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|605|sol2=(9 − 7 + 2) × 6 × 25 + 5 | |605|sol2=(9 − 7 + 2) × 6 × 25 + 5 | ||
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| − | {{R-TTT |WELLARAFT|Well a raft won't help us here said {{w|Lake Victoria|Victoria}} | + | {{R-TTT |WELLARAFT|"Well a raft won't help us here", said {{w|Lake Victoria|Victoria}}.|WATERFALL}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 | | + | {{R-letters |4 |FLAOGSIUR|GIRASOL |FLOURS |FIGURAL*, GIAOURS* | 24|23 | 31}} |
{{R-letters |5 |PELTMIAZD|PLAITED |DIMPLE |IMPALED, IMPLEAD* | 31|23 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |PELTMIAZD|PLAITED |DIMPLE |IMPALED, IMPLEAD* | 31|23 | 38}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|10|3|7|3|7| 515 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|10|3|7|3|7| 515 | ||
|516 {{x}} | |516 {{x}} | ||
| − | |514|sol2=50 × 10 + 7 + 3 + | + | |514|sol2=50 × 10 + 7 + 3 + 7 − 3 |
| − | |rr=515|solrr=50 × 10 + 7 + 7 + | + | |rr=515|solrr=50 × 10 + 7 + 7 + 3 ÷ 3 |
|31|30|48}} | |31|30|48}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |NETCSIOGR|recosting {{x}}|sectoring {{x}}|ESCORTING | 31|30 | 66}} | {{R-letters |7 |NETCSIOGR|recosting {{x}}|sectoring {{x}}|ESCORTING | 31|30 | 66}} | ||
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|467 | |467 | ||
|41|37|83}} | |41|37|83}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |FOILANTIC|The detective foils the criminal antics again; he's made up!|FICTIONAL}} | + | {{R-TTT |FOILANTIC|The detective foils the criminal antics again — he's made up!|FICTIONAL}} |
{{R-letters |10|LNMIEARYI|MINERAL |MANLIER |AIRLINE*, INLAYER*, MARLINE*, MILIARY*, NAILERY*, RAILMEN, RAINILY*| 48|44 | 90}} | {{R-letters |10|LNMIEARYI|MINERAL |MANLIER |AIRLINE*, INLAYER*, MARLINE*, MILIARY*, NAILERY*, RAILMEN, RAINILY*| 48|44 | 90}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|SOTBREASI|BOASTERS |BOSSIER |OSTERIAS, ROASTIES* | 56|44 | 98}} | {{R-letters |11|SOTBREASI|BOASTERS |BOSSIER |OSTERIAS, ROASTIES* | 56|44 | 98}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 9 October 2025
Episode 8615 was broadcast on 30 September 2025, as part of Series 92.
John Pakenham played Callum Bentley, with John Pakenham winning 71 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Radcliffe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Pakenham | Score | Callum Bentley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAMGNEODH | homaged ☓ | 0 – 6 | HANGED | WHANGED | 7 |
| 2 | CSTUIGMAE | CAGIEST | 7 – 13 | GAMIEST | CAESIUM*, GAMETIC*, SCUTAGE*, SIGMATE* | 14 |
| 3 | 25 7 2 6 5 9 → 605 | 605
(9 + 6 + 7 + 2) × 25 + 5 |
17 – 23 | 605
(9 − 7 + 2) × 6 × 25 + 5 |
|
24 |
| TTT | WELLARAFT | "Well a raft won't help us here", said Victoria. | WATERFALL | |||
| 4 | FLAOGSIUR | GIRASOL | 24 – 23 | FLOURS | FIGURAL*, GIAOURS* | 31 |
| 5 | PELTMIAZD | PLAITED | 31 – 23 | DIMPLE | IMPALED, IMPLEAD* | 38 |
| 6 | 50 10 3 7 3 7 → 515 | 516 ☓ | 31 – 30 | 514
50 × 10 + 7 + 3 + 7 − 3 |
RR: 515 = 50 × 10 + 7 + 7 + 3 ÷ 3 |
48 |
| 7 | NETCSIOGR | recosting ☓ | 31 – 30 | sectoring ☓ | ESCORTING | 66 |
| 8 | HSDUEOTUP | HOUSED | 31 – 37 | SHOUTED | DUTEOUS*, SOUTHED*, SPOUTED | 73 |
| 9 | 25 3 5 1 3 7 → 465 | 465
((3 + 1) × 25 − 7) × 5 |
41 – 37 | 467 |
|
83 |
| TTT | FOILANTIC | The detective foils the criminal antics again — he's made up! | FICTIONAL | |||
| 10 | LNMIEARYI | MINERAL | 48 – 44 | MANLIER | AIRLINE*, INLAYER*, MARLINE*, MILIARY*, NAILERY*, RAILMEN, RAINILY* | 90 |
| 11 | SOTBREASI | BOASTERS | 56 – 44 | BOSSIER | OSTERIAS, ROASTIES* | 98 |
| 12 | WRDUAENKO | UNWORKED | 64 – 52 | UNWORKED | 106 | |
| 13 | NUSBLOEDN | BLONDES | 71 – 59 | BLONDES | BLOUSED*, BOUNDEN*, BUNDLES, DOUBLES*, LOUDENS*, NODULES, UNBENDS* | 113 |
| 14 | 1 8 2 8 9 9 → 537 | 539 ☓ | 71 – 66 | 540
(8 − 2) × 9 × (9 + 1) |
RR: 537 = (8 × 8 + 2) × (9 − 1) + 9 |
123 |
| 15 | PLUSNIGEL | 71 – 66 | UPSELLING | 133 | ||
