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[[James Swinnerton]] played [[Michael Arnold]], with James Swinnerton winning {{score|93|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ranvir Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[James Swinnerton]] played [[Michael Arnold]], with James Swinnerton winning {{score|93|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ranvir Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | This episode was [[Countdown transmission times|broadcast five minutes earlier at 14:05]] to accommodate the live practice of the {{w|2024 British Grand Prix}}. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Arnold was not asked to spell his word in Round 12 – therefore, he may have intended {{word|GRATE}} rather than {{word|GREAT}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|James Swinnerton|Michael Arnold}} | {{Rounds-start|James Swinnerton|Michael Arnold}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SEACGVAID| | + | {{R-letters |1 |SEACGVAID|avades {{x}}|avades {{x}}|ADVICES*, SAVAGED, VISAGED| 0|0 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |CEMDAOGMU|MACED | + | {{R-letters |2 |CEMDAOGMU|MACED |DOGMA |CAMMED*, GAMMED*, GUMMED, MOGUED*| 5|5 | 13}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|3|2|1|3| 567 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|3|2|1|3| 567 | ||
|574|sol1=(6 × 3 + 3 + 2) × 25 − 1 | |574|sol1=(6 × 3 + 3 + 2) × 25 − 1 | ||
|— | |— | ||
|rr=567|solrr=((25 + 6) × 2 + 1) × 3 × 3 | |rr=567|solrr=((25 + 6) × 2 + 1) × 3 × 3 | ||
| − | |10|5| | + | |10|5|23}} |
| − | {{R-TTT |FERNYGEL|It likes a salad | + | {{R-TTT |FERNYGEL|It likes a salad – sometimes your salad.|GREENFLY}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TRAISDOEN|SEDATION | + | {{R-letters |4 |TRAISDOEN|SEDATION |REASON |DERATIONS, NADORITES*, NOTARISED*, ORDINATES| 18|5 | 41}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RIESEPKNO|SPOKEN | + | {{R-letters |5 |RIESEPKNO|SPOKEN |RIPENS |ISOPRENE*, KEROSINE*, PENSIERO*, PEREIONS*, PIONEERS*, RESPOKEN*| 24|11 | 49}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|6|9|4|4| 712 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|6|9|4|4| 712 | ||
| − | |713|sol1= | + | |713|sol1=4 × 25 + 6 × 100 + 9 + 4 |
|— | |— | ||
|rr=712|solrr=((9 + 4) × 6 + 100) × 4 | |rr=712|solrr=((9 + 4) × 6 + 100) × 4 | ||
| − | |31|11| | + | |31|11|59}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |MURGROUOW|MORROW | + | {{R-letters |7 |MURGROUOW|MORROW |MORROW |RUMOUR | 37|17 | 65}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |SNTAEIYHA|SANITY | + | {{R-letters |8 |SNTAEIYHA|SANITY |atains {{x}}|ASTHENIA* | 43|17 | 73}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|1|9|7|6| 515 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|8|1|9|7|6| 515 | ||
| − | |515|sol1= | + | |515|sol1=7 × 75 − (9 + 1) |
|— | |— | ||
| − | |53|17| | + | |53|17|83}} |
{{R-TTT |CHAPLAND|A slow one of these isn't as good as a quick one.|HANDCLAP}} | {{R-TTT |CHAPLAND|A slow one of these isn't as good as a quick one.|HANDCLAP}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|LQTOUNSAT|OUTLAST | + | {{R-letters |10|LQTOUNSAT|OUTLAST |TAUNTS |LOQUATS, NATTOUS* | 60|17 | 90}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|LFDEISHRE|FIELDERS | + | {{R-letters |11|LFDEISHRE|FIELDERS |reshield {{x}}|DEFILERS*, FLESHIER, RELISHED*| 68|17 | 98}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|WROOAGTCE|goater {{x}} |GREAT |AEROTOW*, ROOTAGE | + | {{R-letters |12|WROOAGTCE|goater {{x}}|GREAT |AEROTOW*, ROOTAGE | 68|22 |105}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SOATVOUTR|START | + | {{R-letters |13|SOATVOUTR|START |TOAST |OUTSOAR, OVATORS* | 73|27 |112}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |14| 100|75|10|7| | + | {{R-numbers |14| 100|75|10|7|4|9| 781 |
| − | |781|sol1=100 | + | |781|sol1=7 × 100 + 75 + 10 − 4 |
|786 | |786 | ||
| − | |83|27| | + | |83|27|122}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum|15| | + | {{R-conundrum|15|BELAPTOPS|c1time=6.75|c1sol=STOPPABLE|93|27|132}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Ranvir Singh as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Ranvir Singh as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:56, 6 July 2024
Episode 8310 was broadcast on 5 July 2024, as part of Series 90.
