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| − | '''Episode 8775''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8775''' was broadcast on 26 May 2026, as part of [[Series 93]]. |
[[Ralph Hill]] played [[Kay Powick]], with Kay Powick winning {{score|92|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Amber Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ralph Hill]] played [[Kay Powick]], with Kay Powick winning {{score|92|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Amber Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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{{Rounds-start|Ralph Hill|Kay Powick}} | {{Rounds-start|Ralph Hill|Kay Powick}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |RWIUAENSC|uncares {{x}}|unwiser {{x}}|ARSENIC*, CARNIES*, SAUCIER, UNSCREW, WINCERS| 0|0 | 7}} | {{R-letters |1 |RWIUAENSC|uncares {{x}}|unwiser {{x}}|ARSENIC*, CARNIES*, SAUCIER, UNSCREW, WINCERS| 0|0 | 7}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TNDMOEOEC|MOOTED |CEMENT |ECOTONE | + | {{R-letters |2 |TNDMOEOEC|MOOTED |CEMENT |ECOTONE | 6|6 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|7|8|6|3|5| 653 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|7|8|6|3|5| 653 | ||
|653|sol1=(8 + 5) × 50 + 3 | |653|sol1=(8 + 5) × 50 + 3 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|16|6|24}} | |16|6|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |ONETRACE|One can trace this back to a certain orange vegetable.|CAROTENE}} | {{R-TTT |ONETRACE|One can trace this back to a certain orange vegetable.|CAROTENE}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |LNTPAOEAN|POLENTA |POLENTA |NEONATAL* | + | {{R-letters |4 |LNTPAOEAN|POLENTA |POLENTA |NEONATAL* | 23|13 | 32}} |
{{R-letters |5 |GREOAMINE|REAMING |ROAMING |GERMANE*, MANGIER*, MEGARON, MOANIER*, MORAINE*, MORINGA*, REGIMEN*, ROGAINE*, ROMAINE*| 30|20 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |GREOAMINE|REAMING |ROAMING |GERMANE*, MANGIER*, MEGARON, MOANIER*, MORAINE*, MORINGA*, REGIMEN*, ROGAINE*, ROMAINE*| 30|20 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|75|2|8|2| 262 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|75|2|8|2| 262 | ||
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|30|27|49}} | |30|27|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |ROUESHDGA|GOURDS |SOUGHED |AROUSED*, DROGUES*, GHERAOS*, GOURDES*, GROUSED*, ROUGHED, SUGARED| 30|34 | 56}} | {{R-letters |7 |ROUESHDGA|GOURDS |SOUGHED |AROUSED*, DROGUES*, GHERAOS*, GOURDES*, GROUSED*, ROUGHED, SUGARED| 30|34 | 56}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |QTFREUIVA|FRUIT |FURTIVE |AQUIFER*, AQUIVER | + | {{R-letters |8 |QTFREUIVA|FRUIT |FURTIVE |AQUIFER*, AQUIVER | 30|41 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 1|10|9|7|7|8| 719 | {{R-numbers |9 | 1|10|9|7|7|8| 719 | ||
|709 | |709 | ||
|719|sol2=10 × 8 × 9 − 1 | |719|sol2=10 × 8 × 9 − 1 | ||
|30|51|73}} | |30|51|73}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |UNCOSTED|The answer isn't in black | + | {{R-TTT |UNCOSTED|The answer isn't in black and white — it's in black and blue.|CONTUSED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|NGTREOETD|TREND |denoter {{x}}|TETRODE* | + | {{R-letters |10|NGTREOETD|TREND |denoter {{x}}|TETRODE* | 35|51 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|MTSROIEIL|LIMITERS |LIMITERS |MELIORIST* | + | {{R-letters |11|MTSROIEIL|LIMITERS |LIMITERS |MELIORIST* | 43|59 | 98}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|WPBHOAIOG|PHOBIA |PHOBIA |BOOHAI* | + | {{R-letters |12|WPBHOAIOG|PHOBIA |PHOBIA |BOOHAI* | 49|65 |104}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|LRSJUEOIK|JOULES |SULKIER |LOURIES*, LOUSIER* | + | {{R-letters |13|LRSJUEOIK|JOULES |SULKIER |LOURIES*, LOUSIER* | 49|72 |111}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|75|50|2|1|8| 159 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|75|50|2|1|8| 159 | ||
| − | |159|sol1= | + | |159|sol1=2 × 75 + 8 + 1 |
|159|sol2=75 + 25 + 50 + 8 + 1 | |159|sol2=75 + 25 + 50 + 8 + 1 | ||
|59|82|121}} | |59|82|121}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|TINYLAUGH|c2time=8 | + | {{R-conundrum|15|TINYLAUGH|c2time=8|c2sol=NAUGHTILY|59|92|131}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:01, 31 May 2026
Episode 8775 was broadcast on 26 May 2026, as part of Series 93.
Ralph Hill played Kay Powick, with Kay Powick winning 92 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Amber Gill, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Hill | Score | Kay Powick | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWIUAENSC | uncares ☓ | 0 – 0 | unwiser ☓ | ARSENIC*, CARNIES*, SAUCIER, UNSCREW, WINCERS | 7 |
| 2 | TNDMOEOEC | MOOTED | 6 – 6 | CEMENT | ECOTONE | 14 |
| 3 | 50 7 8 6 3 5 → 653 | 653
(8 + 5) × 50 + 3 |
16 – 6 | — |
|
24 |
| TTT | ONETRACE | One can trace this back to a certain orange vegetable. | CAROTENE | |||
| 4 | LNTPAOEAN | POLENTA | 23 – 13 | POLENTA | NEONATAL* | 32 |
| 5 | GREOAMINE | REAMING | 30 – 20 | ROAMING | GERMANE*, MANGIER*, MEGARON, MOANIER*, MORAINE*, MORINGA*, REGIMEN*, ROGAINE*, ROMAINE* | 39 |
| 6 | 100 25 75 2 8 2 → 262 | ☓ | 30 – 27 | 258
100 × 2 + 75 − 25 + 8 |
RR: 262 = (8 − 2 + 100) × 2 + 75 − 25 |
49 |
| 7 | ROUESHDGA | GOURDS | 30 – 34 | SOUGHED | AROUSED*, DROGUES*, GHERAOS*, GOURDES*, GROUSED*, ROUGHED, SUGARED | 56 |
| 8 | QTFREUIVA | FRUIT | 30 – 41 | FURTIVE | AQUIFER*, AQUIVER | 63 |
| 9 | 1 10 9 7 7 8 → 719 | 709 | 30 – 51 | 719
10 × 8 × 9 − 1 |
|
73 |
| TTT | UNCOSTED | The answer isn't in black and white — it's in black and blue. | CONTUSED | |||
| 10 | NGTREOETD | TREND | 35 – 51 | denoter ☓ | TETRODE* | 80 |
| 11 | MTSROIEIL | LIMITERS | 43 – 59 | LIMITERS | MELIORIST* | 98 |
| 12 | WPBHOAIOG | PHOBIA | 49 – 65 | PHOBIA | BOOHAI* | 104 |
| 13 | LRSJUEOIK | JOULES | 49 – 72 | SULKIER | LOURIES*, LOUSIER* | 111 |
| 14 | 25 75 50 2 1 8 → 159 | 159
2 × 75 + 8 + 1 |
59 – 82 | 159
75 + 25 + 50 + 8 + 1 |
|
121 |
| 15 | TINYLAUGH | 59 – 92 | NAUGHTILY
(8 seconds) |
131 | ||
