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[[Annie Gallagher]] played [[Andre Pichard]], with Annie Gallagher winning {{score|72|41}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[JB Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Annie Gallagher]] played [[Andre Pichard]], with Annie Gallagher winning {{score|72|41}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[JB Gill]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Pichard was not asked to spell his words in Rounds 1 or 4 – therefore, he may have intended {{word|MAID}} and/or {{word|SPAED}} respectively. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Annie Gallagher|Andre Pichard}} | {{Rounds-start|Annie Gallagher|Andre Pichard}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RMREIODMA|MARRIED | + | {{R-letters |1 |RMREIODMA|MARRIED |MADE |AIRDROME* | 7|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |IESRGUBID|BUDGIES |BUSIER | + | {{R-letters |2 |IESRGUBID|BUDGIES |BUSIER |BEGIRDS*, BIRDIES, BRIDGES*, BRIDIES*, BRUISED, GUIDERS*| 14|0 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|25|3|4|2|1| 378 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|25|3|4|2|1| 378 | ||
|378 {{x}} | |378 {{x}} | ||
|378|sol2=(4 + 3) × 50 + 25 + 2 + 1 | |378|sol2=(4 + 3) × 50 + 25 + 2 + 1 | ||
|14|10|25}} | |14|10|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SCENEPIX|To solve this, just sing a song about it.|SIXPENCE}} | + | {{R-TTT |SCENEPIX|To solve this, just {{w|Sing a Song of Sixpence|sing a song}} about it.|SIXPENCE}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |EAGSPOTDE|GASPED |SPADE | + | {{R-letters |4 |EAGSPOTDE|GASPED |SPADE |ADOPTEES, DOGEATES* | 20|10 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |QGHAIULSA|QUAILS |gails {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |QGHAIULSA|QUAILS |gails {{x}}|ALHAGIS*, QUAIGHS | 26|10 | 40}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|3|4|9|7|5| 973 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|3|4|9|7|5| 973 | ||
|973|sol1=(4 + 9) × 75 − (5 − 3) | |973|sol1=(4 + 9) × 75 − (5 − 3) | ||
|973|sol2=(4 + 9) × 75 − (7 − 5) | |973|sol2=(4 + 9) × 75 − (7 − 5) | ||
|36|20|50}} | |36|20|50}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |TYSEOELTI|TOILETS |SLEET | + | {{R-letters |7 |TYSEOELTI|TOILETS |SLEET |ESTOILE*, ETOILES*, LETTIES*, LITOTES, STYLITE*, TELEOST*, TESTILY*| 43|20 | 57}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |OUWBSATVE|ABOUT | + | {{R-letters |8 |OUWBSATVE|ABOUT |WASTE |BOWSTAVE*, SUBOVATE*| 48|25 | 65}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|4|6|1|3| 467 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|4|6|1|3| 467 | ||
|465|sol1=(50 + 25) × 6 + (4 + 1) × 3 | |465|sol1=(50 + 25) × 6 + (4 + 1) × 3 | ||
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|rr=467|solrr=(50 + 25 + 3) × 6 − 1 | |rr=467|solrr=(50 + 25 + 3) × 6 − 1 | ||
|55|25|75}} | |55|25|75}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LIPSNOUT|No major developments here | + | {{R-TTT |LIPSNOUT|No major developments here – just left to nature.|UNSPOILT}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|ACNRIOPNE|PINCER | + | {{R-letters |10|ACNRIOPNE|PINCER |napier {{x}}|APOCRINE*, CAPONIER*, PINACONE*, PROCAINE| 61|25 | 83}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|DXCEUAWPO|PAWED |WADE | + | {{R-letters |11|DXCEUAWPO|PAWED |WADE |CAUDEX*, COAXED*, COUPED, COWPEA*, COWPED*, PEACOW*, UPCODE*, WAXPOD*| 66|25 | 89}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|EINJDEATM|ADMIT |DETAIN | + | {{R-letters |12|EINJDEATM|ADMIT |DETAIN |DEMENTIA | 66|31 | 97}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|NHNUOAGFE|UNHANG | + | {{R-letters |13|NHNUOAGFE|UNHANG |GONE |HOUNGAN* | 72|31 |104}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 4|8|5|10|6|2| 592 | {{R-numbers |14| 4|8|5|10|6|2| 592 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|592|sol2=6 × 10 × 2 × 5 − 8 | |592|sol2=6 × 10 × 2 × 5 − 8 | ||
|72|41|114}} | |72|41|114}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:06, 21 April 2024
Episode 8253 was broadcast on 17 April 2024, as part of Series 89.
Annie Gallagher played Andre Pichard, with Annie Gallagher winning 72 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was JB Gill, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Pichard was not asked to spell his words in Rounds 1 or 4 – therefore, he may have intended MAID and/or SPAED respectively.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Annie Gallagher | Score | Andre Pichard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RMREIODMA | MARRIED | 7 – 0 | MADE | AIRDROME* | 8 |
| 2 | IESRGUBID | BUDGIES | 14 – 0 | BUSIER | BEGIRDS*, BIRDIES, BRIDGES*, BRIDIES*, BRUISED, GUIDERS* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 25 3 4 2 1 → 378 | 378 ☓ | 14 – 10 | 378
(4 + 3) × 50 + 25 + 2 + 1 |
|
25 |
| TTT | SCENEPIX | To solve this, just sing a song about it. | SIXPENCE | |||
| 4 | EAGSPOTDE | GASPED | 20 – 10 | SPADE | ADOPTEES, DOGEATES* | 33 |
| 5 | QGHAIULSA | QUAILS | 26 – 10 | gails ☓ | ALHAGIS*, QUAIGHS | 40 |
| 6 | 75 3 4 9 7 5 → 973 | 973
(4 + 9) × 75 − (5 − 3) |
36 – 20 | 973
(4 + 9) × 75 − (7 − 5) |
|
50 |
| 7 | TYSEOELTI | TOILETS | 43 – 20 | SLEET | ESTOILE*, ETOILES*, LETTIES*, LITOTES, STYLITE*, TELEOST*, TESTILY* | 57 |
| 8 | OUWBSATVE | ABOUT | 48 – 25 | WASTE | BOWSTAVE*, SUBOVATE* | 65 |
| 9 | 25 50 4 6 1 3 → 467 | 465
(50 + 25) × 6 + (4 + 1) × 3 |
55 – 25 | 455 |
RR: 467 = (50 + 25 + 3) × 6 − 1 |
75 |
| TTT | LIPSNOUT | No major developments here – just left to nature. | UNSPOILT | |||
| 10 | ACNRIOPNE | PINCER | 61 – 25 | napier ☓ | APOCRINE*, CAPONIER*, PINACONE*, PROCAINE | 83 |
| 11 | DXCEUAWPO | PAWED | 66 – 25 | WADE | CAUDEX*, COAXED*, COUPED, COWPEA*, COWPED*, PEACOW*, UPCODE*, WAXPOD* | 89 |
| 12 | EINJDEATM | ADMIT | 66 – 31 | DETAIN | DEMENTIA | 97 |
| 13 | NHNUOAGFE | UNHANG | 72 – 31 | GONE | HOUNGAN* | 104 |
| 14 | 4 8 5 10 6 2 → 592 | — | 72 – 41 | 592
6 × 10 × 2 × 5 − 8 |
|
114 |
| 15 | SELFTUNER | 72 – 41 | RESENTFUL | 124 | ||
