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[[Neil Holland]] played [[Joanne Massiah]], with Joanne Massiah winning {{score|71|60}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linford Christie]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Neil Holland]] played [[Joanne Massiah]], with Joanne Massiah winning {{score|71|60}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linford Christie]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In Round 5, Dictionary Corner's declaration of {{word| {{x}} | + | NOTE: In Round 5, Dictionary Corner's declaration of {{word|ruddles {{x}}}} was actually invalid, due to {{word|RUDDLE}} being a mass noun. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Neil Holland|Joanne Massiah}} | {{Rounds-start|Neil Holland|Joanne Massiah}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SETRUSLET|LETTERS |LETTERS | + | {{R-letters |1 |SETRUSLET|LETTERS |LETTERS |SETTLERS*, STERLETS*, STREUSEL*, TRESTLES, TRUSTEES*| 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |WOINPATEN|NATION |NATION | + | {{R-letters |2 |WOINPATEN|NATION |NATION |ENATION, PINNATE*, PONTINE*| 13|13 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|75|8|6|4|5| 465 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|75|8|6|4|5| 465 | ||
|466|sol1=(75 + 4) × 6 − 8 | |466|sol1=(75 + 4) × 6 − 8 | ||
|464 {{x}} | |464 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=465|solrr=6 × 75 + 25 − | + | |rr=465|solrr=6 × 75 + 25 − 8 ÷ 4 × 5 |
|20|13|25}} | |20|13|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |BANGBASE|No javelin on school sports day | + | {{R-TTT |BANGBASE|No javelin on school sports day – we threw these.|BEANBAGS}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TGYIOTUNS|TOYING |TOUTING | + | {{R-letters |4 |TGYIOTUNS|TOYING |TOUTING |OUSTING*, OUTINGS*, OUTSING*, SOTTING*| 20|20 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DERDLUOSR|ROUSED |RUDDERS | + | {{R-letters |5 |DERDLUOSR|ROUSED |RUDDERS |RUDDLES**, SLURRED* | 20|27 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|4|3|10|9|5| 509 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|4|3|10|9|5| 509 | ||
|509|sol1=50 × 10 + 9 | |509|sol1=50 × 10 + 9 | ||
|509|sol2=50 × 10 + 9 | |509|sol2=50 × 10 + 9 | ||
|30|37|49}} | |30|37|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |IAIZCRKAN|CRANK |CRANK | + | {{R-letters |7 |IAIZCRKAN|CRANK |CRANK |CZARINA | 35|42 | 56}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |OWCEIRTNA|CERTAIN |CREATION | + | {{R-letters |8 |OWCEIRTNA|CERTAIN |CREATION |ACTIONER*, REACTION | 35|50 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|5|4|2|7| 178 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|50|5|4|2|7| 178 | ||
|178 {{x}} | |178 {{x}} | ||
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|35|60|74}} | |35|60|74}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MOBLOSER|You'll want a crust on the bread, but not on the pants.|BLOOMERS}} | {{R-TTT |MOBLOSER|You'll want a crust on the bread, but not on the pants.|BLOOMERS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|RMEOENJTM|MEMENTO |REMOTE | + | {{R-letters |10|RMEOENJTM|MEMENTO |REMOTE | | 42|60 | 81}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|GDFOEUSCM|FOCUSED |FUDGES | + | {{R-letters |11|GDFOEUSCM|FOCUSED |FUDGES |DEFOCUS | 49|60 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|TVOUGNEUP|TONGUE |UPVOTE | + | {{R-letters |12|TVOUGNEUP|TONGUE |UPVOTE |OUTGUN* | 55|66 | 94}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SHRMIAISA|HARMS |SMASH | + | {{R-letters |13|SHRMIAISA|HARMS |SMASH |ASHRAMS*, HARISSA*, SASHIMI| 60|71 |101}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|10|9|1|2|4| 626 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|10|9|1|2|4| 626 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=626|solrr=(10 + 9 + 2 + 4) × 25 + 1 | |rr=626|solrr=(10 + 9 + 2 + 4) × 25 + 1 | ||
|60|71|111}} | |60|71|111}} | ||
Revision as of 19:37, 28 October 2024
Episode 8380 was broadcast on 22 October 2024, as part of Series 90.
Neil Holland played Joanne Massiah, with Joanne Massiah winning 71 – 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Linford Christie, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 5, Dictionary Corner's declaration of ruddles ☓ was actually invalid, due to RUDDLE being a mass noun.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Holland | Score | Joanne Massiah | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SETRUSLET | LETTERS | 7 – 7 | LETTERS | SETTLERS*, STERLETS*, STREUSEL*, TRESTLES, TRUSTEES* | 8 |
| 2 | WOINPATEN | NATION | 13 – 13 | NATION | ENATION, PINNATE*, PONTINE* | 15 |
| 3 | 25 75 8 6 4 5 → 465 | 466
(75 + 4) × 6 − 8 |
20 – 13 | 464 ☓ |
RR: 465 = 6 × 75 + 25 − 8 ÷ 4 × 5 |
25 |
| TTT | BANGBASE | No javelin on school sports day – we threw these. | BEANBAGS | |||
| 4 | TGYIOTUNS | TOYING | 20 – 20 | TOUTING | OUSTING*, OUTINGS*, OUTSING*, SOTTING* | 32 |
| 5 | DERDLUOSR | ROUSED | 20 – 27 | RUDDERS | RUDDLES**, SLURRED* | 39 |
| 6 | 50 4 3 10 9 5 → 509 | 509
50 × 10 + 9 |
30 – 37 | 509
50 × 10 + 9 |
|
49 |
| 7 | IAIZCRKAN | CRANK | 35 – 42 | CRANK | CZARINA | 56 |
| 8 | OWCEIRTNA | CERTAIN | 35 – 50 | CREATION | ACTIONER*, REACTION | 64 |
| 9 | 25 50 5 4 2 7 → 178 | 178 ☓ | 35 – 60 | 178
7 × 25 + 5 − 2 |
|
74 |
| TTT | MOBLOSER | You'll want a crust on the bread, but not on the pants. | BLOOMERS | |||
| 10 | RMEOENJTM | MEMENTO | 42 – 60 | REMOTE | 81 | |
| 11 | GDFOEUSCM | FOCUSED | 49 – 60 | FUDGES | DEFOCUS | 88 |
| 12 | TVOUGNEUP | TONGUE | 55 – 66 | UPVOTE | OUTGUN* | 94 |
| 13 | SHRMIAISA | HARMS | 60 – 71 | SMASH | ASHRAMS*, HARISSA*, SASHIMI | 101 |
| 14 | 25 10 9 1 2 4 → 626 | — | 60 – 71 | — |
RR: 626 = (10 + 9 + 2 + 4) × 25 + 1 |
111 |
| 15 | EPICFLARE | 60 – 71 | FIREPLACE | 121 | ||
