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[[Charlie Harrison]] played [[Diane Hughes]], with Charlie Harrison winning {{score|124|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Charlie Harrison]] played [[Diane Hughes]], with Charlie Harrison winning {{score|124|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | + | Starting from this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s went back to nine [[letters]]. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |3 | 100|6|2|9|3|7| 339 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|6|2|9|3|7| 339 | ||
|339|sol1=(100 + 6 + 7) × 3 | |339|sol1=(100 + 6 + 7) × 3 | ||
| − | | | + | |{{x}} |
|26|8|26}} | |26|8|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LIONSMANE|Forget the mushrooms; you want something a bit more fruity.|MINNEOLAS}} | + | {{R-TTT |LIONSMANE|Forget the mushrooms — you want something a bit more fruity.|MINNEOLAS}} |
{{R-letters |4 |FETOSADHW|TOWHEADS |SHADOW | | 34|8 | 34}} | {{R-letters |4 |FETOSADHW|TOWHEADS |SHADOW | | 34|8 | 34}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |PSRHUEAER|REPHRASE |rehearse {{x}}| | 42|8 | 42}} | {{R-letters |5 |PSRHUEAER|REPHRASE |rehearse {{x}}| | 42|8 | 42}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|8|5|6|7|10| 749 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|8|5|6|7|10| 749 | ||
| − | |749|sol1=75 × 10 − 6 | + | |749|sol1=75 × 10 − (6 − 5) |
| − | |749|sol2=75 × 10 − 6 | + | |749|sol2=75 × 10 − (6 − 5) |
|52|18|52}} | |52|18|52}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |WQSPAEOIR|SOAPIER |SPARE | | 59|18 | 59}} | {{R-letters |7 |WQSPAEOIR|SOAPIER |SPARE | | 59|18 | 59}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:29, 9 June 2026
Episode 8779 was broadcast on 1 June 2026, as part of Series 93.
Charlie Harrison played Diane Hughes, with Charlie Harrison winning 124 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Thomson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Starting from this episode, Teatime Teasers went back to nine letters.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Charlie Harrison | Score | Diane Hughes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCNROEIUG | SCOURING | 8 – 8 | SCOURING | COURSING, INSOURCE*, RECUSING*, RESCUING*, SCROUNGE, SCUNGIER*, SECURING, SOIGNEUR, SOURCING* | 8 |
| 2 | LAVESIRNL | RAVELINS | 16 – 8 | RAVINES | 16 | |
| 3 | 100 6 2 9 3 7 → 339 | 339
(100 + 6 + 7) × 3 |
26 – 8 | ☓ |
|
26 |
| TTT | LIONSMANE | Forget the mushrooms — you want something a bit more fruity. | MINNEOLAS | |||
| 4 | FETOSADHW | TOWHEADS | 34 – 8 | SHADOW | 34 | |
| 5 | PSRHUEAER | REPHRASE | 42 – 8 | rehearse ☓ | 42 | |
| 6 | 75 8 5 6 7 10 → 749 | 749
75 × 10 − (6 − 5) |
52 – 18 | 749
75 × 10 − (6 − 5) |
|
52 |
| 7 | WQSPAEOIR | SOAPIER | 59 – 18 | SPARE | 59 | |
| 8 | MUTINECNR | RUNTIME | 66 – 18 | MINCER | CENTRUM, CUNTIER*, NUMERIC* | 66 |
| 9 | 100 2 5 4 1 10 → 981 | 981
(100 + 5 + 4) × (10 − 1) |
76 – 28 | 981
(100 − 2) × 10 + 1 |
|
76 |
| TTT | HOODGURUS | If you want to get this, you'll need to use your loaf. | SOURDOUGH | |||
| 10 | NITEDATGN | TAINTED | 83 – 28 | TANNED | ATTENDING | 94 |
| 11 | LDRFEOAOI | AEROFOIL | 91 – 28 | FLOORED | 102 | |
| 12 | TENURIJPC | JUNIPER | 98 – 28 | TURNIP | CUNTIER*, CUPRITE*, PICTURE* | 109 |
| 13 | DLDTEOEOB | LOOTED | 104 – 34 | BOLTED | BLOODED | 116 |
| 14 | 25 6 1 10 4 7 → 857 | 857
(6 × 4 + 10) × 25 + 7 |
114 – 34 | 860 |
|
126 |
| 15 | INTERNOTE | RETENTION
(1 second) |
124 – 34 | 136 | ||
