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| − | '''Episode 8579''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8579''' was broadcast on 11 August 2025, as part of [[Series 92]]. |
[[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Donald Elsom]], with Helen Ross winning {{score|71|32}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Donald Elsom]], with Helen Ross winning {{score|71|32}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | At 96 years of age, Elsom is the oldest [[contestant]] to appear in the history of the show. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|20|0|24}} | |20|0|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MEGAFLINT|Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination.|FIGMENTAL}} | {{R-TTT |MEGAFLINT|Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination.|FIGMENTAL}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |RATPEDYIE|PIRATED |PARTIED |DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED*| 27|7 | 31}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |RATPEDYIE|PIRATED |PARTIED |DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED*| 27|7 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |STIUAGRHP|GRAPHS |PARTS |UPRIGHTS | + | {{R-letters |5 |STIUAGRHP|GRAPHS |PARTS |UPRIGHTS | 33|7 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|50|1|7|8|1| 490 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|50|1|7|8|1| 490 | ||
|493|sol1=(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 | |493|sol1=(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 | ||
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|40|14|49}} | |40|14|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |TLPOEIRNS|POLITER |POINTERS |PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER*| 40|22 | 57}} | {{R-letters |7 |TLPOEIRNS|POLITER |POINTERS |PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER*| 40|22 | 57}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |RZTOAENLO|tazer {{x}}|looters {{x}}|ORTOLAN | + | {{R-letters |8 |RZTOAENLO|tazer {{x}}|looters {{x}}|ORTOLAN | 40|22 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|7|8|4|10| 378 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|7|8|4|10| 378 | ||
|378|sol1=(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 | |378|sol1=(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|50|22|74}} | |50|22|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HEADYWOES|You spot {{w|Hank Marvin|Hank}}; it must be something in your makeup.|EYESHADOW}} | + | {{R-TTT |HEADYWOES|You spot {{w|Hank Marvin|Hank}} — it must be something in your makeup.|EYESHADOW}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|WDMEOISCE|COMEDIES |COSIED | | + | {{R-letters |10|WDMEOISCE|COMEDIES |COSIED | | 58|22 | 82}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|KVUIMNSEH|hunkies {{x}}|MINUS |INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | + | {{R-letters |11|KVUIMNSEH|hunkies {{x}}|MINUS |INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | 58|27 | 89}} |
{{R-letters |12|GRDOEMFIU|MORGUE |GORED |DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG| 64|27 | 96}} | {{R-letters |12|GRDOEMFIU|MORGUE |GORED |DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG| 64|27 | 96}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|TBAESANLR|STABLER |ABATES |ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE| 71|27 |104}} | {{R-letters |13|TBAESANLR|STABLER |ABATES |ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE| 71|27 |104}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 50|25|2|9|5|1| 758 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|25|2|9|5|1| 758 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|750|sol2=(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) | |750|sol2=(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) | ||
|rr=758|solrr=(25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 | |rr=758|solrr=(25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|THEYSAVOR|sol=OVERHASTY|71|32|124}} | {{R-conundrum|15|THEYSAVOR|sol=OVERHASTY|71|32|124}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{Dailymotion|xai5j3e}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:8579}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:8579}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:38, 23 June 2026
Episode 8579 was broadcast on 11 August 2025, as part of Series 92.
Helen Ross played Donald Elsom, with Helen Ross winning 71 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Ranj Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
At 96 years of age, Elsom is the oldest contestant to appear in the history of the show.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Ross | Score | Donald Elsom | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFELNAMSE | FLAMES | 6 – 0 | NAMES | ENAMELS, FEMALES, FLAMENS*, LENSMAN*, LENSMEN* | 7 |
| 2 | VDLOUNRET | TRUNDLE | 13 – 0 | LOUDER | LOUVRED*, ROUNDEL, UNLOVED*, VOLUTED* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 50 8 10 5 2 → 791 | 790
2 × 8 × 50 − 10 |
20 – 0 | ☓ |
RR: 791 = (10 + 5) × 50 + 25 + 8 × 2 |
24 |
| TTT | MEGAFLINT | Thoughts of soft fruit existed in your imagination. | FIGMENTAL | |||
| 4 | RATPEDYIE | PIRATED | 27 – 7 | PARTIED | DIETARY, DIPTERA*, PEATIER*, PREDATE*, RETYPED*, TAPERED* | 31 |
| 5 | STIUAGRHP | GRAPHS | 33 – 7 | PARTS | UPRIGHTS | 39 |
| 6 | 100 50 1 7 8 1 → 490 | 493
(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 |
40 – 14 | 493
(8 + 1 + 1) × 50 − 7 |
RR: 490 = (7 − 1 − 1) × (100 + 8) − 50 |
49 |
| 7 | TLPOEIRNS | POLITER | 40 – 22 | POINTERS | PORNIEST*, PROTEINS, REPOINTS, SPLINTER* | 57 |
| 8 | RZTOAENLO | tazer ☓ | 40 – 22 | looters ☓ | ORTOLAN | 64 |
| 9 | 25 1 7 8 4 10 → 378 | 378
(8 + 7) × 25 + 4 − 1 |
50 – 22 | — |
|
74 |
| TTT | HEADYWOES | You spot Hank — it must be something in your makeup. | EYESHADOW | |||
| 10 | WDMEOISCE | COMEDIES | 58 – 22 | COSIED | 82 | |
| 11 | KVUIMNSEH | hunkies ☓ | 58 – 27 | MINUS | INHUMES, MIKVEHS* | 89 |
| 12 | GRDOEMFIU | MORGUE | 64 – 27 | GORED | DEIFORM*, FIGURED*, FIREDOG | 96 |
| 13 | TBAESANLR | STABLER | 71 – 27 | ABATES | ANTBEARS, ARBALEST*, RATSBANE | 104 |
| 14 | 50 25 2 9 5 1 → 758 | — | 71 – 32 | 750
(25 + 50) × (9 + 1) |
RR: 758 = (25 + 50) × 2 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
114 |
| 15 | THEYSAVOR | 71 – 32 | OVERHASTY | 124 | ||
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
