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'''Episode 8383''' was broadcast on 25 October 2024, as part of [[Series 90]].
 
'''Episode 8383''' was broadcast on 25 October 2024, as part of [[Series 90]].
  
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[[Nigel Hutchinson]] played [[Tony Turner]], with Nigel Hutchinson winning {{score|74|73}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linford Christie]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Nigel Hutchinson]] played [[Tony Turner]], with Nigel Hutchinson winning {{score|80|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linford Christie]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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NOTE: Turner was not asked to spell his word in Round 13 – therefore, he may have intended {{word|unwaist {{x}}}} rather than {{word|unwaste {{x}}}}.
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This episode's maximum score of 110 points equalled the record for the lowest possible [[max game]] since the introduction of the [[15 round format (new)|new 15-round format]], shared with [[Episode 6423]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Nigel Hutchinson|Tony Turner}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Nigel Hutchinson|Tony Turner}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |PRAITPUEG|GAITER  |tippage {{x}}   |GAPPIER, PERIAPT*                   |  6|0 |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |PRAITPUEG|GAITER  |tippage {{x}}|GAPPIER, PERIAPT*   |  6|0 |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |RNBAEICLO|LANCER  |CLONE           |CABRIOLE*, COLINEAR*, LONICERA       | 12|0 | 15}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |RNBAEICLO|LANCER  |CLONE   |CABRIOLE*, COLINEAR*, LONICERA| 12|0 | 15}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|2|10|3|1|7| 451
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|2|10|3|1|7| 451
 
|451|sol1=(7 + 2) × 50 + 1
 
|451|sol1=(7 + 2) × 50 + 1
 
|451|sol2=(50 − (2 + 3)) × 10 + 1
 
|451|sol2=(50 − (2 + 3)) × 10 + 1
 
|22|10|25}}
 
|22|10|25}}
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{{R-TTT        |SONSBOOT|They're not {{w|Bruce Springsteen|Springsteen}} tracks; they're naughty boys. |BOSTOONS}}
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{{R-TTT        |SONSBOOT|They're not {{w|Bruce Springsteen|Springsteen}} tracks – they're naughty boys.|BOSTOONS}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |NLTAEARSN|LANTERNS       |NEARS           |           | 30|10 | 33}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |NLTAEARSN|LANTERNS |NEARS   |                   | 30|10 | 33}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |VDIUSKISO|vidious {{x}}   |VOIDS           |DISKS*, DIVIS*, DUSKS*, KUDOS*, SKIDS, SOUKS*, SUKIS*     | 30|15 | 38}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |VDIUSKISO|vidious {{x}}|VOIDS   |DISKS*, DIVIS*, DUSKS*, KUDOS*, SKIDS, SOUKS*, SUKIS*| 30|15 | 38}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|25|1|9|4|6| 385
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|25|1|9|4|6| 385
 
|385|sol1=(75 + 25) × 4 − 9 − 6
 
|385|sol1=(75 + 25) × 4 − 9 − 6
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| {{x}}
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|—
 
|40|15|48}}
 
|40|15|48}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |MLEAWSEMH|WHALES     |MEALS       |HAMELS*, LEMMAS, MAMEES*, WEASEL, WHEALS*, WHEELS*, WHELMS* | 46|15 | 54}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |MLEAWSEMH|WHALES   |MEALS   |HAMELS*, LEMMAS, MAMEES*, WEASEL, WHEALS*, WHEELS*, WHELMS*| 46|15 | 54}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |CNSAOENBG|CANOES     |CANONS     |ANCONES*, BEACONS, BOSCAGE*, NANOBES*, NONAGES*, NOSEBAG   | 52|21 | 61}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |CNSAOENBG|CANOES   |CANONS   |ANCONES*, BEACONS, BOSCAGE*, NANOBES*, NONAGES*, NOSEBAG| 52|21 | 61}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 2|2|9|1|1|4| 907
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 2|2|9|1|1|4| 907
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| {{x}}
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|—
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| {{x}}
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|—
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|rr=324
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|rr=324|solrr=(2 + 1) × (2 + 1) × 9 × 4
 
