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[[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Tim Lawrence]], with Tim Bridgstock winning {{score|97|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Keith Brymer Jones]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Tim Bridgstock]] played [[Tim Lawrence]], with Tim Bridgstock winning {{score|97|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Keith Brymer Jones]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In Round 9, neither Bridgstock or Lawrence were asked for their solutions on account of the numbers game being extremely straightforward. Therefore, the solutions provided are purely an assumption for both | + | NOTE: In Round 9, neither Bridgstock or Lawrence were asked for their solutions on account of the [[numbers game]] being extremely straightforward. Therefore, the solutions provided are purely an assumption for both [[contestant]]s. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|175|sol2=100 + 75** | |175|sol2=100 + 75** | ||
|56|50|72}} | |56|50|72}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |IRISABLE|Twice in a row, Iris was able to purchase cornflakes.|BISERIAL}} | + | {{R-TTT |IRISABLE|{{Tooltip|Twice in a row, Iris was able to purchase cornflakes.|{{word|BISERIAL}} is a pun on "buy cereal".}}|BISERIAL}} |
{{R-letters |10|MGETOSIHF|HOMIEST |HOMIEST |EGOTISM, FOMITES* | 63|57 | 79}} | {{R-letters |10|MGETOSIHF|HOMIEST |HOMIEST |EGOTISM, FOMITES* | 63|57 | 79}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|ERDOTWRIO|WOODIER |WORDIER |WORRITED | 70|64 | 87}} | {{R-letters |11|ERDOTWRIO|WOODIER |WORDIER |WORRITED | 70|64 | 87}} | ||
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|357 | |357 | ||
|87|76|111}} | |87|76|111}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|DETOXPILE|c1time=1. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|DETOXPILE|c1time=1.5|c1sol=EXPLOITED|97|76|121}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:18, 2 June 2025
Episode 8521 was broadcast on 21 May 2025, as part of Series 91.
Tim Bridgstock played Tim Lawrence, with Tim Bridgstock winning 97 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Keith Brymer Jones, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 9, neither Bridgstock or Lawrence were asked for their solutions on account of the numbers game being extremely straightforward. Therefore, the solutions provided are purely an assumption for both contestants.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Bridgstock | Score | Tim Lawrence | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMVUINOAO | DIVAN | 0 – 6 | DOMINO | DAIMON*, DOMAIN | 6 |
| 2 | TKIGUNETA | KITTEN | 6 – 12 | GUINEA | ATTING*, ATTUNE*, AUGITE*, AUNTIE*, EATING*, GUNITE*, INTAKE, KENTIA*, TAGINE, TAKING*, TAUTEN*, TEAING*, TENUTI* | 12 |
| 3 | 75 100 25 10 3 9 → 920 | 920
(100 − (9 − 75 ÷ 25 ÷ 3)) × 10 |
16 – 12 | 922 |
|
22 |
| TTT | DOSUBMIT | I have suspicions that this is almost a Robin Williams character. | MISDOUBT | |||
| 4 | MRUSACOES | COURSES | 16 – 20 | CAROUSES | MESOSAUR | 30 |
| 5 | LDNSOAETN | DONATES | 23 – 27 | TALONED | LENTANDO | 38 |
| 6 | 50 5 4 9 1 7 → 634 | 634
9 × 7 × 50 ÷ 5 + 4 |
33 – 27 | 635 |
|
48 |
| 7 | QACTIARSO | ACTORS | 39 – 33 | ACTORS | CARITAS, OSTRACA*, TARIQAS* | 55 |
| 8 | TDACEREXI | CREATED | 46 – 40 | REACTED | CATERED*, CERATED*, EXACTED*, EXCITED, EXCITER*, EXCRETA*, RECITED*, TIERCED* | 62 |
| 9 | 100 75 5 10 1 3 → 175 | 175
100 + 75** |
56 – 50 | 175
100 + 75** |
|
72 |
| TTT | IRISABLE | Twice in a row, Iris was able to purchase cornflakes.BISERIAL is a pun on "buy cereal". | BISERIAL | |||
| 10 | MGETOSIHF | HOMIEST | 63 – 57 | HOMIEST | EGOTISM, FOMITES* | 79 |
| 11 | ERDOTWRIO | WOODIER | 70 – 64 | WORDIER | WORRITED | 87 |
| 12 | DHASOPIUG | POSH | 70 – 69 | PIOUS | DAIGOUS*, GODSHIP | 94 |
| 13 | WMPBEEUSR | PRESUME | 77 – 76 | BUMPERS | BURPEES, SUPREME | 101 |
| 14 | 100 4 9 6 3 10 → 356 | 356
(100 − (10 + (6 + 3) ÷ 9)) × 4 |
87 – 76 | 357 |
|
111 |
| 15 | DETOXPILE | EXPLOITED
(1.5 seconds) |
97 – 76 | 121 | ||
