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| − | '''Episode 8678''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8678''' was broadcast on 9 January 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. |
[[James Judge]] played [[Carolyn Evans]], with James Judge winning {{score|91|67}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Debbie McGee]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[James Judge]] played [[Carolyn Evans]], with James Judge winning {{score|91|67}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Debbie McGee]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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|417 | |417 | ||
|21|0|23}} | |21|0|23}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |RECASTHIT|Recast the lead in the hit musical for being | + | {{R-TTT |RECASTHIT|Recast the lead in the hit musical for being overdramatic.|THEATRICS}} |
{{R-letters |4 |DANEGRIFC|READING |READING |DEFACING, REFACING | 28|7 | 31}} | {{R-letters |4 |DANEGRIFC|READING |READING |DEFACING, REFACING | 28|7 | 31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |GETPOTSIE|POTTIES |POTTIES |EGOTISE*, EGOTIST*, POETISE*, TIPTOES| 35|14 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |GETPOTSIE|POTTIES |POTTIES |EGOTISE*, EGOTIST*, POETISE*, TIPTOES| 35|14 | 38}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 25|2|9|10|5|4| 695 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|2|9|10|5|4| 695 | ||
|695|sol1=(9 − 2) × 4 × 25 − 5 | |695|sol1=(9 − 2) × 4 × 25 − 5 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|68|20|72}} | |68|20|72}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MAGICTRAP|For this trick, {{w|Debbie McGee|Debbie}} found a trapdoor was the sensible solution.|PRAGMATIC}} | {{R-TTT |MAGICTRAP|For this trick, {{w|Debbie McGee|Debbie}} found a trapdoor was the sensible solution.|PRAGMATIC}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|SATURTELO|slatter {{x}}|OUTLAST |LUSTRATE, OUTSTARE| 68|27 | 80}} | + | {{R-letters |10|SATURTELO|slatter {{x}}|OUTLAST |LUSTRATE, OUTSTARE | 68|27 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|CBENLIESA|SILENCE |BEANIES |BASELINE, SALIENCE | + | {{R-letters |11|CBENLIESA|SILENCE |BEANIES |BASELINE, SALIENCE | 75|34 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|TACUNHOJR|OUTRAN |COURANT | | + | {{R-letters |12|TACUNHOJR|OUTRAN |COURANT | | 75|41 | 95}} |
{{R-letters |13|LPRIAOIML|PRIMAL |PRIMAL |IMPAIR, LIPOMA*, PALLOR*, PILLAR*| 81|47 |101}} | {{R-letters |13|LPRIAOIML|PRIMAL |PRIMAL |IMPAIR, LIPOMA*, PALLOR*, PILLAR*| 81|47 |101}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 7|4|3|5|5|8| 221 | {{R-numbers |14| 7|4|3|5|5|8| 221 | ||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 18 January 2026
Episode 8678 was broadcast on 9 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
James Judge played Carolyn Evans, with James Judge winning 91 – 67. The Dictionary Corner guest was Debbie McGee, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Judge | Score | Carolyn Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GEDKOUMSR | SMOKED | 6 – 0 | smudger ☓ | DROGUES, GOURDES*, GROUSED, MORGUES | 7 |
| 2 | WIMOTSUYI | OMITS | 11 – 0 | outswim ☓ | MOISTY, MYOTIS, OSTIUM* | 13 |
| 3 | 75 6 9 1 8 4 → 416 | 416
(75 − 4) × 6 − 9 − 1 |
21 – 0 | 417 |
|
23 |
| TTT | RECASTHIT | Recast the lead in the hit musical for being overdramatic. | THEATRICS | |||
| 4 | DANEGRIFC | READING | 28 – 7 | READING | DEFACING, REFACING | 31 |
| 5 | GETPOTSIE | POTTIES | 35 – 14 | POTTIES | EGOTISE*, EGOTIST*, POETISE*, TIPTOES | 38 |
| 6 | 50 5 8 10 7 2 → 906 | 906
(8 + 10) × 50 + (5 + 7) ÷ 2 |
45 – 14 | 905 |
|
48 |
| 7 | QRNHAEUDG | HUNGER | 51 – 20 | GANDER | NURAGHE*, UNHEARD | 55 |
| 8 | RIBOTNEDT | BORNITE | 58 – 20 | BONED | BITTERN, DOTTIER, ORBITED, TRIDENT*, TRITONE* | 62 |
| 9 | 25 2 9 10 5 4 → 695 | 695
(9 − 2) × 4 × 25 − 5 |
68 – 20 | — |
|
72 |
| TTT | MAGICTRAP | For this trick, Debbie found a trapdoor was the sensible solution. | PRAGMATIC | |||
| 10 | SATURTELO | slatter ☓ | 68 – 27 | OUTLAST | LUSTRATE, OUTSTARE | 80 |
| 11 | CBENLIESA | SILENCE | 75 – 34 | BEANIES | BASELINE, SALIENCE | 88 |
| 12 | TACUNHOJR | OUTRAN | 75 – 41 | COURANT | 95 | |
| 13 | LPRIAOIML | PRIMAL | 81 – 47 | PRIMAL | IMPAIR, LIPOMA*, PALLOR*, PILLAR* | 101 |
| 14 | 7 4 3 5 5 8 → 221 | 221
8 × 7 × 4 − 3 |
91 – 57 | 221
8 × 4 × 7 − 3 |
|
111 |
| 15 | ITSYBALTI | 91 – 67 | STABILITY
(10.75 seconds) |
121 | ||