|52|21|61}}
 
|52|21|61}}
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{{R-TTT        |GLADRAGS|They're not bums; they're just a little behind. |LAGGARDS}}
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{{R-TTT        |GLADRAGS|They're not bums – they're just a little behind.|LAGGARDS}}
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{{R-letters  |10|PTYOEIMHG|PITY           |MIGHTY                 |EIGHTY, MOIETY*, MYTHOI*     | 52|27 | 67}}
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{{R-letters  |10|PTYOEIMHG|PITY     |MIGHTY   |EIGHTY, MOIETY*, MYTHOI*| 52|27 | 67}}
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{{R-letters  |11|MREUPRETG|PERTER         |trumper {{x}}         |PERMUTE*, PRETERM*           | 58|27 | 74}}
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{{R-letters  |11|MREUPRETG|PERTER   |trumper {{x}}|PERMUTE*, PRETERM* | 58|27 | 74}}
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{{R-letters  |12|QNDOEULTE|QUOTED         |QUEEN                 |ELOQUENT*                     | 64|27 | 82}}
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{{R-letters  |12|QNDOEULTE|QUOTED   |QUEEN   |ELOQUENT*           | 64|27 | 82}}
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{{R-letters  |13|UASLTEIWN|SILENT         |unwaste {{x}}         |INSULATE                     | 70|27 | 90}}
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{{R-letters  |13|UASLTEIWN|SILENT   |unwaste {{x}}|INSULATE           | 70|27 | 90}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|25|8|4|2|5| 670
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|25|8|4|2|5| 670
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|670|sol1=(50 + 25 − 8) × (5 × 2)
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|670|sol1=(50 + 25 − 8) × 5 × 2
 
|673
 
|673
 
|80|27|100}}
 
|80|27|100}}
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[[Category:15-round games]]
 
[[Category:15-round games]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 90]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 90]]
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[[Category:15-round scores under 30]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Linford Christie as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Linford Christie as a guest]]

Latest revision as of 22:33, 30 October 2024

Episode 8383 was broadcast on 25 October 2024, as part of Series 90.

Nigel Hutchinson played Tony Turner, with Nigel Hutchinson winning 80 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Linford Christie, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: Turner was not asked to spell his word in Round 13 – therefore, he may have intended unwaist ☓ rather than unwaste ☓.

This episode's maximum score of 110 points equalled the record for the lowest possible max game since the introduction of the new 15-round format, shared with Episode 6423.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Nigel Hutchinson Score Tony Turner Others Max.
1 PRAITPUEG GAITER 6 – 0 tippage ☓ GAPPIER, PERIAPT* 7
2 RNBAEICLO LANCER 12 – 0 CLONE CABRIOLE*, COLINEAR*, LONICERA 15
3 50 2 10 3 1 7 → 451 451
(7 + 2) × 50 + 1		 22 – 10 451
(50 − (2 + 3)) × 10 + 1


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TTT SONSBOOT They're not Springsteen tracks – they're naughty boys. BOSTOONS
4 NLTAEARSN LANTERNS 30 – 10 NEARS 33
5 VDIUSKISO vidious ☓ 30 – 15 VOIDS DISKS*, DIVIS*, DUSKS*, KUDOS*, SKIDS, SOUKS*, SUKIS* 38
6 75 25 1 9 4 6 → 385 385
(75 + 25) × 4 − 9 − 6		 40 – 15 —


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7 MLEAWSEMH WHALES 46 – 15 MEALS HAMELS*, LEMMAS, MAMEES*, WEASEL, WHEALS*, WHEELS*, WHELMS* 54
8 CNSAOENBG CANOES 52 – 21 CANONS ANCONES*, BEACONS, BOSCAGE*, NANOBES*, NONAGES*, NOSEBAG 61
9 2 2 9 1 1 4 → 907 — 52 – 21 —

RR: 324 = (2 + 1) × (2 + 1) × 9 × 4

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TTT GLADRAGS They're not bums – they're just a little behind. LAGGARDS
10 PTYOEIMHG PITY 52 – 27 MIGHTY EIGHTY, MOIETY*, MYTHOI* 67
11 MREUPRETG PERTER 58 – 27 trumper ☓ PERMUTE*, PRETERM* 74
12 QNDOEULTE QUOTED 64 – 27 QUEEN ELOQUENT* 82
13 UASLTEIWN SILENT 70 – 27 unwaste ☓ INSULATE 90
14 50 25 8 4 2 5 → 670 670
(50 + 25 − 8) × 5 × 2		 80 – 27 673


100
15 LEGALMIND 80 – 27 MEDALLING 110
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