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| − | '''Episode 8170''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8170''' was broadcast on 14 December 2023, as the first quarter-final of [[Series 88]]. |
[[Harry Savage]] played [[David Edwards (Series 88)|David Edwards]], with Harry Savage winning {{score|118|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Harry Savage]] played [[David Edwards (Series 88)|David Edwards]], with Harry Savage winning {{score|118|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Marcus Brigstocke]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 3, Edwards didn't specify whether he made his 8 by doing 6 ÷ 6 + 7 or 9 − 6 ÷ 6. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Harry Savage|David Edwards}} | {{Rounds-start|Harry Savage|David Edwards}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |LTVSIAEOD|DOVETAILS | + | {{R-letters |1 |LTVSIAEOD|DOVETAILS|VIOLATED | | 18|0 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |MGSQEUART|MAUGRES |MARQUES |MAGRETS*, MASQUER*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MUTAGES*, QUAREST*, QUARTES*, STRUMAE*| 25|7 | 25}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |MGSQEUART|MAUGRES |MARQUES |MAGRETS*, MASQUER*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MUTAGES*, QUAREST*, QUARTES*, STRUMAE*| 25|7 | 25}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 100|7|9|6|6|1| 808 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|7|9|6|6|1| 808 | ||
|808|sol1=(9 − 1) × (100 + 7 − 6) | |808|sol1=(9 − 1) × (100 + 7 − 6) | ||
| − | |808|sol2=(100 + 1) × (9 − 6 ÷ 6) | + | |808|sol2=(100 + 1) × (6 ÷ 6 + 7) or<br />(100 + 1) × (9 − 6 ÷ 6)** |
|35|17|35}} | |35|17|35}} | ||
{{R-TTT |ASKPAYEES|Chat without difficulty at the drinking joint.|SPEAKEASY}} | {{R-TTT |ASKPAYEES|Chat without difficulty at the drinking joint.|SPEAKEASY}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |CPIENSOHA|PHONICS |HOSPICE |CANOPIES, CAPONISE | 42|24 | 43}} | + | {{R-letters |4 |CPIENSOHA|PHONICS |HOSPICE |CANOPIES, CAPONISE | 42|24 | 43}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |TRLWUEIUC|cultier {{x}} |wilter {{x}} |CULTURE, UTRICLE | 42|24 | 50}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |TRLWUEIUC|cultier {{x}}|wilter {{x}}|CULTURE, UTRICLE | 42|24 | 50}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 5|10|8|2|9|6| 816 | {{R-numbers |6 | 5|10|8|2|9|6| 816 | ||
|816|sol1=(9 × 5 + 6) × 2 × 8 | |816|sol1=(9 × 5 + 6) × 2 × 8 | ||
|816 {{x}} | |816 {{x}} | ||
|52|24|60}} | |52|24|60}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |PNTSEOEIM|NEPOTISM |MOPIEST | + | {{R-letters |7 |PNTSEOEIM|NEPOTISM |MOPIEST |EMPTIONS*, EPISTOME*, EPITOMES*, MONETISE*, PIMENTOS*, SEMITONE| 60|24 | 68}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |BZNAEOUTE|BUTANE | + | {{R-letters |8 |BZNAEOUTE|BUTANE |BENZOATE | | 60|32 | 76}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|7|2|6|10| 950 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|7|2|6|10| 950 | ||
|950|sol1=(10 + 9) × 100 ÷ 2 | |950|sol1=(10 + 9) × 100 ÷ 2 | ||
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|70|42|86}} | |70|42|86}} | ||
{{R-TTT |IPLAITGED|I plait Ged's hair until it ends up like this.|PIGTAILED}} | {{R-TTT |IPLAITGED|I plait Ged's hair until it ends up like this.|PIGTAILED}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|DKRFIAEPG|KERIDA |PARKED | + | {{R-letters |10|DKRFIAEPG|KERIDA |PARKED |GARPIKE* | 76|48 | 93}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|RMSDOEIOA|MOIDORES |airdomes {{x}} |MAROODIES* | 84|48 | 111}} | + | {{R-letters |11|RMSDOEIOA|MOIDORES |airdomes {{x}}|MAROODIES* | 84|48 |111}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|JRINLESUC|INJURES|LINERS | + | {{R-letters |12|JRINLESUC|INJURES |LINERS |ESCULIN*, INCLUSE*, JUICERS, LUCINES*, RENCILS*, RUNCLES*| 91|48 |118}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|GWDRAIUEM|GAUDIER |WARMED | + | {{R-letters |13|GWDRAIUEM|GAUDIER |WARMED |MAUGRED*, MIRAGED* | 98|48 |125}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 2|7|6|3|5|9| 754 | {{R-numbers |14| 2|7|6|3|5|9| 754 | ||
|754|sol1=9 × 7 × 6 × 2 − (5 − 3) | |754|sol1=9 × 7 × 6 × 2 − (5 − 3) | ||
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[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 88]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 88]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Quarter finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Marcus Brigstocke as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Marcus Brigstocke as a guest]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:20, 18 December 2023
Episode 8170 was broadcast on 14 December 2023, as the first quarter-final of Series 88.
