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[[Andy Forsyth]] played [[Graeme Lawrence]], with Andy Forsyth winning {{score|77|74}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ade Adepitan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Andy Forsyth]] played [[Graeme Lawrence]], with Andy Forsyth winning {{score|77|74}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ade Adepitan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | Starting with this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s | + | Starting with this episode, [[Teatime Teaser]]s reverted to nine letters. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 75|6|9|10|4|2| 918 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|6|9|10|4|2| 918 | ||
|919|sol1=6 × 2 × 75 + 9 + 10 | |919|sol1=6 × 2 × 75 + 9 + 10 | ||
| − | |919| | + | |919|sol2=(10 + 2) × 75 + 9 + 6 + 4 |
|rr=918|solrr=(75 × 6 + 9) × 2 | |rr=918|solrr=(75 × 6 + 9) × 2 | ||
|67|74|135}} | |67|74|135}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:22, 3 August 2026
Episode 8824 was broadcast on 3 August 2026, as part of Series 94.
Andy Forsyth played Graeme Lawrence, with Andy Forsyth winning 77 – 74. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ade Adepitan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Starting with this episode, Teatime Teasers reverted to nine letters.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Forsyth | Score | Graeme Lawrence | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARENLDO | PEDALOS | 7 – 7 | PLANERS | LADRONES*, LEOPARDS*, OPERANDS*, PADRONES, PERSONAL, PRELOADS*, PSORALEN*, SOLANDER*, SPANDREL* | 8 |
| 2 | TSLEIEHCT | ITCHES | 13 – 13 | SETTLE | TESTICLE* | 16 |
| 3 | 25 75 7 1 7 6 → 363 | 365 ☓ | 13 – 13 | 362 ☓ |
RR: 363 = (75 − 25) × 7 + 7 + 6 |
26 |
| TTT | ADOPTBEES | If you spot this, you already know what you could've won. | SPEEDBOAT | |||
| 4 | RLIOAMHDE | HAILED | 19 – 19 | LOADER | ARMHOLE*, DARIOLE*, EARLDOM, HEDARIM*, HEIRDOM, HEMIOLA*, LOAMIER* | 33 |
| 5 | XUENGMITE | MEETING | 26 – 26 | MEETING | EXIGENT*, TEEMING | 40 |
| 6 | 25 8 7 7 4 6 → 376 | — | 26 – 36 | 376
(8 + 7) × 75 + 7 − 6 |
|
50 |
| 7 | BNROEGADS | BANGERS | 33 – 43 | ORANGES | BONDAGERS | 68 |
| 8 | FRCTOEINU | COUNTER | 40 – 43 | CORNET | CONFITURE | 86 |
| 9 | 75 9 7 4 6 2 → 420 | — | 40 – 53 | 420
(75 − 9 + 4) × 6 |
|
96 |
| TTT | STORMUNIT | Double 19, and you'll be in your element. | STRONTIUM | |||
| 10 | KTFRAOEST | TOASTER | 47 – 60 | TOASTER | FORSAKE, ROTATES* | 103 |
| 11 | CSNOEGUVL | LOUNGES | 54 – 60 | ungloves ☓ | CONVULSE | 111 |
| 12 | MJRTEIENA | RETAIN | 54 – 67 | MEATIER | EMERITA*, EMIRATE*, MATINEE*, MERANTI*, MINARET, RAIMENT*, RETINAE*, TRAINEE* | 118 |
| 13 | WUESGTUOR | GROUTS | 60 – 67 | guster ☓ | OUTGREW, ROGUEST*, ROUGETS* | 125 |
| 14 | 75 6 9 10 4 2 → 918 | 919
6 × 2 × 75 + 9 + 10 |
67 – 74 | 919
(10 + 2) × 75 + 9 + 6 + 4 |
RR: 918 = (75 × 6 + 9) × 2 |
135 |
| 15 | HOLLOWRIP | WHIRLPOOL
(13.5 seconds) |
77 – 74 | 145 | ||
