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{{Rounds-start|Callum Ridley|Paul Kilius-Smith}} | {{Rounds-start|Callum Ridley|Paul Kilius-Smith}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |VPGSEIARN|SPEARING |SPARING |VINEGARS | 8|0 | 8}} | {{R-letters |1 |VPGSEIARN|SPEARING |SPARING |VINEGARS | 8|0 | 8}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |HFTRUEOGH| | + | {{R-letters |2 |HFTRUEOGH|FOURTH |THROUGH |FOREGUT, TOUGHER* | 8|7 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|3|4|5|1|6| 354 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|3|4|5|1|6| 354 | ||
|354|sol1=100 x 3 + (4 + 5) x 6 | |354|sol1=100 x 3 + (4 + 5) x 6 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|18|7|25}} | |18|7|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |STEPSRIOT|Forget {{w|Steps (pop group)|Steps}}; think about one of the {{w|Spice Girls}}|SPORTIEST}} | + | {{R-TTT |STEPSRIOT|Forget {{w|Steps (pop group)|Steps}} — think about one of the {{w|Spice Girls}}.|SPORTIEST}} |
{{R-letters |4 |DTPIEXTAM|MATTED |TAXIED |MIXTAPE | 24|13 | 32}} | {{R-letters |4 |DTPIEXTAM|MATTED |TAXIED |MIXTAPE | 24|13 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |RSWLOEOSL|LOWERS |slowers {{x}}|SOOLERS, SWOLLER* | 30|13 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |RSWLOEOSL|LOWERS |slowers {{x}}|SOOLERS, SWOLLER* | 30|13 | 39}} | ||
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|854 {{x}} | |854 {{x}} | ||
|854 {{x}} | |854 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=854|solrr=(5 x 25 − 7 | + | |rr=854|solrr=(5 x 25 − (7 − 4)) x 7 |
|30|13|49}} | |30|13|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |GYCDEUALN|UNLACED |GLANCED |CLANGED, LANGUED*, UNCAGED*| 37|20 | 56}} | {{R-letters |7 |GYCDEUALN|UNLACED |GLANCED |CLANGED, LANGUED*, UNCAGED*| 37|20 | 56}} | ||
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|other=888|solother=(50 × 5 − 75 ÷ 25) × 4 − 100 | |other=888|solother=(50 × 5 − 75 ÷ 25) × 4 − 100 | ||
|50|20|74}} | |50|20|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |TOMSPLACE|{{w|Tom Read Wilson|Tom's}} place | + | {{R-TTT |TOMSPLACE|{{w|Tom Read Wilson|Tom's}} place is full of this, so, who you gonna call?|ECTOPLASM}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|SNWNIEACB|cannies {{x}}|CANINES |NANCIES*, SWANNIE*| 50|27 | 81}} | + | {{R-letters |10|SNWNIEACB|cannies {{x}}|CANINES |NANCIES*, SWANNIE* | 50|27 | 81}} |
{{R-letters |11|MKDNEUOPB|BUNKED |BUNKED |BUNKOED | 56|33 | 88}} | {{R-letters |11|MKDNEUOPB|BUNKED |BUNKED |BUNKOED | 56|33 | 88}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|JDETUSAPT|upstated {{x}}|ADJUST |SPATTED*, STATUED*, UPDATES*, UPSTATE| 56|39 | 95}} | {{R-letters |12|JDETUSAPT|upstated {{x}}|ADJUST |SPATTED*, STATUED*, UPDATES*, UPSTATE| 56|39 | 95}} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:34, 8 February 2026
Episode 8693 was broadcast on 30 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Callum Ridley played Paul Kilius-Smith, with Callum Ridley winning 94 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom Read Wilson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Callum Ridley | Score | Paul Kilius-Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VPGSEIARN | SPEARING | 8 – 0 | SPARING | VINEGARS | 8 |
| 2 | HFTRUEOGH | FOURTH | 8 – 7 | THROUGH | FOREGUT, TOUGHER* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 3 4 5 1 6 → 354 | 354
100 x 3 + (4 + 5) x 6 |
18 – 7 | — |
|
25 |
| TTT | STEPSRIOT | Forget Steps — think about one of the Spice Girls. | SPORTIEST | |||
| 4 | DTPIEXTAM | MATTED | 24 – 13 | TAXIED | MIXTAPE | 32 |
| 5 | RSWLOEOSL | LOWERS | 30 – 13 | slowers ☓ | SOOLERS, SWOLLER* | 39 |
| 6 | 25 5 7 7 4 9 → 854 | 854 ☓ | 30 – 13 | 854 ☓ |
RR: 854 = (5 x 25 − (7 − 4)) x 7 |
49 |
| 7 | GYCDEUALN | UNLACED | 37 – 20 | GLANCED | CLANGED, LANGUED*, UNCAGED* | 56 |
| 8 | RFRIENOTE | FRONTIER | 45 – 20 | REFINER | REORIENT | 64 |
| 9 | 25 50 100 75 4 5 → 888 | 895
(4 + 5) x 100 − (75 + 50) ÷ 5 |
50 – 20 | 900 |
Best: 888 = (50 × 5 − 75 ÷ 25) × 4 − 100 |
74 |
| TTT | TOMSPLACE | Tom's place is full of this, so, who you gonna call? | ECTOPLASM | |||
| 10 | SNWNIEACB | cannies ☓ | 50 – 27 | CANINES | NANCIES*, SWANNIE* | 81 |
| 11 | MKDNEUOPB | BUNKED | 56 – 33 | BUNKED | BUNKOED | 88 |
| 12 | JDETUSAPT | upstated ☓ | 56 – 39 | ADJUST | SPATTED*, STATUED*, UPDATES*, UPSTATE | 95 |
| 13 | QTNSUEIAO | EQUATIONS | 74 – 39 | QUESTION | 113 | |
| 14 | 75 3 5 1 6 8 → 819 | 819
(8 + 3) x 75 − 6 |
84 – 49 | 819
(8 + 3) x 75 − 6 |
|
123 |
| 15 | SPIDERSAN | RAPIDNESS
(2 seconds) |
94 – 49 | 133 | ||
