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[[Terence Newnham]] played [[Melissa Flynn]], with Terence Newnham winning {{score|91|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Pam Ayres]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Terence Newnham]] played [[Melissa Flynn]], with Terence Newnham winning {{score|91|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Pam Ayres]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | The [[Teatime Teaser]]s switched back from nine-letter words to eight-letter words as of this episode. | + | The [[Teatime Teaser]]s switched back from nine-letter words to eight-letter words as of this episode. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Terence Newnham|Melissa Flynn}} | {{Rounds-start|Terence Newnham|Melissa Flynn}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |RSGIEISVN|REVISING | + | {{R-letters |1 |RSGIEISVN|REVISING |vinings {{x}}|SERVINGS* | 8|0 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |RPRUEILHE|PUERILE | + | {{R-letters |2 |RPRUEILHE|PUERILE |HELPER |REPLIER* | 15|0 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|2|4|7|8|7| 117 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|2|4|7|8|7| 117 | ||
|115 | |115 | ||
| − | |117|sol2=(50 + 8) × 2 + | + | |117|sol2=(50 + 8) × 2 + 7 ÷ 7 |
|15|10|25}} | |15|10|25}} | ||
{{R-TTT |RANFIGHT|Binoculars help you see an old coin in the distance.|FARTHING}} | {{R-TTT |RANFIGHT|Binoculars help you see an old coin in the distance.|FARTHING}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |BSLAEURAM|RAMBLES | + | {{R-letters |4 |BSLAEURAM|RAMBLES |blamers {{x}}|LABARUMS* | 22|10 | 33}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DNLNEOIFT|flinted {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |DNLNEOIFT|flinted {{x}}|flinted {{x}}|INDOLENT, NINEFOLD* | 22|10 | 41}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|100|25|10|10|7| 349 | + | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|100|25|10|10|7| 349 |
| − | |349|sol1=50 × 7 − | + | |349|sol1=50 × 7 − 10 ÷ 10 |
| − | |349|sol2=50 × 7 − | + | |349|sol2=50 × 7 − 10 ÷ 10 |
|32|20|51}} | |32|20|51}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |STGEAECNO|ENACTS | + | {{R-letters |7 |STGEAECNO|ENACTS |stoneage {{x}}|COGNATES, NOTECASE* | 38|20 | 59}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |TSCAIODPE|COASTED | + | {{R-letters |8 |TSCAIODPE|COASTED |DOPIEST |DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE*, SPICATED*| 45|27 | 67}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|25|10|2|4|10| 844 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|25|10|2|4|10| 844 | ||
|844|sol1=(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 | |844|sol1=(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 | ||
|844|sol2=(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 | |844|sol2=(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 | ||
|55|37|77}} | |55|37|77}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ICONSCAM|An immoral act with a coffee? What a snake! |MOCCASIN}} | + | {{R-TTT |ICONSCAM|An immoral act with a coffee? What a snake!|MOCCASIN}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|GNSAIOYRN|SOARING |SAYING | + | {{R-letters |10|GNSAIOYRN|SOARING |SAYING |AGRIONS*, NOSYING*, SIGNARY*, SIGNORY*, SNARING*, SNORING*, SYRINGA*, YARNING*| 62|37 | 84}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|BSWEAEDMF|EMBEDS |BEAMED | + | {{R-letters |11|BSWEAEDMF|EMBEDS |BEAMED |DEFAMES | 68|43 | 91}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|LHSOEANPO|PHONES |shapen {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |12|LHSOEANPO|PHONES |shapen {{x}}|HOOPLAS*, NOPALES*, PHENOLS| 74|43 | 98}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|IOSMTERZK|SMOKIER |MOISTER | + | {{R-letters |13|IOSMTERZK|SMOKIER |MOISTER |EROTISM*, IRKSOME*, MESTIZO*, MIRKEST*, MORTISE*| 81|50 |105}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 50|75|100|4|9|7| 934 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|75|100|4|9|7| 934 | ||
|927 | |927 | ||
Revision as of 13:13, 15 October 2024
Episode 8369 was broadcast on 7 October 2024, as part of Series 90.
Terence Newnham played Melissa Flynn, with Terence Newnham winning 91 – 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Pam Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The Teatime Teasers switched back from nine-letter words to eight-letter words as of this episode.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terence Newnham | Score | Melissa Flynn | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSGIEISVN | REVISING | 8 – 0 | vinings ☓ | SERVINGS* | 8 |
| 2 | RPRUEILHE | PUERILE | 15 – 0 | HELPER | REPLIER* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 2 4 7 8 7 → 117 | 115 | 15 – 10 | 117
(50 + 8) × 2 + 7 ÷ 7 |
|
25 |
| TTT | RANFIGHT | Binoculars help you see an old coin in the distance. | FARTHING | |||
| 4 | BSLAEURAM | RAMBLES | 22 – 10 | blamers ☓ | LABARUMS* | 33 |
| 5 | DNLNEOIFT | flinted ☓ | 22 – 10 | flinted ☓ | INDOLENT, NINEFOLD* | 41 |
| 6 | 50 100 25 10 10 7 → 349 | 349
50 × 7 − 10 ÷ 10 |
32 – 20 | 349
50 × 7 − 10 ÷ 10 |
|
51 |
| 7 | STGEAECNO | ENACTS | 38 – 20 | stoneage ☓ | COGNATES, NOTECASE* | 59 |
| 8 | TSCAIODPE | COASTED | 45 – 27 | DOPIEST | DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE*, SPICATED* | 67 |
| 9 | 75 25 10 2 4 10 → 844 | 844
(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 |
55 – 37 | 844
(75 + 10) × 10 − 4 − 2 |
|
77 |
| TTT | ICONSCAM | An immoral act with a coffee? What a snake! | MOCCASIN | |||
| 10 | GNSAIOYRN | SOARING | 62 – 37 | SAYING | AGRIONS*, NOSYING*, SIGNARY*, SIGNORY*, SNARING*, SNORING*, SYRINGA*, YARNING* | 84 |
| 11 | BSWEAEDMF | EMBEDS | 68 – 43 | BEAMED | DEFAMES | 91 |
| 12 | LHSOEANPO | PHONES | 74 – 43 | shapen ☓ | HOOPLAS*, NOPALES*, PHENOLS | 98 |
| 13 | IOSMTERZK | SMOKIER | 81 – 50 | MOISTER | EROTISM*, IRKSOME*, MESTIZO*, MIRKEST*, MORTISE* | 105 |
| 14 | 50 75 100 4 9 7 → 934 | 927 | 81 – 57 | 936
(100 + 4) × 9 |
RR: 934 = (50 + 75 + 9) × 7 − 4 |
115 |
| 15 | CATTLERUN | RELUCTANT
(9.5 seconds) |
91 – 57 | 125 | ||
