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| − | '''Episode 8541''' was broadcast on 18 June 2025 as | + | '''Episode 8541''' was broadcast on 18 June 2025, as part of [[Series 91]]. |
[[Mel Smith]] played [[Steve Rawsthorne]], with Mel Smith winning {{score|73|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ricky Wilson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Mel Smith]] played [[Steve Rawsthorne]], with Mel Smith winning {{score|73|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ricky Wilson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 12, Rawsthorne was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|MANES}} rather than {{word|MAINS}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Mel Smith|Steve Rawsthorne}} | {{Rounds-start|Mel Smith|Steve Rawsthorne}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |TSAUKPISE|PAUSES |PASTIES |PATSIES*, PETASUS*, PUKIEST*| 0|7 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |TSAUKPISE|PAUSES |PASTIES |PATSIES*, PETASUS*, PUKIEST*| 0|7 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |WABOGETSI|STOWAGE |bowties {{x}}|BOATIES*, TOWAGES* | + | {{R-letters |2 |WABOGETSI|STOWAGE |bowties {{x}}|BOATIES*, TOWAGES* | 7|7 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|2|1|9|10| 410 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|2|1|9|10| 410 | ||
| − | |410|sol1= | + | |410|sol1=(9 + 6 + 1) × 25 + 10 |
|— | |— | ||
|17|7|24}} | |17|7|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |THECHASE|Can you outrun the | + | {{R-TTT |THECHASE|Can you outrun the chasers? I doubt it.|CHEETAHS}} |
{{R-letters |4 |REUNCAGEN|NUANCE |NUANCE |GUNNERA, UNGREEN* | 23|13 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |REUNCAGEN|NUANCE |NUANCE |GUNNERA, UNGREEN* | 23|13 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |PTRIABULE|BRUTAL |RETAIL |PARTIBLE, PUBERTAL* | 29|19 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |PTRIABULE|BRUTAL |RETAIL |PARTIBLE, PUBERTAL* | 29|19 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|8|2|7|2|10| 655 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|8|2|7|2|10| 655 | ||
|654 {{x}} | |654 {{x}} | ||
| − | |660|sol2= | + | |660|sol2=100 × 7 − (2 + 2) × 10 |
| − | |rr=655|solrr= | + | |rr=655|solrr=((8 + 7 − 2) × 100 + 10) ÷ 2 |
|29|26|49}} | |29|26|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |MLAORVEST|REMOVALS |METALS |LEVATORS* | 37|26 | 57}} | {{R-letters |7 |MLAORVEST|REMOVALS |METALS |LEVATORS* | 37|26 | 57}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|4|4|9|3| 470 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|4|4|9|3| 470 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |475|sol2= | + | |475|sol2=100 × 4 + 25 × 3 |
| − | |rr=470|solrr= | + | |rr=470|solrr=100 × 4 + 25 × 3 − (9 − 4) |
|44|40|74}} | |44|40|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HISTRADE|Tom was much more robust than Oliver and Robert.|HARDIEST}} | + | {{R-TTT |HISTRADE|{{w|Tom Hardy|Tom}} was much more robust than {{w|Oliver Hardy|Oliver}} and [[Robert Hardy|Robert]].|HARDIEST}} |
{{R-letters |10|DONUCDIZE|INDUCE |INDUCED | | 44|47 | 81}} | {{R-letters |10|DONUCDIZE|INDUCE |INDUCED | | 44|47 | 81}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|AINRECROH|HORNIER |ARCHER |RANCHERO* | 51|47 | 89}} | {{R-letters |11|AINRECROH|HORNIER |ARCHER |RANCHERO* | 51|47 | 89}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 100|75|4|4|6|2| 508 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|75|4|4|6|2| 508 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |502|sol2= | + | |502|sol2=(6 − 4 ÷ 4) × 100 + 2 |
| − | |rr=508|solrr= | + | |rr=508|solrr=(75 × 4 + 4) × 2 − 100 |
|63|64|114}} | |63|64|114}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SIFTEDTEA|c1time=7.5|c1sol=DEFEATIST|73|64|124}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SIFTEDTEA|c1time=7.5|c1sol=DEFEATIST|73|64|124}} | ||
Latest revision as of 02:09, 23 June 2025
Episode 8541 was broadcast on 18 June 2025, as part of Series 91.
Mel Smith played Steve Rawsthorne, with Mel Smith winning 73 – 64. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ricky Wilson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 12, Rawsthorne was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended MANES rather than MAINS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mel Smith | Score | Steve Rawsthorne | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSAUKPISE | PAUSES | 0 – 7 | PASTIES | PATSIES*, PETASUS*, PUKIEST* | 7 |
| 2 | WABOGETSI | STOWAGE | 7 – 7 | bowties ☓ | BOATIES*, TOWAGES* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 6 2 1 9 10 → 410 | 410
(9 + 6 + 1) × 25 + 10 |
17 – 7 | — |
|
24 |
| TTT | THECHASE | Can you outrun the chasers? I doubt it. | CHEETAHS | |||
| 4 | REUNCAGEN | NUANCE | 23 – 13 | NUANCE | GUNNERA, UNGREEN* | 31 |
| 5 | PTRIABULE | BRUTAL | 29 – 19 | RETAIL | PARTIBLE, PUBERTAL* | 39 |
| 6 | 100 8 2 7 2 10 → 655 | 654 ☓ | 29 – 26 | 660
100 × 7 − (2 + 2) × 10 |
RR: 655 = ((8 + 7 − 2) × 100 + 10) ÷ 2 |
49 |
| 7 | MLAORVEST | REMOVALS | 37 – 26 | METALS | LEVATORS* | 57 |
| 8 | NOWAJTIES | TOWNIES | 44 – 33 | TOWNIES | ATONIES*, TAJINES* | 64 |
| 9 | 100 25 4 4 9 3 → 470 | — | 44 – 40 | 475
100 × 4 + 25 × 3 |
RR: 470 = 100 × 4 + 25 × 3 − (9 − 4) |
74 |
| TTT | HISTRADE | Tom was much more robust than Oliver and Robert. | HARDIEST | |||
| 10 | DONUCDIZE | INDUCE | 44 – 47 | INDUCED | 81 | |
| 11 | AINRECROH | HORNIER | 51 – 47 | ARCHER | RANCHERO* | 89 |
| 12 | PUYENISAM | MEANS | 56 – 52 | MAINS | PAYNIMS*, PNEUMAS | 96 |
| 13 | TPEALGOSD | POSTAGE | 63 – 59 | POSTAGE | TADPOLES | 104 |
| 14 | 100 75 4 4 6 2 → 508 | — | 63 – 64 | 502
(6 − 4 ÷ 4) × 100 + 2 |
RR: 508 = (75 × 4 + 4) × 2 − 100 |
114 |
| 15 | SIFTEDTEA | DEFEATIST
(7.5 seconds) |
73 – 64 | 124 | ||
