Difference between revisions of "Episode 8833"
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{{R-letters |7 |VGNIEARLN|LEARNING |VINEGAR |RAVENING* | 47|47 | 59}} | {{R-letters |7 |VGNIEARLN|LEARNING |VINEGAR |RAVENING* | 47|47 | 59}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 | | + | {{R-letters |8 |TLUEHNUID|HINTED |undilute {{x}}|DILUENT | 53|47 | 66}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|3|1|4|8| 451 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|3|1|4|8| 451 | ||
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|445|sol2=(100 + 8) × 4 + 9 + 3 + 1 | |445|sol2=(100 + 8) × 4 + 9 + 3 + 1 | ||
|rr=451|solrr=(100 × 9 + 3 − 1) ÷ (8 ÷ 4) | |rr=451|solrr=(100 × 9 + 3 − 1) ÷ (8 ÷ 4) | ||
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{{R-letters |10|ZSRTEOESD|TOSSED |STRODE |DOSSERET*, OERSTEDS*| 59|58 | 84}} | {{R-letters |10|ZSRTEOESD|TOSSED |STRODE |DOSSERET*, OERSTEDS*| 59|58 | 84}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|GMTAUERST|MATTERS |MATTERS |MATUREST | 66|65 | 92}} | {{R-letters |11|GMTAUERST|MATTERS |MATTERS |MATUREST | 66|65 | 92}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |12| | + | {{R-letters |12|YROACSDEH|ROACHES |CRASHED |CHADORS*, OCHREAS*, ORACHES*, ROACHED*| 73|72 | 99}} |
{{R-letters |13|CIETPLISN|INCITES |SPLINT |CLIENTS*, ELICITS*, INCEPTS*, INSPECT*, LECTINS*, LENTISC*, LINIEST*, LINTIES*, PECTINS*, PENCILS, PINTLES*, PISCINE*, SPILITE*, SPLENIC*, SPLENII*, STENCIL*, TIEPINS*| 80|72 |106}} | {{R-letters |13|CIETPLISN|INCITES |SPLINT |CLIENTS*, ELICITS*, INCEPTS*, INSPECT*, LECTINS*, LENTISC*, LINIEST*, LINTIES*, PECTINS*, PENCILS, PINTLES*, PISCINE*, SPILITE*, SPLENIC*, SPLENII*, STENCIL*, TIEPINS*| 80|72 |106}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 100|50|25|2|1|10| 640 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|50|25|2|1|10| 640 | ||
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| − | |rr=640|solrr=(50 + | + | |rr=640|solrr=(50 + 25 − 1) × 10 − 100 |
|80|72|116}} | |80|72|116}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|KAYPALMER|c2time=9.75|c2sol=PLAYMAKER|80|82|126}} | {{R-conundrum|15|KAYPALMER|c2time=9.75|c2sol=PLAYMAKER|80|82|126}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:19, 21 August 2026
Episode 8833 was broadcast on 14 August 2026, as part of Series 94.
Aoife Ward played Steve Taylor, with Steve Taylor winning 82 – 80. The Dictionary Corner guest was Pauline McLynn, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Aoife Ward | Score | Steve Taylor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRTIAODLE | RATTLED | 0 – 8 | IDOLATER | DETRITAL*, TAILORED* | 8 |
| 2 | RGMAIRPAE | MARRIAGE | 8 – 16 | RAMPAGER | 16 | |
| 3 | 100 8 3 2 10 6 → 156 | 156
(10 − 6 + 3) × 8 + 100 |
18 – 26 | 156
100 + 6 × 8 + 10 − 2 |
|
26 |
| TTT | PILLYTUM | Rachel can do this with a very thick tissue. | MULTIPLY | |||
| 4 | TPCOISNOT | POTIONS | 25 – 33 | POTIONS | SPITTOON* | 34 |
| 5 | WSFIEALKM | WALKIES | 32 – 40 | WALKIES | SAWLIKE* | 41 |
| 6 | 75 100 1 9 7 7 → 705 | 706
7 × 100 + 7 − 1 |
39 – 47 | 706
7 × 100 + 7 − 1 |
RR: 705 = (100 − 9 − 1) × 7 + 75 |
51 |
| 7 | VGNIEARLN | LEARNING | 47 – 47 | VINEGAR | RAVENING* | 59 |
| 8 | TLUEHNUID | HINTED | 53 – 47 | undilute ☓ | DILUENT | 66 |
| 9 | 100 9 3 1 4 8 → 451 | ☓ | 53 – 52 | 445
(100 + 8) × 4 + 9 + 3 + 1 |
RR: 451 = (100 × 9 + 3 − 1) ÷ (8 ÷ 4) |
76 |
| TTT | BEDSCALE | It's just one fiasco after another. | DEBACLES | |||
| 10 | ZSRTEOESD | TOSSED | 59 – 58 | STRODE | DOSSERET*, OERSTEDS* | 84 |
| 11 | GMTAUERST | MATTERS | 66 – 65 | MATTERS | MATUREST | 92 |
| 12 | YROACSDEH | ROACHES | 73 – 72 | CRASHED | CHADORS*, OCHREAS*, ORACHES*, ROACHED* | 99 |
| 13 | CIETPLISN | INCITES | 80 – 72 | SPLINT | CLIENTS*, ELICITS*, INCEPTS*, INSPECT*, LECTINS*, LENTISC*, LINIEST*, LINTIES*, PECTINS*, PENCILS, PINTLES*, PISCINE*, SPILITE*, SPLENIC*, SPLENII*, STENCIL*, TIEPINS* | 106 |
| 14 | 100 50 25 2 1 10 → 640 | — | 80 – 72 | — |
RR: 640 = (50 + 25 − 1) × 10 − 100 |
116 |
| 15 | KAYPALMER | 80 – 82 | PLAYMAKER
(9.75 seconds) |
126 | ||
