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'''Episode 8724''' was broadcast on 16 March 2026, as part of [[Series 93]].                         
 
'''Episode 8724''' was broadcast on 16 March 2026, as part of [[Series 93]].                         
  
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[[Sam Wilders]] played [[Alison Andrews]], with Sam Wilders winning {{score|88|81}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nicki Chapman]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].  
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[[Sam Wilders]] played [[Alison Andrews]], with Sam Wilders winning {{score|88|81}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nicki Chapman]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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NOTE 1: In Round 2, Andrews was not asked to spell her word, thus she could have had {{word|FLAIR}} or {{word|FLARE}}.
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NOTE 2: This was the first episode to be filmed in 2026. Additionally, the [[Teatime Teaser]]s have reverted back to nine letter words.  
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Sam Wilders|Alison Andrews}}  
 
{{Rounds-start|Sam Wilders|Alison Andrews}}  
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{{R-letters  |1 |RDGPIOAOE|goopier {{x}}|PAIRED  |PODGIER                       |  0|6  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |RDGPIOAOE|goopier {{x}}|PAIRED  |PODGIER             |  0|6  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |NRFLAIEBA|BRAIN    |FLAIR    |ABELIAN*, FRIABLE*             |  5|11 | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |NRFLAIEBA|BRAIN    |FLAIR    |ABELIAN*, FRIABLE* |  5|11 | 14}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|75|25|100|4|8| 234
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|75|25|100|4|8| 234
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|233|sol1=4 x 50 + 25 + 8
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|233|sol1=4 × 50 + 25 + 8
 
|228
 
|228
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|rr=234|solrr=(75 + 8) x 4 − 100 + 50 ÷ 25
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|rr=234|solrr=(75 + 8) × 4 − 100 + 50 ÷ 25
 
|12|11|24}}
 
|12|11|24}}
 
{{R-TTT        |HOLDCONES|See if you can make "canine" letter word.|SCHNOODLE}}
 
{{R-TTT        |HOLDCONES|See if you can make "canine" letter word.|SCHNOODLE}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |CSRUODEGI|GROUSED  |CRUISED  |SCOURGED                       | 19|18 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |CSRUODEGI|GROUSED  |CRUISED  |SCOURGED           | 19|18 | 32}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |SHLAEITMS|HASSLE  |malties {{x}}|SHALIEST*                     | 25|18 | 40}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |SHLAEITMS|HASSLE  |malties {{x}}|SHALIEST*           | 25|18 | 40}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|50|4|9|6|6| 262
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 25|50|4|9|6|6| 262
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|262|sol1=6 x 50 − 25 − 9 − 4
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|262|sol1=6 × 50 − 25 − 9 − 4
 
|261
 
|261
 
|35|18|50}}
 
|35|18|50}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |DVSLOEAEP|PEDALOS  |PLEASED  |DEVELOPS, PEDALOES             | 42|25 | 58}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |DVSLOEAEP|PEDALOS  |PLEASED  |DEVELOPS, PEDALOES | 42|25 | 58}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |QTROASUDE|TORQUES  |ROASTED  |EQUATORS, QUAESTOR*           | 49|32 | 66}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |QTROASUDE|TORQUES  |ROASTED  |EQUATORS, QUAESTOR* | 49|32 | 66}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|75|25|50|5|9| 367
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 100|75|25|50|5|9| 367
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|366|sol1=5 x 75 − 9
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|366|sol1=5 × 75 − 9
 
|372
 
|372
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|other=367|solother=75 × 5 − (50 × (25 − 9)) ÷ 100​
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|other=367|solother=75 × 5 − 50 × (25 − 9) ÷ 100​
 
|56|32|76}}
 
|56|32|76}}
 
{{R-TTT        |POODLEPAW|When the poodle offers a paw, he's treated to a bit of cheese.|APPLEWOOD}}
 
{{R-TTT        |POODLEPAW|When the poodle offers a paw, he's treated to a bit of cheese.|APPLEWOOD}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|HRSPAEINR|HARPIES  |SHARPEN  |HARPERS*, HARRIES, HEPARIN*, HERNIAS*, NEARISH*, PARRIES, PRAISER*, RAPIERS*, RASPIER*, REPAIRS*, SEPHIRA*, SHARPER*, SHARPIE*| 63|39 | 83}}  
 
