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Difference between revisions of "Episode 8049"

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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Cillian McMulkin|Peter Burke}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Cillian McMulkin|Peter Burke}}
{{R-letters  |1 |LGTEOELID|TOLLED   |GILLED  |GOLDITE*            |  6|6  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |LGTEOELID|TOILED   |GILLED  |GOLDITE*            |  6|6  |  7}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |SOHESOTAP|SOOTHES  |SOOTHES  |POTHOSES*          | 13|13 | 15}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |SOHESOTAP|SOOTHES  |SOOTHES  |POTHOSES*          | 13|13 | 15}}
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 100|50|25|75|3|4| 961
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 100|50|25|75|3|4| 961
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{{R-letters  |11|DRLUEISAC|RADICULES|SECULAR  |                    |100|26 |118}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|DRLUEISAC|RADICULES|SECULAR  |                    |100|26 |118}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|DUTESAFER|DRAFTEES |FEATURES |FEATURED*          |108|34 |126}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|DUTESAFER|DRAFTEES |FEATURES |FEATURED*          |108|34 |126}}
{{R-letters  |13|GMTAEOENP|PEONAGE  |MONTAGE  |GATEMEN*, GEOMANT*, MAGNETO*, MEGATON, PONTAGE*|115|41 |133}}
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{{R-letters  |13|GMTAEOENP|PEONAGE  |MONTAGE  |GATEMEN*, GEOMANT*, MAGNETO*, MEGATON, METAGON*, PONTAGE*|115|41 |133}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 2|9|2|7|5|6| 968
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 2|9|2|7|5|6| 968
 
|967|sol1=9 × 6 × (2 + 7) × 2 − 5
 
|967|sol1=9 × 6 × (2 + 7) × 2 − 5

Revision as of 07:04, 29 June 2023

Episode 8049 was broadcast on 28 June 2023, as the second semi-final of Series 87.

Cillian McMulkin played Peter Burke, with Cillian McMulkin winning 122 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Cillian McMulkin Score Peter Burke Others Max.
1 LGTEOELID TOILED 6 – 6 GILLED GOLDITE* 7
2 SOHESOTAP SOOTHES 13 – 13 SOOTHES POTHOSES* 15
3 100 50 25 75 3 4 → 961 962 ☓ 13 – 13

RR: 962 = (100 ÷ 25 × 75 + 4) × 3 + 50

22
TTT YOUSTATED You stated you'd only be around for a few nights; now your welcome has expired. OUTSTAYED
4 MEROBETAD BROMATE 13 – 21 MODERATE RETOMBED* 30
5 FDRIEONVW OVERWIND 21 – 21 IRONED 38
6 75 100 1 10 8 4 → 687 687
75 × 8 + 100 − (4 − 1 + 10)
31 – 21 687 ☓


48
7 DCNIAEOML DEMONICAL 49 – 21 MEDICAL 66
8 SIRETANEP EPISTERNA 67 – 21 PERTAINS APERIENTS*, PISTAREEN* 84
9 100 50 25 75 8 10 → 722 722
(100 − 10) × 8 + 50 ÷ 25
77 – 21 723


94
TTT IGETSHINY I get shiny, white teeth after visiting her. HYGIENIST
10 XIBENIYRT ENTRY 82 – 26 INERT BITIER*, BYRNIE*, NITERY*, TINIER, TRIXIE 100
11 DRLUEISAC RADICULES 100 – 26 SECULAR 118
12 DUTESAFER DRAFTEES 108 – 34 FEATURES FEATURED* 126
13 GMTAEOENP PEONAGE 115 – 41 MONTAGE GATEMEN*, GEOMANT*, MAGNETO*, MEGATON, METAGON*, PONTAGE* 133
14 2 9 2 7 5 6 → 968 967
9 × 6 × (2 + 7) × 2 − 5
122 – 41

RR: 968 = (9 × 7 × 2 − 5) × (2 + 6)

143
15 EVILGRACE 122 – 41 VICEREGAL 153