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'''Episode 8448''' was broadcast on 7 February 2025 as part of [[Series 91]].
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'''Episode 8448''' was broadcast on 7 February 2025, as part of [[Series 91]].
  
[[Tyler Eaton-Jephcote]] played [[Verity Ridgman]], with Verity Ridgman winning 61 - 59. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linda Barker]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Tyler Eaton-Jephcote]] played [[Verity Ridgman]], with Verity Ridgman winning {{score|61|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Linda Barker]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
 
NOTE: In Round 15, Eaton-Jephcote did not offer a solution, but jokingly stated that he "just wanted to press the buzzer" because he knew his run was about to end.
 
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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|188
 
|16|14|25}}
 
|16|14|25}}
{{R-TTT        |PIGSDIET|These could save you a fortune on vets fees.|DIGIPETS}}
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{{R-TTT        |PIGSDIET|These can save you a fortune on vets fees.|DIGIPETS}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |AOUCDSIRP|aircups {{x}}|ASPIC    |CUSPIDOR*, PICADORS*, SPORADIC| 16|19 | 33}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |AOUCDSIRP|aircups {{x}}|ASPIC    |CUSPIDOR*, PICADORS*, SPORADIC| 16|19 | 33}}
{{R-letters  |5 |YTRNEOATO|TREATY  |notater {{x}}|ATTORNEY         | 22|19 | 41}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |YTRNEOATO|TREATY  |notater {{x}}|ATTORNEY           | 22|19 | 41}}
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 100|5|3|1|2|1| 574
 
{{R-numbers  |6 | 100|5|3|1|2|1| 574
 
|574 {{x}}
 
|574 {{x}}
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|22|19|51}}
 
|22|19|51}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |CWSUIEWGN|UNWISE  |SEWING  |CUEING*, GENIUS, INCUSE*, SCUNGE*, SWINGE*, WINCES*| 28|25 | 57}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |CWSUIEWGN|UNWISE  |SEWING  |CUEING*, GENIUS, INCUSE*, SCUNGE*, SWINGE*, WINCES*| 28|25 | 57}}
{{R-letters  |8 |OBAREANFI|BRAIN    |FAINER  |BONFIRE           | 28|31 | 64}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |OBAREANFI|BRAIN    |FAINER  |BONFIRE             | 28|31 | 64}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 5|1|6|7|7|1| 787
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 5|1|6|7|7|1| 787
 
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|28|31|71}}
 
|28|31|71}}
 
{{R-TTT        |COULDSHE|Could she be any more disinterested? I mean, look at her posture!|SLOUCHED}}
 
{{R-TTT        |COULDSHE|Could she be any more disinterested? I mean, look at her posture!|SLOUCHED}}
{{R-letters  |10|AEILMSEMX|EMAILS  |EXILES  |MEALIES, MELISMA* | 34|37 | 78}}
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{{R-letters  |10|AEILMSEMX|EMAILS  |EXILES  |MEALIES, MELISMA*   | 34|37 | 78}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|LBPUOEGKA|GLUE    |PLAGUE  |ABUELO*, BELUGA, BLAGUE*, KAGOUL*, PUEBLO*| 34|43 | 84}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|LBPUOEGKA|GLUE    |PLAGUE  |ABUELO*, BELUGA, BLAGUE*, KAGOUL*, PUEBLO*| 34|43 | 84}}
{{R-letters  |12|CRTEIOSRE|RECITES  |COSTER  |RECTORIES         | 41|43 |102}}
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{{R-letters  |12|CRTEIOSRE|RECITES  |COSTER  |RECTORIES           | 41|43 |102}}
{{R-letters  |13|TNDAEOSMU|AMOUNTED |AMOUNTED |DEMOUNTS, MUDSTONE, SEAMOUNT| 49|51 |110}}
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{{R-letters  |13|TNDAEOSMU|AMOUNTED |AMOUNTED |DEMOUNTS, MUDSTONE, SEAMOUNT*| 49|51 |110}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|75|5|10|8|3| 368
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|75|5|10|8|3| 368
 
|368|sol1=5 × 75 − 10 + 3
 
|368|sol1=5 × 75 − 10 + 3
 
|368|sol2=5 × 75 − 10 + 3
 
|368|sol2=5 × 75 − 10 + 3
 
|59|61|120}}
 
|59|61|120}}
{{R-conundrum|15|GMORRAHFC|c1time=29.75|c1sol= {{x}}|sol=FROGMARCH|59|61|130}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|GMORRAHFC|c1time=29.75|c1sol={{x}}|sol=FROGMARCH|59|61|130}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 02:56, 10 February 2025

Episode 8448 was broadcast on 7 February 2025, as part of Series 91.

Tyler Eaton-Jephcote played Verity Ridgman, with Verity Ridgman winning 61 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Linda Barker, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Tyler Eaton-Jephcote Score Verity Ridgman Others Max.
1 SRDAOARNU RADARS 6 – 6 ADORNS AURORAS* 7
2 TNDEAETST SEATED 6 – 14 ATTESTED 15
3 9 3 6 7 3 8 → 186 186
(3 × 8 − (7 − 3)) × 9 + 6
16 – 14 188


25
TTT PIGSDIET These can save you a fortune on vets fees. DIGIPETS
4 AOUCDSIRP aircups ☓ 16 – 19 ASPIC CUSPIDOR*, PICADORS*, SPORADIC 33
5 YTRNEOATO TREATY 22 – 19 notater ☓ ATTORNEY 41
6 100 5 3 1 2 1 → 574 574 ☓ 22 – 19 574 ☓

RR: 574 = (100 − 3 − 1) × (5 + 1) − 2

51
7 CWSUIEWGN UNWISE 28 – 25 SEWING CUEING*, GENIUS, INCUSE*, SCUNGE*, SWINGE*, WINCES* 57
8 OBAREANFI BRAIN 28 – 31 FAINER BONFIRE 64
9 5 1 6 7 7 1 → 787 28 – 31

RR: 784 = ((1 + 1) × 5 + 6) × 7 × 7

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TTT COULDSHE Could she be any more disinterested? I mean, look at her posture! SLOUCHED
10 AEILMSEMX EMAILS 34 – 37 EXILES MEALIES, MELISMA* 78
11 LBPUOEGKA GLUE 34 – 43 PLAGUE ABUELO*, BELUGA, BLAGUE*, KAGOUL*, PUEBLO* 84
12 CRTEIOSRE RECITES 41 – 43 COSTER RECTORIES 102
13 TNDAEOSMU AMOUNTED 49 – 51 AMOUNTED DEMOUNTS, MUDSTONE, SEAMOUNT* 110
14 50 75 5 10 8 3 → 368 368
5 × 75 − 10 + 3
59 – 61 368
5 × 75 − 10 + 3


120
15 GMORRAHFC
(29.75 seconds)
59 – 61 FROGMARCH 130