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[[Daniel Face]] played [[Maggie O'Brien]], with Daniel Face winning {{score|114|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jo Good]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Daniel Face]] played [[Maggie O'Brien]], with Daniel Face winning {{score|114|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jo Good]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: For unknown reasons, the apostrophe in O'Brien's surname was excluded from her nameplate. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|other=823|solother=(6 × 3 + 1) × 7 × 6 + 25 | |other=823|solother=(6 × 3 + 1) × 7 × 6 + 25 | ||
|21|7|34}} | |21|7|34}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |WEEREDHAT|The wee red hat is worn | + | {{R-TTT |WEEREDHAT|The wee red hat is worn come rain or shine.|WEATHERED}} |
{{R-letters |4 |SDZOANIEV|ANODIZES |INVADES | | 29|7 | 42}} | {{R-letters |4 |SDZOANIEV|ANODIZES |INVADES | | 29|7 | 42}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |OAOTLEIKP|POOTLE |POLITE |KATIPO*, LOOKIE*, LOOKIT*, OOLITE*, OPIATE, PELOTA*, PIOLET*, TALKIE*, TOOLIE*| 35|13 | 48}} | {{R-letters |5 |OAOTLEIKP|POOTLE |POLITE |KATIPO*, LOOKIE*, LOOKIT*, OOLITE*, OPIATE, PELOTA*, PIOLET*, TALKIE*, TOOLIE*| 35|13 | 48}} | ||
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|875 | |875 | ||
|68|18|92}} | |68|18|92}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |GOODSLENT|{{w|JoAnne Good|Jo's}} lent me some jewellery, but I don't think it's precious.|GOLDSTONE}} | + | {{R-TTT |GOODSLENT|{{w|JoAnne Good|Jo's}} lent me some jewellery — it glitters, but I don't think it's precious.|GOLDSTONE}} |
{{R-letters |10|NIRNEVWTU|VINTNER |VIRTUE |UNRIVET*, UNTWINE, VENTURI| 75|18 | 99}} | {{R-letters |10|NIRNEVWTU|VINTNER |VIRTUE |UNRIVET*, UNTWINE, VENTURI| 75|18 | 99}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|IAEJCLCID|JAILED |ICICLE |ACCIDIE | 81|24 |106}} | {{R-letters |11|IAEJCLCID|JAILED |ICICLE |ACCIDIE | 81|24 |106}} | ||
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|153|sol2=50 × 3 + 8 − (6 − 1) | |153|sol2=50 × 3 + 8 − (6 − 1) | ||
|104|40|129}} | |104|40|129}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|ANOILGRUB|c1time=5. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|ANOILGRUB|c1time=5.25|c1sol=LABOURING|114|40|139}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:41, 2 February 2026
Episode 8684 was broadcast on 19 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Daniel Face played Maggie O'Brien, with Daniel Face winning 114 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Good, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: For unknown reasons, the apostrophe in O'Brien's surname was excluded from her nameplate.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Face | Score | Maggie O'Brien | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OAUMYNIPE | PNEUMA | 6 – 0 | MOANY | ANOMIE*, EPONYM*, MOPANE, MOPANI*, MYOPIA*, PAEONY*, PAYNIM*, PIEMAN*, YAUPON*, YEOMAN | 6 |
| 2 | RSUATBIEL | SUITABLE | 14 – 0 | BLISTER | BRUTALISE | 24 |
| 3 | 25 1 6 6 3 7 → 823 | 824
(6 × 6 − 3) × 25 − 1 |
21 – 7 | 824
(7 × 3 + 6 + 6) × 25 − 1 |
RR: 822 Best: 823 = (6 × 3 + 1) × 7 × 6 + 25 |
34 |
| TTT | WEEREDHAT | The wee red hat is worn come rain or shine. | WEATHERED | |||
| 4 | SDZOANIEV | ANODIZES | 29 – 7 | INVADES | 42 | |
| 5 | OAOTLEIKP | POOTLE | 35 – 13 | POLITE | KATIPO*, LOOKIE*, LOOKIT*, OOLITE*, OPIATE, PELOTA*, PIOLET*, TALKIE*, TOOLIE* | 48 |
| 6 | 25 2 4 5 1 6 → 996 | 996
(6 + 2) × 5 × 25 − 4 |
45 – 13 | 995 |
|
58 |
| 7 | AEILHTORN | RELATION | 53 – 13 | ETHANOL | LIONHEART | 76 |
| 8 | HDEUEMDFU | FUMED | 58 – 18 | FUMED | FEUDED | 82 |
| 9 | 25 7 4 7 1 3 → 874 | 874
(7 × 4 + 7) × 25 − 1 |
68 – 18 | 875 |
|
92 |
| TTT | GOODSLENT | Jo's lent me some jewellery — it glitters, but I don't think it's precious. | GOLDSTONE | |||
| 10 | NIRNEVWTU | VINTNER | 75 – 18 | VIRTUE | UNRIVET*, UNTWINE, VENTURI | 99 |
| 11 | IAEJCLCID | JAILED | 81 – 24 | ICICLE | ACCIDIE | 106 |
| 12 | GSGEUONIM | IGNEOUS | 88 – 24 | MUSING | GEOSMIN*, MOGGIES, MOUSING, MUGGINS, NOGGIES* | 113 |
| 13 | AOASNOTAN | SONATA | 94 – 30 | SONATA | NANTOS*, NOONAS*, SANTON* | 119 |
| 14 | 50 6 1 3 8 10 → 153 | 153
(50 + 1) × 3 |
104 – 40 | 153
50 × 3 + 8 − (6 − 1) |
|
129 |
| 15 | ANOILGRUB | LABOURING
(5.25 seconds) |
114 – 40 | 139 | ||
