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Latest revision as of 07:18, 5 November 2023

Episode 8141 was broadcast on 3 November 2023, as part of Series 88.

Caroline McManus played Heather Telfer, with Caroline McManus winning 91 – 71. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ben Hanlin, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

The solution for 392 in Round 9 was given by Hanlin.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Caroline McManus Score Heather Telfer Others Max.
1 KRTLEIUOM OUTLIER 7 – 7 OUTLIER MOTLIER, MOULTER*, TURMOIL* 7
2 TWPAESIRE WEARIEST 15 – 7 REPEATS PEATRIES*, SWEATIER*, WIRETAPS 15
3 50 2 3 10 8 6 → 652 652 ☓ 15 – 17 652
(10 + 3) × 50 + 2


25
TTT LIMEDARE The intention is to make you feel better. REMEDIAL
4 HTOOESBMI BOOTIES 22 – 24 BOOTIES BOOMIEST, MOOTHIES*, SMOOTHIE* 33
5 GRTSEIOPA GORIEST 29 – 24 GRIPES GRAPIEST, PARIGOTS*, PASTORIE, PORTAGES*, POTAGERS*, SEPTORIA* 41
6 75 25 9 3 2 10 → 111 111
25 + 75 + 9 + 2
39 – 34 111
25 + 75 + 3 − 2 + 10


51
7 TQRCIEOLE RECOIL 45 – 40 RECOIL ORCELITE* 59
8 MFNUOATBE BOATMEN 52 – 40 AMOUNT UMBONATE 67
9 25 10 2 4 8 1 → 392 393 ☓ 52 – 47 391
(25 + 8 + 2 + 4) × 10 + 1

RR: 392 = (10 + 2 + 4) × 25 − 8

77
TTT SODRIEST So to prevent it being the driest chicken ever, I cooked it this way. ROTISSED
10 SRUAEGSPE GREASES 59 – 54 GREASES ASPERGES, PRESAGES*, REUSAGES* 85
11 RDYNOAUCE UNRACED 66 – 54 AROUND CRAYONED 93
12 JSTHOEARC COASTER 73 – 61 ROACHES THORACES* 101
13 DSTRIAONE ORDINATES 91 – 61 RATIONED DERATIONS, NADORITES*, NOTARISED 119
14 75 50 10 8 7 2 → 872 862 ☓ 91 – 61

RR: 872 = (75 + 50) × 7 − (8 − 10 ÷ 2)

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15 TEACUTFUL 91 – 71 FLUCTUATE
(12 seconds)
139