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{{R-numbers |3 | 100|50|75|25|6|8| 455 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|50|75|25|6|8| 455 | ||
|455|sol1=(50 − 6) × 8 + 100 + 75 ÷ 25 | |455|sol1=(50 − 6) × 8 + 100 + 75 ÷ 25 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|25|8|36}} | |25|8|36}} | ||
{{R-TTT |ARTYSIGN|The copper with the kink? Sounds fishy to me.|STINGRAY}} | {{R-TTT |ARTYSIGN|The copper with the kink? Sounds fishy to me.|STINGRAY}} | ||
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|rr=839|solrr=((10 + 1) × 25 + 4) × 3 + 2 | |rr=839|solrr=((10 + 1) × 25 + 4) × 3 + 2 | ||
|46|15|60}} | |46|15|60}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 | | + | {{R-letters |7 |HNMBEAOEI|BOHEMIAN |BOHEMIAN | | 54|23 | 68}} |
{{R-letters |8 |NRTAUDOGA|ARGONAUT |OUTRAN |GUARDANT* | 62|23 | 76}} | {{R-letters |8 |NRTAUDOGA|ARGONAUT |OUTRAN |GUARDANT* | 62|23 | 76}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|75|100|6|3| 963 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|75|100|6|3| 963 | ||
| − | |966|sol1= | + | |966|sol1=((75 + 6) × 100 − 50) ÷ 25 × 3 |
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |rr=963|solrr=(50 × 6 − | + | |rr=963|solrr=(50 × 6 − 100 ÷ 25) × 3 + 75 |
|69|23|86}} | |69|23|86}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |RECLAIMS|They're beyond belief; it's getting smoky in here | + | {{R-TTT |RECLAIMS|They're beyond belief — it's getting smoky in here.|MIRACLES}} |
{{R-letters |10|TJPEUITAR|PARTITE |jupiter {{x}}| | 76|23 | 93}} | {{R-letters |10|TJPEUITAR|PARTITE |jupiter {{x}}| | 76|23 | 93}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|CSGPOAENW|COWPEAS |SNOWCAP |COWAGES, GOWPENS*, WEAPONS*| 83|30 |100}} | {{R-letters |11|CSGPOAENW|COWPEAS |SNOWCAP |COWAGES, GOWPENS*, WEAPONS*| 83|30 |100}} | ||
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|899|sol2=9 × 100 − 1 | |899|sol2=9 × 100 − 1 | ||
|119|40|136}} | |119|40|136}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|BINGOCALL|c1time=2. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|BINGOCALL|c1time=2.75|c1sol=COLLABING|129|40|146}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:52, 22 May 2026
Episode 8759 was broadcast on 4 May 2026, as part of Series 93.
Patrick Thompson played Helen Humby, with Patrick Thompson winning 129 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nina Wadia, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Patrick Thompson | Score | Helen Humby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SGWRIEONF | WINGERS | 7 – 0 | SWING | FOREWINGS | 18 |
| 2 | RPCIOUTES | PICTURES | 15 – 8 | PRECIOUS | CREPITUS, OUTCRIES* | 26 |
| 3 | 100 50 75 25 6 8 → 455 | 455
(50 − 6) × 8 + 100 + 75 ÷ 25 |
25 – 8 | — |
|
36 |
| TTT | ARTYSIGN | The copper with the kink? Sounds fishy to me. | STINGRAY | |||
| 4 | MDSIAUTOP | STADIUM | 32 – 8 | MAIDS | DIATOMS*, IMPASTO*, MASTOID*, PODIUMS, UTOPIAS | 43 |
| 5 | GLTREOAQL | GLOATER | 39 – 15 | GLOATER | ALLEGRO*, LEGATOR*, REALLOT* | 50 |
| 6 | 25 10 4 3 1 2 → 839 | 840
(25 × 3 + 4 × 2 + 1) × 10 |
46 – 15 | 810 |
RR: 839 = ((10 + 1) × 25 + 4) × 3 + 2 |
60 |
| 7 | HNMBEAOEI | BOHEMIAN | 54 – 23 | BOHEMIAN | 68 | |
| 8 | NRTAUDOGA | ARGONAUT | 62 – 23 | OUTRAN | GUARDANT* | 76 |
| 9 | 25 50 75 100 6 3 → 963 | 966
((75 + 6) × 100 − 50) ÷ 25 × 3 |
69 – 23 | — |
RR: 963 = (50 × 6 − 100 ÷ 25) × 3 + 75 |
86 |
| TTT | RECLAIMS | They're beyond belief — it's getting smoky in here. | MIRACLES | |||
| 10 | TJPEUITAR | PARTITE | 76 – 23 | jupiter ☓ | 93 | |
| 11 | CSGPOAENW | COWPEAS | 83 – 30 | SNOWCAP | COWAGES, GOWPENS*, WEAPONS* | 100 |
| 12 | CTSROEOKI | ROCKIEST | 91 – 30 | crookiest ☓ | CORKIEST, CROOKEST*, STOCKIER* | 108 |
| 13 | LSLNEIADT | INSTALLED | 109 – 30 | ISLAND | DEINSTALL* | 126 |
| 14 | 100 1 5 7 9 7 → 899 | 899
9 × 100 − 1 |
119 – 40 | 899
9 × 100 − 1 |
|
136 |
| 15 | BINGOCALL | COLLABING
(2.75 seconds) |
129 – 40 | 146 | ||