{{R-letters  |10|HRSPAEINR|HARPIES  |SHARPEN  |HARPERS*, HARRIES, HEPARIN*, HERNIAS*, NEARISH*, PARRIES, PRAISER*, RAPIERS*, RASPIER*, REPAIRS*, SEPHIRA*, SHARPER*, SHARPIE*| 63|39 | 83}}  
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{{R-letters  |11|TNGTOEAVL|NOVATE  |TANGELO  |GAVOTTE, VOLTAGE               | 63|46 | 90}}
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{{R-letters  |11|TNGTOEAVL|NOVATE  |TANGELO  |GAVOTTE, VOLTAGE   | 63|46 | 90}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|IEOTRCANE|CREATION |REACTION |ACTIONER*, CAROTENE, CREATINE*, ERECTION*, INCREATE*, NEOTERIC*| 71|54 | 98}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|IEOTRCANE|CREATION |REACTION |ACTIONER*, CAROTENE, CREATINE*, ERECTION*, INCREATE*, NEOTERIC*| 71|54 | 98}}
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{{R-letters  |13|LWNTOJUEI|ELUTION  |OUTLINE  |TOWLINE                       | 78|61 |105}}
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{{R-letters  |13|LWNTOJUEI|ELUTION  |OUTLINE  |TOWLINE             | 78|61 |105}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 75|100|2|8|6|10| 877
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 75|100|2|8|6|10| 877
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|877|sol1=100 x 8 + 75 + 2
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|877|sol1=100 × 8 + 75 + 2
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|877|sol2=100 x 8 + 75 + 2
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|877|sol2=100 × 8 + 75 + 2
 
|88|71|115}}
 
|88|71|115}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|NIGGLENET|c2time=1.75|c2sol=NEGLIGENT|88|81|125}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|NIGGLENET|c2time=1.5|c2sol=NEGLIGENT|88|81|125}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 17:38, 22 March 2026

Episode 8724 was broadcast on 16 March 2026, as part of Series 93.

Sam Wilders played Alison Andrews, with Sam Wilders winning 88 – 81. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nicki Chapman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE 1: In Round 2, Andrews was not asked to spell her word, thus she could have had FLAIR or FLARE.

NOTE 2: This was the first episode to be filmed in 2026. Additionally, the Teatime Teasers have reverted back to nine letter words.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Sam Wilders Score Alison Andrews Others Max.
1 RDGPIOAOE goopier ☓ 0 – 6 PAIRED PODGIER 7
2 NRFLAIEBA BRAIN 5 – 11 FLAIR ABELIAN*, FRIABLE* 14
3 50 75 25 100 4 8 → 234 233
4 × 50 + 25 + 8		 12 – 11 228

RR: 234 = (75 + 8) × 4 − 100 + 50 ÷ 25

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TTT HOLDCONES See if you can make "canine" letter word. SCHNOODLE
4 CSRUODEGI GROUSED 19 – 18 CRUISED SCOURGED 32
5 SHLAEITMS HASSLE 25 – 18 malties ☓ SHALIEST* 40
6 25 50 4 9 6 6 → 262 262
6 × 50 − 25 − 9 − 4		 35 – 18 261


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7 DVSLOEAEP PEDALOS 42 – 25 PLEASED DEVELOPS, PEDALOES 58
8 QTROASUDE TORQUES 49 – 32 ROASTED EQUATORS, QUAESTOR* 66
9 100 75 25 50 5 9 → 367 366
5 × 75 − 9		 56 – 32 372

Best: 367 = 75 × 5 − 50 × (25 − 9) ÷ 100​

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TTT POODLEPAW When the poodle offers a paw, he's treated to a bit of cheese. APPLEWOOD
10 HRSPAEINR HARPIES 63 – 39 SHARPEN HARPERS*, HARRIES, HEPARIN*, HERNIAS*, NEARISH*, PARRIES, PRAISER*, RAPIERS*, RASPIER*, REPAIRS*, SEPHIRA*, SHARPER*, SHARPIE* 83
11 TNGTOEAVL NOVATE 63 – 46 TANGELO GAVOTTE, VOLTAGE 90
12 IEOTRCANE CREATION 71 – 54 REACTION ACTIONER*, CAROTENE, CREATINE*, ERECTION*, INCREATE*, NEOTERIC* 98
13 LWNTOJUEI ELUTION 78 – 61 OUTLINE TOWLINE 105
14 75 100 2 8 6 10 → 877 877
100 × 8 + 75 + 2		 88 – 71 877
100 × 8 + 75 + 2


115
15 NIGGLENET 88 – 81 NEGLIGENT
(1.5 seconds)		 125
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