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[[Callum Ridley]] played [[Leo Moore]], with Callum Ridley winning {{score|120|65}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Callum Ridley]] played [[Leo Moore]], with Callum Ridley winning {{score|120|65}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Ranj Singh]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE 1: [[Les Dennis]] stood in for [[Colin Murray]] as substitute host | + | NOTE 1: [[Les Dennis]] stood in for [[Colin Murray]] as substitute host for the week up until [[Episode 8698]], owing to the latter having back pain issues. This was also the first episode without Murray since [[Episode 7901|25 November 2022]], as well as the first without him as a full-time [[presenter]]. |
| − | NOTE 2: [[Teatime teasers]] | + | NOTE 2: [[Teatime teasers]] were also reverted back to eight letters, starting from this episode. |
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{{R-letters |2 |PSHEOAMDE|POMADES |PHASED |MOPHEADS | 15|8 | 26}} | {{R-letters |2 |PSHEOAMDE|POMADES |PHASED |MOPHEADS | 15|8 | 26}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|2|5|1|7|2| 679 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|2|5|1|7|2| 679 | ||
| − | |679|sol1=100 x 7 − | + | |679|sol1=100 x 7 − 5 x 2 x 2 − 1 |
|679|sol2=100 x 7 − (5 + 2) x (2 + 1) | |679|sol2=100 x 7 − (5 + 2) x (2 + 1) | ||
|25|18|36}} | |25|18|36}} | ||
Latest revision as of 14:52, 16 February 2026
Episode 8694 was broadcast on 2 February 2026, as part of Series 93.
Callum Ridley played Leo Moore, with Callum Ridley winning 120 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Ranj Singh, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE 1: Les Dennis stood in for Colin Murray as substitute host for the week up until Episode 8698, owing to the latter having back pain issues. This was also the first episode without Murray since 25 November 2022, as well as the first without him as a full-time presenter.
NOTE 2: Teatime teasers were also reverted back to eight letters, starting from this episode.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Callum Ridley | Score | Leo Moore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTRSIEAGI | ANGRIEST | 8 – 8 | RESITING | GRAINIEST, SERIATING* | 18 |
| 2 | PSHEOAMDE | POMADES | 15 – 8 | PHASED | MOPHEADS | 26 |
| 3 | 100 2 5 1 7 2 → 679 | 679
100 x 7 − 5 x 2 x 2 − 1 |
25 – 18 | 679
100 x 7 − (5 + 2) x (2 + 1) |
|
36 |
| TTT | WOECROAK | Pan's people and top of the pots. | COOKWARE | |||
| 4 | TCSIOUDLA | CUSTODIAL | 43 – 18 | CLOUDS | 54 | |
| 5 | CMNVEAERT | VETERAN | 50 – 25 | CAVEMEN | AVERMENT* | 62 |
| 6 | 4 7 8 3 10 1 → 230 | 230
(7 x 3 + 8 ÷ 4) x 10 |
60 – 35 | 230
(8 x 3 − 1) x 10 |
|
72 |
| 7 | SHWDOUEPR | POWDERS | 67 – 35 | PUSHED | PUSHROD* | 79 |
| 8 | TFLAISXEN | ENTAILS | 74 – 42 | SALIENT | INFLATES | 87 |
| 9 | 50 1 1 7 8 8 → 472 | 472
(7 + 1 + 1) x 8 + 50 x 8 |
84 – 42 | 472 ☓ |
|
97 |
| TTT | VIOLAPIN | When he's in, he's out of here, and when he's out, he's back in. | PAVILION | |||
| 10 | BRGOAETSI | BOATERS | 91 – 49 | BOATERS | AGBEROS*, AGISTER*, BAITERS*, BARITES*, BOASTER, BOATIES*, BOGARTS*, BORAGES*, BORATES*, BORGATE, BROIGES*, GAITERS*, GOATIER*, GOITRES*, GORIEST*, OBITERS*, ORGEATS*, OSTERIA*, REBATOS*, ROASTIE*, STAGIER*, STORAGE*, TOERAGS*, TRIAGES* | 104 |
| 11 | NRSLEOUME | UNREELS | 98 – 49 | LEMONS | LEMURES*, MERLONS*, RELUMES* | 111 |
| 12 | FPNWOAIEL | WEAPON | 104 – 49 | lopier ☓ | OPALINE*, PEAFOWL, PINWALE* | 118 |
| 13 | RBTYUIARE | BAITER | 110 – 55 | BAITER | ARBITER*, RAREBIT, TURBARY* | 125 |
| 14 | 50 75 100 25 6 4 → 328 | 328
(75 + 6) x 4 + 100 ÷ 25 |
120 – 55 | 329 |
|
135 |
| 15 | ZIPSERIAL | 120 – 65 | SPIRALIZE
(1 second) |
145 | ||
