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{{R-TTT |SERVESLEN|It serves Len well to be completely confident.|NERVELESS}} | {{R-TTT |SERVESLEN|It serves Len well to be completely confident.|NERVELESS}} | ||
{{R-letters |4 |NDOPUALIG|UPLOADING|LAUDING | | 37|12 | 42}} | {{R-letters |4 |NDOPUALIG|UPLOADING|LAUDING | | 37|12 | 42}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |SYLTREOUE|RESOLUTE |outlyers {{x}}|ELYTROUS*, UROSTYLE| 45|12 | 50}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |SYLTREOUE|RESOLUTE |outlyers {{x}}|ELYTROUS*, UROSTYLE | 45|12 | 50}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|7|10|8|5|8| 636 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|7|10|8|5|8| 636 | ||
|635|sol1=8 × 8 × 10 − 5 | |635|sol1=8 × 8 × 10 − 5 | ||
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|607 | |607 | ||
|78|27|86}} | |78|27|86}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |WASMAROON|I was marooned but thankfully | + | {{R-TTT |WASMAROON|I was marooned but thankfully she "rows" to the occasion.|OARSWOMAN}} |
{{R-letters |10|PNMAEOGNE|MANGO |MANGE |AGNOMEN*, ANEMONE*, PEONAGE*| 83|32 | 93}} | {{R-letters |10|PNMAEOGNE|MANGO |MANGE |AGNOMEN*, ANEMONE*, PEONAGE*| 83|32 | 93}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|FTSJSIAOE|FEIJOAS |FEATS |FASTIES*, FIESTAS, SOFTIES, SOSATIE*| 90|32 |100}} | {{R-letters |11|FTSJSIAOE|FEIJOAS |FEATS |FASTIES*, FIESTAS, SOFTIES, SOSATIE*| 90|32 |100}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|RITGAENKL|RETAKING |RELATING |ALERTING, ALTERING, INTEGRAL*, TANGLIER*, TRIANGLE| 98|40 |108}} | {{R-letters |12|RITGAENKL|RETAKING |RELATING |ALERTING, ALTERING, INTEGRAL*, TANGLIER*, TRIANGLE| 98|40 |108}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |13|DSTGCOUIA|AGOUTIS |outsaid {{x}}|DACOITS, DAIGOUS*|105|40 |115}} | + | {{R-letters |13|DSTGCOUIA|AGOUTIS |outsaid {{x}}|DACOITS, DAIGOUS* |105|40 |115}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 100|6|7|5|1|10| 181 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|6|7|5|1|10| 181 | ||
|183 | |183 | ||
|181|sol2=10 × 7 + 100 + 6 + 5 | |181|sol2=10 × 7 + 100 + 6 + 5 | ||
|105|50|125}} | |105|50|125}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|SEAANSWER|c2time=6. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|SEAANSWER|c2time=6.25|c2sol=AWARENESS|105|60|135}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 06:58, 18 January 2026
Episode 8677 was broadcast on 8 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Megel Barker played Kev Strain, with Megel Barker winning 105 – 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Debbie McGee, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Megel Barker | Score | Kev Strain | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMCQRIAEA | RECLAIM | 7 – 7 | MIRACLE | CARAMEL, CLAIMER* | 7 |
| 2 | PMAOTHUWE | MOUTH | 12 – 12 | THUMP | APOTHEM | 14 |
| 3 | 50 100 25 75 9 5 → 572 | 573
5 × 100 + 75 − 50 ÷ 25 |
19 – 12 | 575 |
RR: 572 = 9 × 75 − 100 − (5 − 50 ÷ 25) |
24 |
| TTT | SERVESLEN | It serves Len well to be completely confident. | NERVELESS | |||
| 4 | NDOPUALIG | UPLOADING | 37 – 12 | LAUDING | 42 | |
| 5 | SYLTREOUE | RESOLUTE | 45 – 12 | outlyers ☓ | ELYTROUS*, UROSTYLE | 50 |
| 6 | 75 7 10 8 5 8 → 636 | 635
8 × 8 × 10 − 5 |
52 – 19 | 635
8 × 75 + 5 × 7 |
RR: 636 = (75 − 5) × 10 − 8 × 8 |
60 |
| 7 | NSMPHIEOE | PHONEMES | 60 – 19 | HOPES | 68 | |
| 8 | BNUEDROSI | REBOUNDS | 68 – 27 | BOUNDERS | BRUNOISE*, BURNSIDE, DONBURIS*, SIDEBURN, SUBORNED* | 76 |
| 9 | 100 75 50 25 8 7 → 608 | 608
7 × 100 − 75 − 25 + 8 |
78 – 27 | 607 |
|
86 |
| TTT | WASMAROON | I was marooned but thankfully she "rows" to the occasion. | OARSWOMAN | |||
| 10 | PNMAEOGNE | MANGO | 83 – 32 | MANGE | AGNOMEN*, ANEMONE*, PEONAGE* | 93 |
| 11 | FTSJSIAOE | FEIJOAS | 90 – 32 | FEATS | FASTIES*, FIESTAS, SOFTIES, SOSATIE* | 100 |
| 12 | RITGAENKL | RETAKING | 98 – 40 | RELATING | ALERTING, ALTERING, INTEGRAL*, TANGLIER*, TRIANGLE | 108 |
| 13 | DSTGCOUIA | AGOUTIS | 105 – 40 | outsaid ☓ | DACOITS, DAIGOUS* | 115 |
| 14 | 100 6 7 5 1 10 → 181 | 183 | 105 – 50 | 181
10 × 7 + 100 + 6 + 5 |
|
125 |
| 15 | SEAANSWER | 105 – 60 | AWARENESS
(6.25 seconds) |
135 | ||
