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'''Episode 8388''' was broadcast on 1 November 2024, as part of [[Series 90]]. | '''Episode 8388''' was broadcast on 1 November 2024, as part of [[Series 90]]. | ||
| − | [[David Roe]] played [[Charlotte Dunsterville]], with David Roe winning 103 | + | [[David Roe]] played [[Charlotte Dunsterville]], with David Roe winning {{score|103|33}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Neil Delamere]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
| − | After the second break, Colin showcased a 'birthday cake' to celebrate the 42nd birthday of ''Countdown'', albeit one day early due to the actual birthday falling at the weekend. | + | After the second break, [[Colin Murray]] showcased a 'birthday cake' to celebrate the 42nd birthday of ''[[Countdown]]'', albeit one day early due to the actual birthday falling at the weekend. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|David Roe|Charlotte Dunsterville}} | {{Rounds-start|David Roe|Charlotte Dunsterville}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RSAUOCTCB|COURTS | + | {{R-letters |1 |RSAUOCTCB|COURTS |COURTS |ACCURST*, COARCTS*, CUATROS*, ROBUSTA*, RUBATOS*, SURCOAT*, TURACOS*| 6|6 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NPDEOUTPE|POUTED | + | {{R-letters |2 |NPDEOUTPE|POUTED |POUTED |PENTODE, PEPTONE* | 12|12 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 9|6|6|3|1|1| 501 | {{R-numbers |3 | 9|6|6|3|1|1| 501 | ||
|498|sol1=((3 + 6) × 9 + 1 + 1) × 6 | |498|sol1=((3 + 6) × 9 + 1 + 1) × 6 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |rr=503 | + | |rr=503 |
| + | |other=503|solother=(9 + 3) × (6 + 1) × 6 − 1 | ||
|19|12|21}} | |19|12|21}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |MEANLIST|Oh dear | + | {{R-TTT |MEANLIST|Oh dear – what can the matter be? I've a whole list of these.|AILMENTS}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TRUAWDNUI|DURIAN | + | {{R-letters |4 |TRUAWDNUI|DURIAN |WARN |UNITARD | 25|12 | 28}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |PWAIRNOGC|WARPING | + | {{R-letters |5 |PWAIRNOGC|WARPING |WARPING |CARPING*, COWPING*, CROWING, ORGANIC, PORANGI*| 32|19 | 35}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |6 |50|100|6|9|6|9| 263 | + | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|100|6|9|6|9| 263 |
| − | |263|sol1=(50 − 6) × 6 − | + | |263|sol1=(50 − 6) × 6 − 9 ÷ 9 |
|259 | |259 | ||
|42|19|45}} | |42|19|45}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |HEBGMIERS|BEGRIMES | + | {{R-letters |7 |HEBGMIERS|BEGRIMES |mesher {{x}}| | 50|19 | 53}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |NYROEOGFA|FORGONE | + | {{R-letters |8 |NYROEOGFA|FORGONE |oranger {{x}}|ORANGEY, OREGANO, OROGENY*| 57|19 | 60}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |9 |75|100|50|1|7|8| 694 | + | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|100|50|1|7|8| 694 |
| − | |694|sol1= | + | |694|sol1=75 × 8 + 100 − (7 − 1) |
|693 | |693 | ||
|67|19|70}} | |67|19|70}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |BADDECOR|The answer to this is in black | + | {{R-TTT |BADDECOR|The answer to this is in black and white.|BARCODED}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|TGLOEADNU|GLOATED | + | {{R-letters |10|TGLOEADNU|GLOATED |GLOATED |GUANOED*, LANGUED*, LOUNGED, OUTLAND*, TALONED*, TANGELO*, TANGLED*, TANGOED*, TONGUED| 74|26 | 77}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|DOLSUIOHT|LOUDISH | + | {{R-letters |11|DOLSUIOHT|LOUDISH |SHOULD |HOLDOUTS | 81|26 | 85}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|SRVIEALSM|SALVERS | + | {{R-letters |12|SRVIEALSM|SALVERS |MAILERS |REVISALS* | 88|33 | 93}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|TLEINALSP|PANTILES | + | {{R-letters |13|TLEINALSP|PANTILES |PAINTS |PANELLIST | 96|33 |111}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|25|2|6|8|8| 347 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|25|2|6|8|8| 347 | ||
| − | |348|sol1= | + | |348|sol1=8 ÷ 2 × 75 + 6 × 8 |
|349 | |349 | ||
|rr=347|solrr=(25 × 8 + 8) × 2 + 6 − 75 | |rr=347|solrr=(25 × 8 + 8) × 2 + 6 − 75 | ||
Revision as of 02:38, 12 November 2024
Episode 8388 was broadcast on 1 November 2024, as part of Series 90.
David Roe played Charlotte Dunsterville, with David Roe winning 103 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Neil Delamere, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
After the second break, Colin Murray showcased a 'birthday cake' to celebrate the 42nd birthday of Countdown, albeit one day early due to the actual birthday falling at the weekend.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Roe | Score | Charlotte Dunsterville | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSAUOCTCB | COURTS | 6 – 6 | COURTS | ACCURST*, COARCTS*, CUATROS*, ROBUSTA*, RUBATOS*, SURCOAT*, TURACOS* | 7 |
| 2 | NPDEOUTPE | POUTED | 12 – 12 | POUTED | PENTODE, PEPTONE* | 14 |
| 3 | 9 6 6 3 1 1 → 501 | 498
((3 + 6) × 9 + 1 + 1) × 6 |
19 – 12 | — |
RR: 503 Best: 503 = (9 + 3) × (6 + 1) × 6 − 1 |
21 |
| TTT | MEANLIST | Oh dear – what can the matter be? I've a whole list of these. | AILMENTS | |||
| 4 | TRUAWDNUI | DURIAN | 25 – 12 | WARN | UNITARD | 28 |
| 5 | PWAIRNOGC | WARPING | 32 – 19 | WARPING | CARPING*, COWPING*, CROWING, ORGANIC, PORANGI* | 35 |
| 6 | 50 100 6 9 6 9 → 263 | 263
(50 − 6) × 6 − 9 ÷ 9 |
42 – 19 | 259 |
|
45 |
| 7 | HEBGMIERS | BEGRIMES | 50 – 19 | mesher ☓ | 53 | |
| 8 | NYROEOGFA | FORGONE | 57 – 19 | oranger ☓ | ORANGEY, OREGANO, OROGENY* | 60 |
| 9 | 75 100 50 1 7 8 → 694 | 694
75 × 8 + 100 − (7 − 1) |
67 – 19 | 693 |
|
70 |
| TTT | BADDECOR | The answer to this is in black and white. | BARCODED | |||
| 10 | TGLOEADNU | GLOATED | 74 – 26 | GLOATED | GUANOED*, LANGUED*, LOUNGED, OUTLAND*, TALONED*, TANGELO*, TANGLED*, TANGOED*, TONGUED | 77 |
| 11 | DOLSUIOHT | LOUDISH | 81 – 26 | SHOULD | HOLDOUTS | 85 |
| 12 | SRVIEALSM | SALVERS | 88 – 33 | MAILERS | REVISALS* | 93 |
| 13 | TLEINALSP | PANTILES | 96 – 33 | PAINTS | PANELLIST | 111 |
| 14 | 75 25 2 6 8 8 → 347 | 348
8 ÷ 2 × 75 + 6 × 8 |
103 – 33 | 349 |
RR: 347 = (25 × 8 + 8) × 2 + 6 − 75 |
121 |
| 15 | RECYCLORT | 103 – 33 | CORRECTLY | 131 | ||
