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[[Sandy Aiton]] played [[Pini Stimler]], with Pini Stimler winning {{score|94|62}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Justin Moorhouse]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Sandy Aiton]] played [[Pini Stimler]], with Pini Stimler winning {{score|94|62}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Justin Moorhouse]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | + | Starting with this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted to eight [[letters]]. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|491|sol2=50 × 10 − 9 | |491|sol2=50 × 10 − 9 | ||
|0|26|26}} | |0|26|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HASBEENS|All that wailing with | + | {{R-TTT |HASBEENS|All that wailing with {{w|Siouxsie and the Banshees|Siouxsie}} is in good spirits.|BANSHEES}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |BURNAHIOT|bother {{x}}|RATION |RAINOUT | 0|32 | + | {{R-letters |4 |BURNAHIOT|bother {{x}}|RATION |RAINOUT | 0|32 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |NEPIGORWN|POWERING |POWERING | | 8|40 | + | {{R-letters |5 |NEPIGORWN|POWERING |POWERING | | 8|40 | 41}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|1|7|10|9| 474 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|1|7|10|9| 474 | ||
|475 | |475 | ||
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|650|sol2=6 × 100 + 50 | |650|sol2=6 × 100 + 50 | ||
|26|68|77}} | |26|68|77}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |AIRSOUND|Think Raptor round your finger and | + | {{R-TTT |AIRSOUND|Think "Raptor round your finger", and T-Rex.|DINOSAUR}} |
{{R-letters |10|TELSRONEG|LONGEST |LONGEST |ENTRESOL* | 33|75 | 85}} | {{R-letters |10|TELSRONEG|LONGEST |LONGEST |ENTRESOL* | 33|75 | 85}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|YOSECATFC|COAST |FACES |ACCOST*, COSTAE*, COYEST*, FACETS, FACETY*, SAFETY*| 38|80 | 91}} | {{R-letters |11|YOSECATFC|COAST |FACES |ACCOST*, COSTAE*, COYEST*, FACETS, FACETY*, SAFETY*| 38|80 | 91}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:15, 2 August 2026
Episode 8814 was broadcast on 20 July 2026, as part of Series 94.
Sandy Aiton played Pini Stimler, with Pini Stimler winning 94 – 62. The Dictionary Corner guest was Justin Moorhouse, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Starting with this episode, Teatime Teasers reverted to eight letters.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sandy Aiton | Score | Pini Stimler | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DORESITCA | COASTER | 0 – 8 | ASTEROID | CAROTIDS*, IDOCRASE*, REDCOATS | 8 |
| 2 | NISRKEOLS | SIRENS | 0 – 16 | SNORKELS | 16 | |
| 3 | 75 25 100 50 9 10 → 491 | 490 | 0 – 26 | 491
50 × 10 − 9 |
|
26 |
| TTT | HASBEENS | All that wailing with Siouxsie is in good spirits. | BANSHEES | |||
| 4 | BURNAHIOT | bother ☓ | 0 – 32 | RATION | RAINOUT | 33 |
| 5 | NEPIGORWN | POWERING | 8 – 40 | POWERING | 41 | |
| 6 | 100 25 1 7 10 9 → 474 | 475 | 8 – 50 | 474
(10 + 9) × 25 − 1 |
|
51 |
| 7 | FITASEQNT | FAINTEST | 16 – 50 | FATTIES | 59 | |
| 8 | LRTUEADOM | REMOULD | 16 – 58 | MODULATE | EMULATOR | 67 |
| 9 | 75 25 50 100 7 6 → 650 | 650
(7 + 6) × 50 |
26 – 68 | 650
6 × 100 + 50 |
|
77 |
| TTT | AIRSOUND | Think "Raptor round your finger", and T-Rex. | DINOSAUR | |||
| 10 | TELSRONEG | LONGEST | 33 – 75 | LONGEST | ENTRESOL* | 85 |
| 11 | YOSECATFC | COAST | 38 – 80 | FACES | ACCOST*, COSTAE*, COYEST*, FACETS, FACETY*, SAFETY* | 91 |
| 12 | LISPLAOUG | GALLOPS | 45 – 87 | GALLOPS | GALLOUS*, LUGSAIL*, PLUGOLA* | 98 |
| 13 | DAPENITRD | PAINTER | 52 – 94 | PAINTED | DIPTERAN | 106 |
| 14 | 25 75 7 2 5 9 → 147 | 147 ☓ | 52 – 94 | 147 ☓ |
RR: 147 = 75 × 2 − (5 − (9 − 7)) |
116 |
| 15 | BONGADAWN | BANDWAGON
(2.5 seconds) |
62 – 94 | 126 | ||
