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'''Episode 8696''' was broadcast on 4 February 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. | '''Episode 8696''' was broadcast on 4 February 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. | ||
| − | [[Callum Ridley]] played [[James Massey]], with Callum Ridley winning {{score|83|51}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Callum Ridley]] played [[James Massey]], with Callum Ridley winning {{score|83|51}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | During the Introduction, [[Les Dennis]] incorrectly mentioned that Facebook was celebrating its 21st anniversary (the app was released in 2004, therefore it was actually marking its 22nd anniversary). | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-TTT |SEEKCOSY|Might you often see these fish in pairs.|SOCKEYES}} | {{R-TTT |SEEKCOSY|Might you often see these fish in pairs.|SOCKEYES}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|MATOSILEF|LOAMIEST |METALS |FLAMIEST*, FLOATIES*, FOAMIEST, FOLIATES*| 63|38 | 82}} | {{R-letters |10|MATOSILEF|LOAMIEST |METALS |FLAMIEST*, FLOATIES*, FOAMIEST, FOLIATES*| 63|38 | 82}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|NXRBOUETC|COUNTER |TROUNCE |BOUNCER*, RECOUNT | + | {{R-letters |11|NXRBOUETC|COUNTER |TROUNCE |BOUNCER*, RECOUNT | 70|45 | 89}} |
{{R-letters |12|MAROTIGAP|IMPORT |IMPORT |AIRPOT*, APORIA, ARMPIT*, IMPART*, OPTIMA*, PARAMO*, PATRIA*, RAGTOP*, TAMARI*| 76|51 | 95}} | {{R-letters |12|MAROTIGAP|IMPORT |IMPORT |AIRPOT*, APORIA, ARMPIT*, IMPART*, OPTIMA*, PARAMO*, PATRIA*, RAGTOP*, TAMARI*| 76|51 | 95}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|HNSDEIARP|parished {{x}}|headpins {{x}}|PINHEADS, RAPHIDES*, SPRAINED*| 76|51 |103}} | {{R-letters |13|HNSDEIARP|parished {{x}}|headpins {{x}}|PINHEADS, RAPHIDES*, SPRAINED*| 76|51 |103}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 4|7|9|3|8|5| 182 | {{R-numbers |14| 4|7|9|3|8|5| 182 | ||
|180|sol1=(9 + 5 + 4) x (7 + 3) | |180|sol1=(9 + 5 + 4) x (7 + 3) | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=182|solrr=(4 x 9 − (8 − 3 + 5)) x 7 | |rr=182|solrr=(4 x 9 − (8 − 3 + 5)) x 7 | ||
|83|51|113}} | |83|51|113}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:03, 16 February 2026
Episode 8696 was broadcast on 4 February 2026, as part of Series 93.
Callum Ridley played James Massey, with Callum Ridley winning 83 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Ranj Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
During the Introduction, Les Dennis incorrectly mentioned that Facebook was celebrating its 21st anniversary (the app was released in 2004, therefore it was actually marking its 22nd anniversary).
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Callum Ridley | Score | James Massey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRNCAEOEB | CRANED | 0 – 7 | BROADEN | BACONER, BANDORE*, BARCODE*, BROCADE, CARBENE*, DRACONE*, ENCODER*, ENCORED*, ENROBED*, REDBONE* | 7 |
| 2 | WISATERUP | WIRETAPS | 8 – 7 | WAITERS | 15 | |
| 3 | 100 1 2 7 10 4 → 115 | 115
10 + 4 + 1 + 100 |
18 – 17 | 115
10 + 4 + 1 + 100 |
|
25 |
| TTT | NONMANIC | It's not manic, but there's a bit of it in a swirl. | CINNAMON | |||
| 4 | LITAFESIN | INFLATES | 26 – 25 | INFLATES | ALIENIST*, FINALISE*, FINALIST, LITANIES* | 33 |
| 5 | GSDRAOUAJ | GUARDS | 32 – 31 | GUARDS | JAGUARS, SAGUARO* | 40 |
| 6 | 8 2 10 3 5 4 → 714 | 714
(5 + 4) x 8 x 10 − 3 x 2 |
42 – 31 | 717 |
|
50 |
| 7 | RPNKEEALS | plankers ☓ | 42 – 31 | plankers ☓ | ALKENES*, KERNELS, LEAKERS*, LEAPERS*, PLANERS*, PLEASER*, PRESALE*, RANKLES*, RELAPSE*, REPEALS, REPLANS*, SNEAKER, SPANKER*, SPARKLE, SPEAKER* | 57 |
| 8 | COHIMETUN | TOUCHE | 48 – 31 | chimento ☓ | CENTIMO*, COUTHIE, MUNCHIE*, TONEMIC* | 64 |
| 9 | 25 100 50 75 3 7 → 674 | 675
100 x 7 − 25 |
55 – 38 | 675
100 x 7 − 25 |
RR: 674 = (100 − 3) x 7 − (75 + 50) ÷ 25 |
74 |
| TTT | SEEKCOSY | Might you often see these fish in pairs. | SOCKEYES | |||
| 10 | MATOSILEF | LOAMIEST | 63 – 38 | METALS | FLAMIEST*, FLOATIES*, FOAMIEST, FOLIATES* | 82 |
| 11 | NXRBOUETC | COUNTER | 70 – 45 | TROUNCE | BOUNCER*, RECOUNT | 89 |
| 12 | MAROTIGAP | IMPORT | 76 – 51 | IMPORT | AIRPOT*, APORIA, ARMPIT*, IMPART*, OPTIMA*, PARAMO*, PATRIA*, RAGTOP*, TAMARI* | 95 |
| 13 | HNSDEIARP | parished ☓ | 76 – 51 | headpins ☓ | PINHEADS, RAPHIDES*, SPRAINED* | 103 |
| 14 | 4 7 9 3 8 5 → 182 | 180
(9 + 5 + 4) x (7 + 3) |
83 – 51 | — |
RR: 182 = (4 x 9 − (8 − 3 + 5)) x 7 |
113 |
| 15 | WORDINEED | 83 – 51 | EIDERDOWN | 123 | ||
