Difference between revisions of "Episode 8774"
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[[Ralph Hill]] played [[Simon Parry]], with Ralph Hill winning {{score|91|85}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Amber Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ralph Hill]] played [[Simon Parry]], with Ralph Hill winning {{score|91|85}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Amber Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In Round 7, | + | NOTE: In Round 7, Parry was not asked to spell his word, hence he could have meant either {{word|LEAK}} or {{word|LEEK}}. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|262|sol2=2 × 100 + 9 × 7 − 1 | |262|sol2=2 × 100 + 9 × 7 − 1 | ||
|25|17|25}} | |25|17|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ITSAFLAT|It's a flat | + | {{R-TTT |ITSAFLAT|It's a flat tyre — I just knew it was going to happen.|FATALIST}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |RASBPOTEM|PROBATES |BROMATES | | + | {{R-letters |4 |RASBPOTEM|PROBATES |BROMATES | | 33|25 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |LNORADETU|ROUNDEL |LOUDER |OUTLANDER | + | {{R-letters |5 |LNORADETU|ROUNDEL |LOUDER |OUTLANDER | 40|25 | 51}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|25|6|1|2|7| 407 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|25|6|1|2|7| 407 | ||
| − | |407|sol1= | + | |407|sol1=(6 + 2) × 50 + 7 |
| − | |407|sol2= | + | |407|sol2=(6 + 2) × 50 + 7 |
|50|35|61}} | |50|35|61}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |LKGEAIELI|GALL |LEAK | + | {{R-letters |7 |LKGEAIELI|GALL |LEAK |GALILEE* | 54|39 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |XTUNRETGI|UTTERING |RUTTING |TEXTURING | + | {{R-letters |8 |XTUNRETGI|UTTERING |RUTTING |TEXTURING | 62|39 | 86}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|9|9|7|8|3| 898 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|9|9|7|8|3| 898 | ||
|898|sol1=(9 + 9) × 50 − (7 + 3 − 8) | |898|sol1=(9 + 9) × 50 − (7 + 3 − 8) | ||
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|72|49|96}} | |72|49|96}} | ||
{{R-TTT |WIDEGRIN|His wide grin looks sinister, and it's freaking me out.|WEIRDING}} | {{R-TTT |WIDEGRIN|His wide grin looks sinister, and it's freaking me out.|WEIRDING}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|CMUIDJHAE|CHIMED |JUICED |JEHADI* | + | {{R-letters |10|CMUIDJHAE|CHIMED |JUICED |JEHADI* | 78|55 |102}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|SDSMSOAEO|MASSES |MASSED |OSMOSED*, OSMOSES* | + | {{R-letters |11|SDSMSOAEO|MASSES |MASSED |OSMOSED*, OSMOSES* | 84|61 |109}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|TRALTRIOC|TRAITOR |TRACTOR |RICOTTA | + | {{R-letters |12|TRALTRIOC|TRAITOR |TRACTOR |RICOTTA | 91|68 |116}} |
{{R-letters |13|RFSTEYIUA|FASTER |FAIREST |ESTUARY*, FUSTIER*, SURFEIT*| 91|75 |123}} | {{R-letters |13|RFSTEYIUA|FASTER |FAIREST |ESTUARY*, FUSTIER*, SURFEIT*| 91|75 |123}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 100|50|75|2|1|7| 713 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|50|75|2|1|7| 713 | ||
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|713|sol2=(100 + 2) × 7 − 1 | |713|sol2=(100 + 2) × 7 − 1 | ||
|91|85|133}} | |91|85|133}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|OURNEPHEW|sol=WHEREUPON| 91|85 |143}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|OURNEPHEW|sol=WHEREUPON|91|85|143}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:52, 31 May 2026
Episode 8774 was broadcast on 25 May 2026, as part of Series 93.
Ralph Hill played Simon Parry, with Ralph Hill winning 91 – 85. The Dictionary Corner guest was Amber Gill, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 7, Parry was not asked to spell his word, hence he could have meant either LEAK or LEEK.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Hill | Score | Simon Parry | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGIANPENU | REAPING | 7 – 7 | PUNNIER | ANGUINE*, EARNING*, ENGRAIN*, ENURING*, GRANNIE*, GUANINE*, GUNNERA*, NEAPING*, NEARING*, PANNIER*, PENGUIN, PRUNING* | 7 |
| 2 | HRECONDES | SECONDER | 15 – 7 | SCORNED | CENSORED*, DERECHOS*, DRENCHES*, ENCODERS*, NECROSED* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 9 2 7 4 1 → 262 | 262
2 × 100 + 9 × 7 − 1 |
25 – 17 | 262
2 × 100 + 9 × 7 − 1 |
|
25 |
| TTT | ITSAFLAT | It's a flat tyre — I just knew it was going to happen. | FATALIST | |||
| 4 | RASBPOTEM | PROBATES | 33 – 25 | BROMATES | 33 | |
| 5 | LNORADETU | ROUNDEL | 40 – 25 | LOUDER | OUTLANDER | 51 |
| 6 | 50 25 6 1 2 7 → 407 | 407
(6 + 2) × 50 + 7 |
50 – 35 | 407
(6 + 2) × 50 + 7 |
|
61 |
| 7 | LKGEAIELI | GALL | 54 – 39 | LEAK | GALILEE* | 68 |
| 8 | XTUNRETGI | UTTERING | 62 – 39 | RUTTING | TEXTURING | 86 |
| 9 | 50 9 9 7 8 3 → 898 | 898
(9 + 9) × 50 − (7 + 3 − 8) |
72 – 49 | 898
(9 + 9) × 50 − (7 + 3 − 8) |
|
96 |
| TTT | WIDEGRIN | His wide grin looks sinister, and it's freaking me out. | WEIRDING | |||
| 10 | CMUIDJHAE | CHIMED | 78 – 55 | JUICED | JEHADI* | 102 |
| 11 | SDSMSOAEO | MASSES | 84 – 61 | MASSED | OSMOSED*, OSMOSES* | 109 |
| 12 | TRALTRIOC | TRAITOR | 91 – 68 | TRACTOR | RICOTTA | 116 |
| 13 | RFSTEYIUA | FASTER | 91 – 75 | FAIREST | ESTUARY*, FUSTIER*, SURFEIT* | 123 |
| 14 | 100 50 75 2 1 7 → 713 | 707 | 91 – 85 | 713
(100 + 2) × 7 − 1 |
|
133 |
| 15 | OURNEPHEW | 91 – 85 | WHEREUPON | 143 | ||
