Difference between revisions of "Episode 8787"
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{{R-letters |5 |EUAYLRPDI|PEARLY |PLAYED |EPIDURAL* | 24|19 | 51}} | {{R-letters |5 |EUAYLRPDI|PEARLY |PLAYED |EPIDURAL* | 24|19 | 51}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|7|3|6|7| 221 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|7|3|6|7| 221 | ||
| − | |220|sol1=3 × 75 − 6 + | + | |220|sol1=3 × 75 − 6 + 7 ÷ 7 |
|223 | |223 | ||
| − | |rr=221|solrr=(7 − 6 | + | |rr=221|solrr=(75 + 7 − 6) × 3 − 7 |
|31|19|61}} | |31|19|61}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |OEIURNRGR|RINGER |goring {{x}}|GURRIER*, IGNORER | 37|19 | 68}} | {{R-letters |7 |OEIURNRGR|RINGER |goring {{x}}|GURRIER*, IGNORER | 37|19 | 68}} | ||
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|rr=814|solrr=((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × (9 + 2) | |rr=814|solrr=((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × (9 + 2) | ||
|37|26|85}} | |37|26|85}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ZAPSTEEL|Forget Italy; this is pasta made the German way.|SPAETZLE}} | + | {{R-TTT |ZAPSTEEL|Forget Italy — this is pasta made the German way.|SPAETZLE}} |
{{R-letters |10|RAEBNOEDT|ABORTED |BANTERED | | 37|34 | 93}} | {{R-letters |10|RAEBNOEDT|ABORTED |BANTERED | | 37|34 | 93}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|UOIKHMPFE|HOMIE |uphike {{x}}|HOKUM, KHOUM*, OPIUM*, POKIE*, UMPIE*| 42|34 | 98}} | {{R-letters |11|UOIKHMPFE|HOMIE |uphike {{x}}|HOKUM, KHOUM*, OPIUM*, POKIE*, UMPIE*| 42|34 | 98}} | ||
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{{R-letters |13|AUEDSCGLO|LODGES |glucosed {{x}}|CAGOULES | 54|40 |112}} | {{R-letters |13|AUEDSCGLO|LODGES |glucosed {{x}}|CAGOULES | 54|40 |112}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 75|25|9|3|9|3| 294 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|25|9|3|9|3| 294 | ||
| − | |294|sol1=(25 + 75) × 3 − 9 | + | |294|sol1=(25 + 75) × 3 − (9 − 3) |
| − | |294|sol2=(9 + 3) × 25 − 9 | + | |294|sol2=(9 + 3) × 25 − (9 − 3) |
|64|50|122}} | |64|50|122}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|CITESKILT|c1time=10. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|CITESKILT|c1time=10.5|c1sol=TICKLIEST|74|50|132}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 07:55, 16 June 2026
Episode 8787 was broadcast on 11 June 2026, as part of Series 93.
Tom Iorio played Matt Langley, with Tom Iorio winning 74 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Chapman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tom Iorio | Score | Matt Langley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OEIDNCTRA | RATIONED | 8 – 0 | TRANCED | REDACTION | 18 |
| 2 | SOEPCOIGT | goopiest ☓ | 8 – 6 | TOPICS | COGITOS*, COOTIES*, GOOIEST*, ISOTOPE, POETICS | 25 |
| 3 | 7 4 9 7 8 10 → 544 | 544
8 × 7 × 10 − 9 − 7 |
18 – 6 | 549 |
|
35 |
| TTT | GIGSCORE | When kids up North didn't have a tandem, they'd rely on these. | CROGGIES | |||
| 4 | SEOTNAOTS | STONES | 18 – 13 | NOTATES | SNOOTEST*, TOSTONES* | 43 |
| 5 | EUAYLRPDI | PEARLY | 24 – 19 | PLAYED | EPIDURAL* | 51 |
| 6 | 100 75 7 3 6 7 → 221 | 220
3 × 75 − 6 + 7 ÷ 7 |
31 – 19 | 223 |
RR: 221 = (75 + 7 − 6) × 3 − 7 |
61 |
| 7 | OEIURNRGR | RINGER | 37 – 19 | goring ☓ | GURRIER*, IGNORER | 68 |
| 8 | XIOLSEITM | EXTOLS | 37 – 26 | ELITISM | LIMIEST, MOILIES*, OILIEST* | 75 |
| 9 | 6 6 10 2 9 2 → 814 | — | 37 – 26 | — |
RR: 814 = ((6 + 2) × 10 − 6) × (9 + 2) |
85 |
| TTT | ZAPSTEEL | Forget Italy — this is pasta made the German way. | SPAETZLE | |||
| 10 | RAEBNOEDT | ABORTED | 37 – 34 | BANTERED | 93 | |
| 11 | UOIKHMPFE | HOMIE | 42 – 34 | uphike ☓ | HOKUM, KHOUM*, OPIUM*, POKIE*, UMPIE* | 98 |
| 12 | ANWIONMEI | MINION | 48 – 40 | MINION | AMNION, ANOMIE*, MANNIE*, MINNOW* | 104 |
| 13 | AUEDSCGLO | LODGES | 54 – 40 | glucosed ☓ | CAGOULES | 112 |
| 14 | 75 25 9 3 9 3 → 294 | 294
(25 + 75) × 3 − (9 − 3) |
64 – 50 | 294
(9 + 3) × 25 − (9 − 3) |
|
122 |
| 15 | CITESKILT | TICKLIEST
(10.5 seconds) |
74 – 50 | 132 | ||
