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{{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|8|4|7|3| 520 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|1|8|4|7|3| 520 | ||
|520|sol1=7 × 3 × 25 − 4 − 1 | |520|sol1=7 × 3 × 25 − 4 − 1 | ||
| − | |520|sol2=(25 + 1) × | + | |520|sol2=(25 + 1) × 8 ÷ 4 × (7 + 3) |
|51|71|96}} | |51|71|96}} | ||
{{R-TTT |BEESTING|When it comes to sweet treats, these are a 'Choux' in.|BEIGNETS}} | {{R-TTT |BEESTING|When it comes to sweet treats, these are a 'Choux' in.|BEIGNETS}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 75|5|1|3|8|2| 121 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|5|1|3|8|2| 121 | ||
|121|sol1=(8 + 3) × (5 × 2 + 1) | |121|sol1=(8 + 3) × (5 × 2 + 1) | ||
| − | |121|sol2=8 × 5 + 3 × 2 | + | |121|sol2=75 + 8 × 5 + 3 × 2 |
|87|101|134}} | |87|101|134}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|TOPCONMEN|c2time=4|c2sol=COMPONENT|87|111|144}} | {{R-conundrum|15|TOPCONMEN|c2time=4|c2sol=COMPONENT|87|111|144}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:46, 16 June 2026
Episode 8786 was broadcast on 10 June 2026, as part of Series 93.
Archie Becks played Tom Iorio, with Tom Iorio winning 111 – 87. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Chapman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Archie Becks | Score | Tom Iorio | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | REOEMYNID | REMIND | 6 – 6 | REMIND | DOMINEER | 8 |
| 2 | OAESBTRLI | BLOATERS | 14 – 14 | BLOATERS | STROBILAE* | 26 |
| 3 | 100 5 8 8 7 3 → 981 | 972 | 14 – 21 | 979
(7 + 3) × 100 − 8 − 8 − 5 |
RR: 981 = ((5 + 8) × 3 + 100) × 7 + 8 |
36 |
| TTT | IBISSUCH | The Edinburgh football team swear about this plant. | HIBISCUS | |||
| 4 | EOICPTNDA | POINTED | 14 – 39 | CAPTIONED | 54 | |
| 5 | ZSREOENGO | SNOOZER | 21 – 46 | REZONES | OROGENS | 61 |
| 6 | 9 1 4 5 5 1 → 901 | 901
5 × 9 × 5 × 4 + 1 |
31 – 56 | 901
5 × 9 × 5 × 4 + 1 |
|
71 |
| 7 | LRSAIACNU | RAILS | 36 – 61 | RAINS | CISLUNAR*, LACUNARS* | 79 |
| 8 | RMHEAEJCL | CHARM | 41 – 61 | leacher ☓ | RECLAME* | 86 |
| 9 | 25 1 8 4 7 3 → 520 | 520
7 × 3 × 25 − 4 − 1 |
51 – 71 | 520
(25 + 1) × 8 ÷ 4 × (7 + 3) |
|
96 |
| TTT | BEESTING | When it comes to sweet treats, these are a 'Choux' in. | BEIGNETS | |||
| 10 | OEAWNHTFI | WHITEN | 57 – 71 | FAINT | FITNAH*, HENTAI*, TOWNIE, WAHINE* | 102 |
| 11 | SNREUOLTE | STOLEN | 63 – 77 | LUSTRE | ENTRESOL*, RESOLUTE, TURNSOLE | 110 |
| 12 | AIOGPDGPA | PAGODA | 69 – 83 | PAGODA | ADAGIO, OPPIDA* | 116 |
| 13 | TUSRAFEIR | FURRIEST | 77 – 91 | FURRIEST | FRUITERS | 124 |
| 14 | 75 5 1 3 8 2 → 121 | 121
(8 + 3) × (5 × 2 + 1) |
87 – 101 | 121
75 + 8 × 5 + 3 × 2 |
|
134 |
| 15 | TOPCONMEN | 87 – 111 | COMPONENT
(4 seconds) |
144 | ||
