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'''Episode 8495''' was broadcast on 15 April 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | '''Episode 8495''' was broadcast on 15 April 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. | ||
| − | [[Ben Grinyer]] played [[ | + | [[Ben Grinyer]] played [[Sue Sheldon]], with Ben Grinyer winning {{score|86|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Debbie McGee]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
| − | NOTE: In Round 4, | + | NOTE: In Round 4, Grinyer was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|METERS}} rather than {{word|METRES}}. |
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| + | Notably, the answer to the second [[Teatime Teaser]] could have also been {{word|DEPILATE}} as it also fits the clue. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Ben Grinyer|Sue Sheldon}} | {{Rounds-start|Ben Grinyer|Sue Sheldon}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SMLIREDAN|MANLIER | + | {{R-letters |1 |SMLIREDAN|MANLIER |MISREAD |ISLANDER, MANDRELS*, MINERALS*, RIMLANDS*| 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |RSRUAISRU|AIRS | + | {{R-letters |2 |RSRUAISRU|AIRS | — |ARRIS*, ARSIS*, RUSAS*, SARIS*, SURAS*, SURRA| 11|7 | 13}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|8|1|4|9|7| 395 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|8|1|4|9|7| 395 | ||
| − | |395|sol1= | + | |395|sol1=4 × 100 − (8 − (9 − 7 + 1)) |
| − | |395|sol2= | + | |395|sol2=4 × 100 − (8 ÷ (9 − 7) + 1) |
|21|17|23}} | |21|17|23}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SAWFAIRY|You didn't see a fairy on these | + | {{R-TTT |SAWFAIRY|{{Tooltip|You didn't see a fairy on these – maybe bogeymen.|"Bogeymen" is referring to a bogey in golf.}}|FAIRWAYS}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |SRMTIEOEG|METRES | + | {{R-letters |4 |SRMTIEOEG|METRES |GOITRES |ERGOTISM, GERMIEST, TIRESOME*| 21|24 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |PDNASUTEA|spandeau {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |PDNASUTEA|spandeau {{x}}|unpasted {{x}}|DUSTPAN*, PEANUTS, PEASANT*, PEDANTS, PENTADS*, UPDATES*, UPSTAND*| 21|24 | 38}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|25|9|6|1|1| 996 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|25|9|6|1|1| 996 | ||
|995|sol1=(75 + 25) × (9 + 1) − (6 − 1) | |995|sol1=(75 + 25) × (9 + 1) − (6 − 1) | ||
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|rr=996|solrr=(75 + 25 − 1) × (9 + 1) + 6 | |rr=996|solrr=(75 + 25 − 1) × (9 + 1) + 6 | ||
|28|24|48}} | |28|24|48}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |KTZIOIEHL|HOTEL | + | {{R-letters |7 |KTZIOIEHL|HOTEL |LITHE |EOLITH*, KILTIE* | 33|29 | 54}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |DSWIEASTI|WAISTED | + | {{R-letters |8 |DSWIEASTI|WAISTED |WAISTED |ASITIES*, DAISIES*, DITSIES*| 40|36 | 61}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|7|6|4|9|2| 185 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|7|6|4|9|2| 185 | ||
| − | |185|sol1= | + | |185|sol1=50 × 4 − (6 + 9) |
| − | |185|sol2= | + | |185|sol2=50 × 4 − (6 + 9) |
|50|46|71}} | |50|46|71}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DEEPTAIL|Hair today, gone tomorrow. |EPILATED}} | + | {{R-TTT |DEEPTAIL|Hair today, gone tomorrow.|EPILATED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|CRNUOELSO|COLOURS | + | {{R-letters |10|CRNUOELSO|COLOURS |CLOSURE |CONSOLER*, CORNEOUS*| 57|53 | 79}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|LTREVAUDO|VAULTED | + | {{R-letters |11|LTREVAUDO|VAULTED |VAULTED |OVULATED | 64|60 | 87}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|GNLEAEPTU|TANGLE | + | {{R-letters |12|GNLEAEPTU|TANGLE |unpleat {{x}}|ELEGANT, EUGLENA*, TEGULAE*, TUNEAGE*| 70|60 | 94}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|CGBAETODA|BOATED | + | {{R-letters |13|CGBAETODA|BOATED |COATED |CABOTAGE | 76|66 |102}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|7|8|4|5|6| 450 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|7|8|4|5|6| 450 | ||
|450|sol1=6 × 75 | |450|sol1=6 × 75 | ||
Latest revision as of 03:03, 5 May 2025
Episode 8495 was broadcast on 15 April 2025, as part of Series 91.
Ben Grinyer played Sue Sheldon, with Ben Grinyer winning 86 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Debbie McGee, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 4, Grinyer was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended METERS rather than METRES.
Notably, the answer to the second Teatime Teaser could have also been DEPILATE as it also fits the clue.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ben Grinyer | Score | Sue Sheldon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMLIREDAN | MANLIER | 7 – 7 | MISREAD | ISLANDER, MANDRELS*, MINERALS*, RIMLANDS* | 8 |
| 2 | RSRUAISRU | AIRS | 11 – 7 | — | ARRIS*, ARSIS*, RUSAS*, SARIS*, SURAS*, SURRA | 13 |
| 3 | 100 8 1 4 9 7 → 395 | 395
4 × 100 − (8 − (9 − 7 + 1)) |
21 – 17 | 395
4 × 100 − (8 ÷ (9 − 7) + 1) |
|
23 |
| TTT | SAWFAIRY | You didn't see a fairy on these – maybe bogeymen."Bogeymen" is referring to a bogey in golf. | FAIRWAYS | |||
| 4 | SRMTIEOEG | METRES | 21 – 24 | GOITRES | ERGOTISM, GERMIEST, TIRESOME* | 31 |
| 5 | PDNASUTEA | spandeau ☓ | 21 – 24 | unpasted ☓ | DUSTPAN*, PEANUTS, PEASANT*, PEDANTS, PENTADS*, UPDATES*, UPSTAND* | 38 |
| 6 | 75 25 9 6 1 1 → 996 | 995
(75 + 25) × (9 + 1) − (6 − 1) |
28 – 24 | 984 |
RR: 996 = (75 + 25 − 1) × (9 + 1) + 6 |
48 |
| 7 | KTZIOIEHL | HOTEL | 33 – 29 | LITHE | EOLITH*, KILTIE* | 54 |
| 8 | DSWIEASTI | WAISTED | 40 – 36 | WAISTED | ASITIES*, DAISIES*, DITSIES* | 61 |
| 9 | 50 7 6 4 9 2 → 185 | 185
50 × 4 − (6 + 9) |
50 – 46 | 185
50 × 4 − (6 + 9) |
|
71 |
| TTT | DEEPTAIL | Hair today, gone tomorrow. | EPILATED | |||
| 10 | CRNUOELSO | COLOURS | 57 – 53 | CLOSURE | CONSOLER*, CORNEOUS* | 79 |
| 11 | LTREVAUDO | VAULTED | 64 – 60 | VAULTED | OVULATED | 87 |
| 12 | GNLEAEPTU | TANGLE | 70 – 60 | unpleat ☓ | ELEGANT, EUGLENA*, TEGULAE*, TUNEAGE* | 94 |
| 13 | CGBAETODA | BOATED | 76 – 66 | COATED | CABOTAGE | 102 |
| 14 | 75 7 8 4 5 6 → 450 | 450
6 × 75 |
86 – 76 | 450
6 × 75 |
|
112 |
| 15 | REIGNINTO | 86 – 76 | ORIENTING | 122 | ||
