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[[Christine Smith]] played [[Andy Hopper]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|110|31}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Colin Jackson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Christine Smith]] played [[Andy Hopper]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|110|31}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Colin Jackson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 1, Hopper was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|GAITS}} rather than the inferred {{word|GATES}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|Andy Hopper}} | {{Rounds-start|Christine Smith|Andy Hopper}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |GTEAWGISW|waggies {{x} | + | {{R-letters |1 |GTEAWGISW|waggies {{x}}|GATES |GEWGAWS*, SWAGGIE*, WIGWAGS*| 0|5 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |DFAOTNADE|DONATED | + | {{R-letters |2 |DFAOTNADE|DONATED |FOND | | 7|5 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|4|6|5|8|3| 238 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|4|6|5|8|3| 238 | ||
|238|sol1=(6 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 5 | |238|sol1=(6 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 5 | ||
|239 | |239 | ||
|17|5|24}} | |17|5|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ATDANISH|You're more likely to get these at an Indian restaurant than a Danish one. |THANDAIS}} | + | {{R-TTT |ATDANISH|You're more likely to get these at an Indian restaurant than a Danish one.|THANDAIS}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |PIESCALDT|DIALECTS | + | {{R-letters |4 |PIESCALDT|DIALECTS |placiest {{x}}|CITADELS, DISPLACE, PLICATED*, SPICATED*| 25|5 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RTIERNOSE|SNORTER | + | {{R-letters |5 |RTIERNOSE|SNORTER |NOSIER |REORIENTS* | 32|5 | 50}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|75|5|8|2|5| 124 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|75|5|8|2|5| 124 | ||
|124|sol1=5 × 25 − (8 − (5 + 2)) | |124|sol1=5 × 25 − (8 − (5 + 2)) | ||
| − | |124|sol2= | + | |124|sol2=25 + 75 + (5 − 2) × 8 |
|42|15|60}} | |42|15|60}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NVIARPEDR|PARRIED |napier {{x}} |ARRIVED, DRAINER | + | {{R-letters |7 |NVIARPEDR|PARRIED |napier {{x}}|ARRIVED, DRAINER, INVADER*, PARDNER*, RANDIER*, RAVINED*| 49|15 | 67}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |TUOSHEKOM|MOUTHS |SHOOT |OKOUMES*, SMOOTHE* | + | {{R-letters |8 |TUOSHEKOM|MOUTHS |SHOOT |OKOUMES*, SMOOTHE* | 55|15 | 74}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|3|5|7|5|4| 123 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|3|5|7|5|4| 123 | ||
| − | |123|sol1=(7 − 5) × 50 + | + | |123|sol1=(7 − 5) × 50 + 5 × 4 + 3 |
| − | |123|sol2= | + | |123|sol2=50 × 3 − (4 × 5 + 7) |
|65|25|84}} | |65|25|84}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ACERIVAL|His attitude towards the old car had them laughing.|CAVALIER}} | + | {{R-TTT |ACERIVAL|{{Tooltip|His attitude towards the old car had them {{w|The Laughing Cavalier (disambiguation)|laughing}}.|"Old car" could refer to the Chevrolet Cavalier, Packard Cavalier, Vauxhall Cavalier or the AMC Cavalier.}}|CAVALIER}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|NEATMIRAS|ANIMATES | + | {{R-letters |10|NEATMIRAS|ANIMATES |manters {{x}}|MARINATES | 73|25 |102}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|HPIATGADO|PAGODA | + | {{R-letters |11|HPIATGADO|PAGODA |hitago {{x}}|ADAGIO, TAIHOA* | 79|25 |108}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|XEOSELSLC|CLOSES | + | {{R-letters |12|XEOSELSLC|CLOSES |EXCELS |COXLESS, ECLOSES* | 85|31 |115}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|NRIOCSINU|UNICORNS | + | {{R-letters |13|NRIOCSINU|UNICORNS |COINS |INCURSION* | 93|31 |133}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|50|2|9|1|8| 699 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|50|2|9|1|8| 699 | ||
|700|sol1=(8 − 1) × 2 × 50 | |700|sol1=(8 − 1) × 2 × 50 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=699|solrr=(25 − 9 − 2) × 50 − 1 | |rr=699|solrr=(25 − 9 − 2) × 50 − 1 | ||
|100|31|143}} | |100|31|143}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:33, 24 February 2025
Episode 8457 was broadcast on 20 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Christine Smith played Andy Hopper, with Christine Smith winning 110 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Jackson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 1, Hopper was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended GAITS rather than the inferred GATES.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Smith | Score | Andy Hopper | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GTEAWGISW | waggies ☓ | 0 – 5 | GATES | GEWGAWS*, SWAGGIE*, WIGWAGS* | 7 |
| 2 | DFAOTNADE | DONATED | 7 – 5 | FOND | 14 | |
| 3 | 25 4 6 5 8 3 → 238 | 238
(6 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 5 |
17 – 5 | 239 |
|
24 |
| TTT | ATDANISH | You're more likely to get these at an Indian restaurant than a Danish one. | THANDAIS | |||
| 4 | PIESCALDT | DIALECTS | 25 – 5 | placiest ☓ | CITADELS, DISPLACE, PLICATED*, SPICATED* | 32 |
| 5 | RTIERNOSE | SNORTER | 32 – 5 | NOSIER | REORIENTS* | 50 |
| 6 | 25 75 5 8 2 5 → 124 | 124
5 × 25 − (8 − (5 + 2)) |
42 – 15 | 124
25 + 75 + (5 − 2) × 8 |
|
60 |
| 7 | NVIARPEDR | PARRIED | 49 – 15 | napier ☓ | ARRIVED, DRAINER, INVADER*, PARDNER*, RANDIER*, RAVINED* | 67 |
| 8 | TUOSHEKOM | MOUTHS | 55 – 15 | SHOOT | OKOUMES*, SMOOTHE* | 74 |
| 9 | 50 3 5 7 5 4 → 123 | 123
(7 − 5) × 50 + 5 × 4 + 3 |
65 – 25 | 123
50 × 3 − (4 × 5 + 7) |
|
84 |
| TTT | ACERIVAL | His attitude towards the old car had them laughing."Old car" could refer to the Chevrolet Cavalier, Packard Cavalier, Vauxhall Cavalier or the AMC Cavalier. | CAVALIER | |||
| 10 | NEATMIRAS | ANIMATES | 73 – 25 | manters ☓ | MARINATES | 102 |
| 11 | HPIATGADO | PAGODA | 79 – 25 | hitago ☓ | ADAGIO, TAIHOA* | 108 |
| 12 | XEOSELSLC | CLOSES | 85 – 31 | EXCELS | COXLESS, ECLOSES* | 115 |
| 13 | NRIOCSINU | UNICORNS | 93 – 31 | COINS | INCURSION* | 133 |
| 14 | 25 50 2 9 1 8 → 699 | 700
(8 − 1) × 2 × 50 |
100 – 31 | — |
RR: 699 = (25 − 9 − 2) × 50 − 1 |
143 |
| 15 | LETSITRUN | TURNSTILE
(20 seconds) |
110 – 31 | 153 | ||
