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[[Jane Bates]] played [[Chris Kirby]], with Chris Kirby winning {{score|121|8}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sara Davies]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Jane Bates]] played [[Chris Kirby]], with Chris Kirby winning {{score|121|8}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sara Davies]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
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Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Bates having appeared in [[Series 63]] and Kirby in [[Series 60]].  
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Both [[contestant]]s were [[returning contestants]], with Bates having appeared in [[Series 63]] and Kirby in [[Series 60]].
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Bates' score of eight is the record lowest score made by a contestant in the champion's chair in the [[15 round format (new)|new 15-round format]].
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NOTE: In Round 10, Bates declared six – the word was disallowed as it was misspelt, but the misdeclaration was not noted.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Jane Bates|Chris Kirby}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Jane Bates|Chris Kirby}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |RMELPOAWD|DAMPER  |LEOPARD   |POLEWARD   |  0|7  | 8}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |RMELPOAWD|DAMPER  |LEOPARD |POLEWARD           |  0|7  | 8}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |TUGELASEG|GUEST    |LEAGUES   |EAGLETS, ELUATES*, LEGATES, TEGULAE*           | 0|14 | 15}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |TUGELASEG|GUEST    |LEAGUES |EAGLETS, ELUATES*, LEGATES, TEGULAE*| 0|14 | 15}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|8|4|9|10|7| 424
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 25|8|4|9|10|7| 424
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|8 {{x}}
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|—
 
|424|sol2=(9 + 8) × 25 − (7 + 4 − 10)
 
|424|sol2=(9 + 8) × 25 − (7 + 4 − 10)
 
|0|24|25}}
 
|0|24|25}}
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{{R-TTT        |SANKREDS|{{w|Barry Hawkins|Barry}} focused on the reds, but {{w|Justin Hawkins|Justin}} focused on the blacks.|DARKNESS}}
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{{R-TTT        |SANKREDS|{{w|Barry Hawkins|Barry}} sank the reds, but {{w|Justin Hawkins|Justin}} focused on the black.|DARKNESS}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |RIGONUSAP|pourings {{x}}   |AROUSING         |                 | 0|32 | 33}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |RIGONUSAP|pourings {{x}}|AROUSING |                   | 0|32 | 33}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |GEUISMNQT|QUESTING         |QUESTING         |                 | 8|40 | 41}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |GEUISMNQT|QUESTING |QUESTING |                   | 8|40 | 41}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|5|9|4|10|9| 488
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 75|5|9|4|10|9| 488
 
|485
 
|485
 
|489|sol2=(75 + 5) × (10 − 4) + 9
 
|489|sol2=(75 + 5) × (10 − 4) + 9
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|rr=488|solrr=(75 − 4) × (9 − (10 ÷ 5)) − 9
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|rr=488|solrr=(75 − 4) × (9 − 10 ÷ 5) − 9
 
|8|47|51}}
 
|8|47|51}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |RITEDKODB|BROKE     |ORBITED   |RIETBOK                 | 8|54 | 58}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |RITEDKODB|BROKE   |ORBITED |RIETBOK             | 8|54 | 58}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NIMANUROS|MAINS     |MANOIRS   |AMNIONS*, MANSION, ONANISM*, SURAMIN*             | 8|61 | 65}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |NIMANUROS|MAINS   |MANOIRS |AMNIONS*, MANSION, ONANISM*, SURAMIN*| 8|61 | 65}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|1|9|10|3|5| 706
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|1|9|10|3|5| 706
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| {{x}}
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|—
 