James Swinnerton played Michael Arnold, with James Swinnerton winning 93 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ranvir Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode was broadcast five minutes earlier at 14:05 to accommodate the live practice of the 2024 British Grand Prix.
NOTE: Arnold was not asked to spell his word in Round 12 – therefore, he may have intended GRATE rather than GREAT.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Swinnerton | Score | Michael Arnold | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SEACGVAID | avades ☓ | 0 – 0 | avades ☓ | ADVICES*, SAVAGED, VISAGED | 7 |
| 2 | CEMDAOGMU | MACED | 5 – 5 | DOGMA | CAMMED*, GAMMED*, GUMMED, MOGUED* | 13 |
| 3 | 25 6 3 2 1 3 → 567 | 574
(6 × 3 + 3 + 2) × 25 − 1 |
10 – 5 | — |
RR: 567 = ((25 + 6) × 2 + 1) × 3 × 3 |
23 |
| TTT | FERNYGEL | It likes a salad – sometimes your salad. | GREENFLY | |||
| 4 | TRAISDOEN | SEDATION | 18 – 5 | REASON | DERATIONS, NADORITES*, NOTARISED*, ORDINATES | 41 |
| 5 | RIESEPKNO | SPOKEN | 24 – 11 | RIPENS | ISOPRENE*, KEROSINE*, PENSIERO*, PEREIONS*, PIONEERS*, RESPOKEN* | 49 |
| 6 | 100 25 6 9 4 4 → 712 | 713
4 × 25 + 6 × 100 + 9 + 4 |
31 – 11 | — |
RR: 712 = ((9 + 4) × 6 + 100) × 4 |
59 |
| 7 | MURGROUOW | MORROW | 37 – 17 | MORROW | RUMOUR | 65 |
| 8 | SNTAEIYHA | SANITY | 43 – 17 | atains ☓ | ASTHENIA* | 73 |
| 9 | 75 8 1 9 7 6 → 515 | 515
7 × 75 − (9 + 1) |
53 – 17 | — |
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83 |
| TTT | CHAPLAND | A slow one of these isn't as good as a quick one. | HANDCLAP | |||
| 10 | LQTOUNSAT | OUTLAST | 60 – 17 | TAUNTS | LOQUATS, NATTOUS* | 90 |
| 11 | LFDEISHRE | FIELDERS | 68 – 17 | reshield ☓ | DEFILERS*, FLESHIER, RELISHED* | 98 |
| 12 | WROOAGTCE | goater ☓ | 68 – 22 | GREAT | AEROTOW*, ROOTAGE | 105 |
| 13 | SOATVOUTR | START | 73 – 27 | TOAST | OUTSOAR, OVATORS* | 112 |
| 14 | 100 75 10 7 4 9 → 781 | 781
7 × 100 + 75 + 10 − 4 |
83 – 27 | 786 |
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122 |
| 15 | BELAPTOPS | STOPPABLE
(6.75 seconds) |
93 – 27 | 132 | ||