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{{episode|previous=Episode 8579|next=Episode 8581}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8579|next=Episode 8581}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8580''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8580''' was broadcast on 12 August 2025, as part of [[Series 92]]. |
[[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Jason Fleming]], with Helen Ross winning {{score|83|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Helen Ross (Series 92)|Helen Ross]] played [[Jason Fleming]], with Helen Ross winning {{score|83|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Helen Ross|Jason Fleming}} | {{Rounds-start|Helen Ross|Jason Fleming}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |THEINLGFE|FLEETING |FEELING | | + | {{R-letters |1 |THEINLGFE|FLEETING |FEELING | | 8|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |LRTUOEMNS|REMOUNTS |MOUNTERS |TURNSOLE | + | {{R-letters |2 |LRTUOEMNS|REMOUNTS |MOUNTERS |TURNSOLE | 16|8 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|1|10|4|7| 161 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|1|10|4|7| 161 | ||
|161|sol1=7 × 25 − 10 − 4 | |161|sol1=7 × 25 − 10 − 4 | ||
| Line 13: | Line 13: | ||
|26|18|26}} | |26|18|26}} | ||
{{R-TTT |REBELKIND|The horse had a narrow outlook on life.|BLINKERED}} | {{R-TTT |REBELKIND|The horse had a narrow outlook on life.|BLINKERED}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |PSVIAETRU|PRIVATES |PRIVATES | | + | {{R-letters |4 |PSVIAETRU|PRIVATES |PRIVATES | | 34|26 | 34}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |HAMSEFOMR|HAMMERS |foamers {{x}}|SHAMMER | + | {{R-letters |5 |HAMSEFOMR|HAMMERS |foamers {{x}}|SHAMMER | 41|26 | 41}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|5|9|5|7|7| 558 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|5|9|5|7|7| 558 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|552 {{x}} | |552 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=558|solrr=(5 × 7 + | + | |rr=558|solrr=(5 × 7 + 7 − 5 + 25) × 9 |
|41|26|51}} | |41|26|51}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |TDIAQUSNA|QUAINT |QUAINT |ASQUINT*, QUINTAS | + | {{R-letters |7 |TDIAQUSNA|QUAINT |QUAINT |ASQUINT*, QUINTAS | 47|32 | 58}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |SDGOIARGI|RADIOS |ROADS |AROIDS*, DORGIS*, RIGIDS* | 53|32 | 64}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |SDGOIARGI|RADIOS |ROADS |AROIDS*, DORGIS*, RIGIDS*| 53|32 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|1|6|2|7| 436 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|25|1|6|2|7| 436 | ||
|432 | |432 | ||
| − | |436| | + | |436|sol2=(6 − 2) × (100 + 1) + 25 + 7 |
|53|42|74}} | |53|42|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DONEITTEN|He's done it ten times already this term; he needs to start behaving.|DETENTION}} | + | {{R-TTT |DONEITTEN|He's done it ten times already this term — he needs to start behaving.|DETENTION}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|YKNDAENOD|YANKED |YANKED |ANNOYED, ANODYNE | + | {{R-letters |10|YKNDAENOD|YANKED |YANKED |ANNOYED, ANODYNE | 59|48 | 81}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|REWLIRUBT|BURLIER |blurter {{x}}|REBUILT*, TWIRLER | + | {{R-letters |11|REWLIRUBT|BURLIER |blurter {{x}}|REBUILT*, TWIRLER | 66|48 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|PGPOUASMO|opposum {{x}}|SPAM |POMPOUS | + | {{R-letters |12|PGPOUASMO|opposum {{x}}|SPAM |POMPOUS | 66|52 | 95}} |
{{R-letters |13|TJDEISRTO|STORIED |JITTERS |DISTORT*, DOTTERS*, DOTTIER*, EDITORS, JOISTED*, JOTTERS, SORTIED*, STEROID, TORTIES*, TRIJETS*, TRIODES*| 73|59 |102}} | {{R-letters |13|TJDEISRTO|STORIED |JITTERS |DISTORT*, DOTTERS*, DOTTIER*, EDITORS, JOISTED*, JOTTERS, SORTIED*, STEROID, TORTIES*, TRIJETS*, TRIODES*| 73|59 |102}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 1|6|3|4|5|5| 317 | {{R-numbers |14| 1|6|3|4|5|5| 317 | ||
|310 | |310 | ||
| − | |319|sol2= | + | |319|sol2=5 × 5 × (3 × 4 + 1) − 6 |
|rr=317|solrr=(5 × 5 × 4 + 6) × 3 − 1 | |rr=317|solrr=(5 × 5 × 4 + 6) × 3 − 1 | ||
|73|66|112}} | |73|66|112}} | ||
Latest revision as of 08:20, 24 August 2025
Episode 8580 was broadcast on 12 August 2025, as part of Series 92.
Helen Ross played Jason Fleming, with Helen Ross winning 83 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Ranj Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Ross | Score | Jason Fleming | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | THEINLGFE | FLEETING | 8 – 0 | FEELING | 8 | |
| 2 | LRTUOEMNS | REMOUNTS | 16 – 8 | MOUNTERS | TURNSOLE | 16 |
| 3 | 25 2 1 10 4 7 → 161 | 161
7 × 25 − 10 − 4 |
26 – 18 | 161
7 × 25 − 10 − 4 |
|
26 |
| TTT | REBELKIND | The horse had a narrow outlook on life. | BLINKERED | |||
| 4 | PSVIAETRU | PRIVATES | 34 – 26 | PRIVATES | 34 | |
| 5 | HAMSEFOMR | HAMMERS | 41 – 26 | foamers ☓ | SHAMMER | 41 |
| 6 | 25 5 9 5 7 7 → 558 | — | 41 – 26 | 552 ☓ |
RR: 558 = (5 × 7 + 7 − 5 + 25) × 9 |
51 |
| 7 | TDIAQUSNA | QUAINT | 47 – 32 | QUAINT | ASQUINT*, QUINTAS | 58 |
| 8 | SDGOIARGI | RADIOS | 53 – 32 | ROADS | AROIDS*, DORGIS*, RIGIDS* | 64 |
| 9 | 100 25 1 6 2 7 → 436 | 432 | 53 – 42 | 436
(6 − 2) × (100 + 1) + 25 + 7 |
|
74 |
| TTT | DONEITTEN | He's done it ten times already this term — he needs to start behaving. | DETENTION | |||
| 10 | YKNDAENOD | YANKED | 59 – 48 | YANKED | ANNOYED, ANODYNE | 81 |
| 11 | REWLIRUBT | BURLIER | 66 – 48 | blurter ☓ | REBUILT*, TWIRLER | 88 |
| 12 | PGPOUASMO | opposum ☓ | 66 – 52 | SPAM | POMPOUS | 95 |
| 13 | TJDEISRTO | STORIED | 73 – 59 | JITTERS | DISTORT*, DOTTERS*, DOTTIER*, EDITORS, JOISTED*, JOTTERS, SORTIED*, STEROID, TORTIES*, TRIJETS*, TRIODES* | 102 |
| 14 | 1 6 3 4 5 5 → 317 | 310 | 73 – 66 | 319
5 × 5 × (3 × 4 + 1) − 6 |
RR: 317 = (5 × 5 × 4 + 6) × 3 − 1 |
112 |
| 15 | EDGEVISIT | DIGESTIVE
(1.75 seconds) |
83 – 66 | 122 | ||
