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{{R-letters |2 |DITUSENMA|AUNTIES |unmasted {{x}}|MEDIANTS | 14|0 | 15}} | {{R-letters |2 |DITUSENMA|AUNTIES |unmasted {{x}}|MEDIANTS | 14|0 | 15}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|25|100|5|9| 812 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|75|25|100|5|9| 812 | ||
| − | |810|sol1=(100 − | + | |810|sol1=(100 − (50 + 75) ÷ 25 − 5) × 9 |
|820 | |820 | ||
| − | |rr=812|solrr= | + | |rr=812|solrr=(100 − 50 ÷ 25 × 9) − 75 + 5 |
|21|0|25}} | |21|0|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ARIDNESS|Not arid at all; they were covered in tomato sauce.|SARDINES}} | + | {{R-TTT |ARIDNESS|Not arid at all — they were covered in tomato sauce.|SARDINES}} |
{{R-letters |4 |GDIOXETLB|BIGOTED |OBLIGED | | 28|7 | 32}} | {{R-letters |4 |GDIOXETLB|BIGOTED |OBLIGED | | 28|7 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |RDMUIOFET|TOURED |ROUTED |FORUMITE | 34|13 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |RDMUIOFET|TOURED |ROUTED |FORUMITE | 34|13 | 40}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|1|4|10|8|1| 668 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|1|4|10|8|1| 668 | ||
| − | |669|sol1= | + | |669|sol1=(100 − 8 × 4 − 1) × 10 − 1 |
|661 | |661 | ||
| − | |rr=668|solrr= | + | |rr=668|solrr=(4 + 1 + 1) × (100 + 10) + 8 |
|41|13|50}} | |41|13|50}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |SNLAEOSGY|SEASON |GLEANS |NOSEGAYS | 47|19 | 58}} | {{R-letters |7 |SNLAEOSGY|SEASON |GLEANS |NOSEGAYS | 47|19 | 58}} | ||
{{R-letters |8 |NHELOBRNI|BONNIER |BONNIER |ONLINER* | 54|26 | 65}} | {{R-letters |8 |NHELOBRNI|BONNIER |BONNIER |ONLINER* | 54|26 | 65}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|25|100|75|10|8| 996 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|25|100|75|10|8| 996 | ||
| − | |996|sol1= | + | |996|sol1=(50 + 75) × 8 − 100 ÷ 25 |
| − | |996|sol2= | + | |996|sol2=10 × 100 − 8 ÷ (50 ÷ 25) |
|64|36|75}} | |64|36|75}} | ||
{{R-TTT |DIDLEVEL|Satan did his level best to make sure the eggs were hot.|DEVILLED}} | {{R-TTT |DIDLEVEL|Satan did his level best to make sure the eggs were hot.|DEVILLED}} | ||
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{{R-letters |13|TWRUIOVCT|VICTOR |WRIT |OUTWIT*, TRICOT* | 89|55 |102}} | {{R-letters |13|TWRUIOVCT|VICTOR |WRIT |OUTWIT*, TRICOT* | 89|55 |102}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 100|7|7|2|3|3| 147 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|7|7|2|3|3| 147 | ||
| − | |147|sol1= | + | |147|sol1=7 × 7 × 3 |
| − | |147|sol2= | + | |147|sol2=7 × 7 − 2 + 100 |
|99|65|112}} | |99|65|112}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|PREEVIUSS|c1time=1.25|c1sol=SUPERVISE|109|65|122}} | {{R-conundrum|15|PREEVIUSS|c1time=1.25|c1sol=SUPERVISE|109|65|122}} | ||
Latest revision as of 05:17, 2 August 2025
Episode 8560 was broadcast on 15 July 2025, as part of Series 92.
John Payne played Val Pilkington-Smith, with John Payne winning 109 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Charlene White, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Payne | Score | Val Pilkington-Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSTAOIPFE | PANTIES | 7 – 0 | FASTEN | ATONIES*, ATOPIES*, FAINEST*, OPIATES, POINTES*, SAPIENT* | 7 |
| 2 | DITUSENMA | AUNTIES | 14 – 0 | unmasted ☓ | MEDIANTS | 15 |
| 3 | 50 75 25 100 5 9 → 812 | 810
(100 − (50 + 75) ÷ 25 − 5) × 9 |
21 – 0 | 820 |
RR: 812 = (100 − 50 ÷ 25 × 9) − 75 + 5 |
25 |
| TTT | ARIDNESS | Not arid at all — they were covered in tomato sauce. | SARDINES | |||
| 4 | GDIOXETLB | BIGOTED | 28 – 7 | OBLIGED | 32 | |
| 5 | RDMUIOFET | TOURED | 34 – 13 | ROUTED | FORUMITE | 40 |
| 6 | 100 1 4 10 8 1 → 668 | 669
(100 − 8 × 4 − 1) × 10 − 1 |
41 – 13 | 661 |
RR: 668 = (4 + 1 + 1) × (100 + 10) + 8 |
50 |
| 7 | SNLAEOSGY | SEASON | 47 – 19 | GLEANS | NOSEGAYS | 58 |
| 8 | NHELOBRNI | BONNIER | 54 – 26 | BONNIER | ONLINER* | 65 |
| 9 | 50 25 100 75 10 8 → 996 | 996
(50 + 75) × 8 − 100 ÷ 25 |
64 – 36 | 996
10 × 100 − 8 ÷ (50 ÷ 25) |
|
75 |
| TTT | DIDLEVEL | Satan did his level best to make sure the eggs were hot. | DEVILLED | |||
| 10 | RECMURAES | SCREAMER | 72 – 44 | SCREAMER | CREAMERS, MEASURER | 83 |
| 11 | NWGAEUSQH | QUASH | 77 – 49 | QUASH | QUEANS*, WHANGS, WHENUA* | 89 |
| 12 | LAGREDOCR | GLARED | 83 – 55 | CODGER | CORDAGE | 96 |
| 13 | TWRUIOVCT | VICTOR | 89 – 55 | WRIT | OUTWIT*, TRICOT* | 102 |
| 14 | 100 7 7 2 3 3 → 147 | 147
7 × 7 × 3 |
99 – 65 | 147
7 × 7 − 2 + 100 |
|
112 |
| 15 | PREEVIUSS | SUPERVISE
(1.25 seconds) |
109 – 65 | 122 | ||