|706|sol2=(25 × 9 + 10) × 3 + 1
 
|706|sol2=(25 × 9 + 10) × 3 + 1
 
|8|71|75}}
 
|8|71|75}}
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{{R-TTT        |OBOEFELD|He was made to feel silly, when he got the name of {{w|The Who}} song wrong.|BEFOOLED}}
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{{R-TTT        |OBOEFLED|He was made to feel silly, when he got the name of {{w|The Who}} {{w|Won't Get Fooled Again|song}} wrong.|BEFOOLED}}
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{{R-letters  |10|CJLAEUTEM|claim {{x}} |EMULATE     |CALUMET                             | 8|78 | 82}}
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{{R-letters  |10|CJLAEUTEM|{{misdeclared|clame|6}}|EMULATE |CALUMET             | 8|78 | 82}}
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{{R-letters  |11|FICEDOLTS|CLOSET       |COLDEST     |CITOLES*, COLDIES*, COTISED*, DELICTS*, FOISTED, STIFLED*                     | 8|85 | 89}}
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{{R-letters  |11|FICEDOLTS|CLOSET   |COLDEST |CITOLES*, COLDIES*, COTISED*, DELICTS*, FOISTED, STIFLED*| 8|85 | 89}}
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{{R-letters  |12|TEYIPAHNR|PANTHER     |PERIANTH     |                                     | 8|93 | 97}}
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{{R-letters  |12|TEYIPAHNR|PANTHER |PERIANTH |                   | 8|93 | 97}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SOUTASTRE|TREATS       |TOASTERS     |OUTSTARES                           | 8|101 | 115}}
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{{R-letters  |13|SOUTASTRE|TREATS   |TOASTERS |OUTSTARES           | 8|101|115}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 100|10|6|4|5|4| 551
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 100|10|6|4|5|4| 551
 
|550
 
|550
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|551|sol2=(100 + 10) × 5 + (4 ÷ 4)
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|551|sol2=(100 + 10) × 5 + 4 ÷ 4
 
|8|111|125}}
 
|8|111|125}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|AMBITIOUS|c2sol=AMBITIOUS|c2time=1.75|8|121|135}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|SUMOTIBIA|c2sol=AMBITIOUS|c2time=1.5|8|121|135}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  
 
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[[Category:Episodes with Sara Davies as a guest]]
 
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Latest revision as of 14:08, 12 December 2024

Episode 8406 was broadcast on 27 November 2024, as part of Series 90.

Jane Bates played Chris Kirby, with Chris Kirby winning 121 – 8. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sara Davies, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Both contestants were returning contestants, with Bates having appeared in Series 63 and Kirby in Series 60.

Bates' score of eight is the record lowest score made by a contestant in the champion's chair in the new 15-round format.

NOTE: In Round 10, Bates declared six – the word was disallowed as it was misspelt, but the misdeclaration was not noted.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Jane Bates Score Chris Kirby Others Max.
1 RMELPOAWD DAMPER 0 – 7 LEOPARD POLEWARD 8
2 TUGELASEG GUEST 0 – 14 LEAGUES EAGLETS, ELUATES*, LEGATES, TEGULAE* 15
3 25 8 4 9 10 7 → 424 — 0 – 24 424
(9 + 8) × 25 − (7 + 4 − 10)


25
TTT SANKREDS Barry sank the reds, but Justin focused on the black. DARKNESS
4 RIGONUSAP pourings ☓ 0 – 32 AROUSING 33
5 GEUISMNQT QUESTING 8 – 40 QUESTING 41
6 75 5 9 4 10 9 → 488 485 8 – 47 489
(75 + 5) × (10 − 4) + 9

RR: 488 = (75 − 4) × (9 − 10 ÷ 5) − 9

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7 RITEDKODB BROKE 8 – 54 ORBITED RIETBOK 58
8 NIMANUROS MAINS 8 – 61 MANOIRS AMNIONS*, MANSION, ONANISM*, SURAMIN* 65
9 25 1 9 10 3 5 → 706 — 8 – 71 706
(25 × 9 + 10) × 3 + 1


75
TTT OBOEFLED He was made to feel silly, when he got the name of The Who song wrong. BEFOOLED
10 CJLAEUTEM clame ☓6 8 – 78 EMULATE CALUMET 82
11 FICEDOLTS CLOSET 8 – 85 COLDEST CITOLES*, COLDIES*, COTISED*, DELICTS*, FOISTED, STIFLED* 89
12 TEYIPAHNR PANTHER 8 – 93 PERIANTH 97
13 SOUTASTRE TREATS 8 – 101 TOASTERS OUTSTARES 115
14 100 10 6 4 5 4 → 551 550 8 – 111 551
(100 + 10) × 5 + 4 ÷ 4


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15 SUMOTIBIA 8 – 121 AMBITIOUS
(1.5 seconds)		 135
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