Harry Savage played David Edwards, with Harry Savage winning 118 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marcus Brigstocke, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 3, Edwards didn't specify whether he made his 8 by doing 6 ÷ 6 + 7 or 9 − 6 ÷ 6.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harry Savage | Score | David Edwards | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTVSIAEOD | DOVETAILS | 18 – 0 | VIOLATED | 18 | |
| 2 | MGSQEUART | MAUGRES | 25 – 7 | MARQUES | MAGRETS*, MASQUER*, MATURES*, MAUGERS*, MUTAGES*, QUAREST*, QUARTES*, STRUMAE* | 25 |
| 3 | 100 7 9 6 6 1 → 808 | 808
(9 − 1) × (100 + 7 − 6) |
35 – 17 | 808
(100 + 1) × (6 ÷ 6 + 7) or (100 + 1) × (9 − 6 ÷ 6)** |
|
35 |
| TTT | ASKPAYEES | Chat without difficulty at the drinking joint. | SPEAKEASY | |||
| 4 | CPIENSOHA | PHONICS | 42 – 24 | HOSPICE | CANOPIES, CAPONISE | 43 |
| 5 | TRLWUEIUC | cultier ☓ | 42 – 24 | wilter ☓ | CULTURE, UTRICLE | 50 |
| 6 | 5 10 8 2 9 6 → 816 | 816
(9 × 5 + 6) × 2 × 8 |
52 – 24 | 816 ☓ |
|
60 |
| 7 | PNTSEOEIM | NEPOTISM | 60 – 24 | MOPIEST | EMPTIONS*, EPISTOME*, EPITOMES*, MONETISE*, PIMENTOS*, SEMITONE | 68 |
| 8 | BZNAEOUTE | BUTANE | 60 – 32 | BENZOATE | 76 | |
| 9 | 100 9 7 2 6 10 → 950 | 950
(10 + 9) × 100 ÷ 2 |
70 – 42 | 950
(10 + 9) × 100 ÷ 2 |
|
86 |
| TTT | IPLAITGED | I plait Ged's hair until it ends up like this. | PIGTAILED | |||
| 10 | DKRFIAEPG | KERIDA | 76 – 48 | PARKED | GARPIKE* | 93 |
| 11 | RMSDOEIOA | MOIDORES | 84 – 48 | airdomes ☓ | MAROODIES* | 111 |
| 12 | JRINLESUC | INJURES | 91 – 48 | LINERS | ESCULIN*, INCLUSE*, JUICERS, LUCINES*, RENCILS*, RUNCLES* | 118 |
| 13 | GWDRAIUEM | GAUDIER | 98 – 48 | WARMED | MAUGRED*, MIRAGED* | 125 |
| 14 | 2 7 6 3 5 9 → 754 | 754
9 × 7 × 6 × 2 − (5 − 3) |
108 – 58 | 754
9 × 7 × 6 × 2 − (5 − 3) |
|
135 |
| 15 | PUBORPORT | TURBOPROP
(4.75 seconds) |
118 – 58 | 145 | ||
