | ACHIOTES*, AETHIOPS*, HEPATICS, OPACITES*, PASTICHE*, PICOTAHS*, POSTICHE*, POTICHES* | 94 |
| 11 | JARECORET | REACTOR | 69 – 68 | CREATOR | REJECTOR | 102 |
| 12 | RNKAECGOE | CORKAGE | 76 – 68 | reckonage ☓ | KEROGEN* | 109 |
| 13 | MUSIMAFOL | FAMOUS | 82 – 74 | FAMOUS | LAMIUMS* | 116 |
| 14 | 7 2 4 1 1 5 → 517 | — | 82 – 74 | 515 ☓ |
RR: 525 = (4 + 1) × 5 × (2 + 1) × 7 |
121 |
| 15 | SATINCLOG | 82 – 84 | NOSTALGIC
(16.75 seconds) |
131 | ||
