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Difference between revisions of "Episode 8632"
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Jack Dolan|Tim Root}} | {{Rounds-start|Jack Dolan|Tim Root}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |MRNAODEAI|MORAINE |MARINADE |RADIOMAN, RADIOMEN*| 0|8 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |MRNAODEAI|MORAINE |MARINADE |RADIOMAN, RADIOMEN* | 0|8 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |UAPSTMOEG|POSTAGE |GATES |STUMPAGE | + | {{R-letters |2 |UAPSTMOEG|POSTAGE |GATES |STUMPAGE | 7|8 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|6|3|9|9|2| 126 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|6|3|9|9|2| 126 | ||
|126|sol1=75 + 9 × 6 − 3 | |126|sol1=75 + 9 × 6 − 3 | ||
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|825|sol1=(100 + 25) × 7 − 50 | |825|sol1=(100 + 25) × 7 − 50 | ||
|824 | |824 | ||
| − | |rr=827|solrr=(100 + 25 − 10 | + | |rr=827|solrr=(100 + 25 − (10 + 4)) × 7 + 50 |
|38|32|51}} | |38|32|51}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |NOSALOAIW|SALOON |SALOON |LANAIS*, LIANAS*, LOWANS*, SALINA| 44|38 | 57}} | {{R-letters |7 |NOSALOAIW|SALOON |SALOON |LANAIS*, LIANAS*, LOWANS*, SALINA| 44|38 | 57}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |UOLMXPEIT|MOTILE |MOULT |EXPLOIT | + | {{R-letters |8 |UOLMXPEIT|MOTILE |MOULT |EXPLOIT | 50|38 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|10|1|8|6| 982 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|10|1|8|6| 982 | ||
|981 | |981 | ||
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{{R-TTT |SHELASTED|She lasted forever in written form.|DEATHLESS}} | {{R-TTT |SHELASTED|She lasted forever in written form.|DEATHLESS}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|EISRLRUOG|GLORIES |SURLIER |GROUSER*, LORRIES*, LOURIES*, LOUSIER, LURGIES*, REGULOS*, RELIGOS*, RIGOURS*| 57|55 | 81}} | {{R-letters |10|EISRLRUOG|GLORIES |SURLIER |GROUSER*, LORRIES*, LOURIES*, LOUSIER, LURGIES*, REGULOS*, RELIGOS*, RIGOURS*| 57|55 | 81}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|BETUCISTA|BUTTIES |BUTTIES |EUSTATIC | + | {{R-letters |11|BETUCISTA|BUTTIES |BUTTIES |EUSTATIC | 64|62 | 89}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|OIDNTWEOH| | + | {{R-letters |12|OIDNTWEOH|HOOTED |WOODEN |HOEDOWN, TWOONIE* | 70|68 | 96}} |
{{R-letters |13|ERUYETLAI|truely {{x}}|RELATE |ATELIER, IRATELY*, REALITY*| 70|74 |103}} | {{R-letters |13|ERUYETLAI|truely {{x}}|RELATE |ATELIER, IRATELY*, REALITY*| 70|74 |103}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 75|50|25|9|9|10| 225 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|50|25|9|9|10| 225 | ||
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|225|sol2=25 × 9 | |225|sol2=25 × 9 | ||
|80|84|113}} | |80|84|113}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|EASYCROCS|c2time= | + | {{R-conundrum|15|EASYCROCS|c2time=18.25|c2sol=ACCESSORY|80|94|123}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:22, 29 October 2025
Episode 8632 was broadcast on 23 October 2025, as part of Series 92.
Jack Dolan played Tim Root, with Tim Root winning 94 – 80. The Dictionary Corner guest was Les Dennis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jack Dolan | Score | Tim Root | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRNAODEAI | MORAINE | 0 – 8 | MARINADE | RADIOMAN, RADIOMEN* | 8 |
| 2 | UAPSTMOEG | POSTAGE | 7 – 8 | GATES | STUMPAGE | 16 |
| 3 | 75 6 3 9 9 2 → 126 | 126
75 + 9 × 6 − 3 |
17 – 18 | 126
(9 + 2 + 6) × 3 + 75 |
|
26 |
| TTT | APPYUSERS | To get this, go scrolling on ancient media. | PAPYRUSES | |||
| 4 | UETNKNIER | REUNITE | 24 – 25 | REUNITE | KERNITE*, RETINUE*, UTERINE* | 33 |
| 5 | AISGNECDH | CHASING | 31 – 32 | SHADING | ECHIDNAS*, HEADINGS, SHEADING | 41 |
| 6 | 50 100 25 10 7 4 → 827 | 825
(100 + 25) × 7 − 50 |
38 – 32 | 824 |
RR: 827 = (100 + 25 − (10 + 4)) × 7 + 50 |
51 |
| 7 | NOSALOAIW | SALOON | 44 – 38 | SALOON | LANAIS*, LIANAS*, LOWANS*, SALINA | 57 |
| 8 | UOLMXPEIT | MOTILE | 50 – 38 | MOULT | EXPLOIT | 64 |
| 9 | 100 9 10 1 8 6 → 982 | 981 | 50 – 48 | 982
100 × 10 − (8 − 6) × 9 |
|
74 |
| TTT | SHELASTED | She lasted forever in written form. | DEATHLESS | |||
| 10 | EISRLRUOG | GLORIES | 57 – 55 | SURLIER | GROUSER*, LORRIES*, LOURIES*, LOUSIER, LURGIES*, REGULOS*, RELIGOS*, RIGOURS* | 81 |
| 11 | BETUCISTA | BUTTIES | 64 – 62 | BUTTIES | EUSTATIC | 89 |
| 12 | OIDNTWEOH | HOOTED | 70 – 68 | WOODEN | HOEDOWN, TWOONIE* | 96 |
| 13 | ERUYETLAI | truely ☓ | 70 – 74 | RELATE | ATELIER, IRATELY*, REALITY* | 103 |
| 14 | 75 50 25 9 9 10 → 225 | 225
25 × 9 |
80 – 84 | 225
25 × 9 |
|
113 |
| 15 | EASYCROCS | 80 – 94 | ACCESSORY
(18.25 seconds) |
123 | ||
