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{{R-letters |2 |NICUGLREB|CURLING |BUGLER|BLINGER*, BLUEING*, BLUNGER*, BRUCINE*, BULGIER*, BUNGLER*, CLINGER*, CLUEING*, CRINGLE, CURBING* | 7|7 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |NICUGLREB|CURLING |BUGLER|BLINGER*, BLUEING*, BLUNGER*, BRUCINE*, BULGIER*, BUNGLER*, CLINGER*, CLUEING*, CRINGLE, CURBING* | 7|7 | 14}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 |2|7|4|4|7|6|154 | {{R-numbers |3 |2|7|4|4|7|6|154 | ||
| − | |154|sol1=7 × 6 × 4 | + | |154|sol1=7 × 6 × 4 − 7 × 2 |
|— | |— | ||
|17|7|24}} | |17|7|24}} | ||
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{{R-letters |5 |KNIAESHJR|JANKERS |HARKENS |HANKERS*, HANKIES, HEJIRAS*, HERNIAS*, JANKIER*, JERKINS*, JINKERS*, NEARISH*, SHAKIER*, SNAKIER* | 32|14 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |KNIAESHJR|JANKERS |HARKENS |HANKERS*, HANKIES, HEJIRAS*, HERNIAS*, JANKIER*, JERKINS*, JINKERS*, NEARISH*, SHAKIER*, SNAKIER* | 32|14 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 |50|6|10|7|2|4|905 | {{R-numbers |6 |50|6|10|7|2|4|905 | ||
| − | |905|sol1=( | + | |905|sol1=(6 ÷ 2 + 50) × (10 + 7) + 4 |
|904 | |904 | ||
|42|14|49}} | |42|14|49}} | ||
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{{R-letters |8 |WETVARFUS|WATERS |STARVE |FRETSAW* | 54|26 | 63}} | {{R-letters |8 |WETVARFUS|WATERS |STARVE |FRETSAW* | 54|26 | 63}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 |10|9|8|3|5|7|743 | {{R-numbers |9 |10|9|8|3|5|7|743 | ||
| − | |743|sol1=(9 | + | |743|sol1=(8 × 9 + 7 − 5) × 10 + 3 |
|742 | |742 | ||
|64|26|73}} | |64|26|73}} | ||
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{{R-letters |13|GOTNTEAIR|ROTATING |TREATING |TENTORIA*, TETRAGON* | 87|57 |115}} | {{R-letters |13|GOTNTEAIR|ROTATING |TREATING |TENTORIA*, TETRAGON* | 87|57 |115}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14|25|75|100|50|1|3|576 | {{R-numbers |14|25|75|100|50|1|3|576 | ||
| − | |576|sol1=(100 – 75) × 25 + 1 | + | |576|sol1=(100 – 75) × 25 − 50 + 1 |
|576|sol2=(100 + 75) × 3 + 50 + 1 | |576|sol2=(100 + 75) × 3 + 50 + 1 | ||
|97|67|125}} | |97|67|125}} | ||
Revision as of 08:12, 28 December 2024
Episode 8420 was broadcast on 17 December 2024, as the fourth quarter-final of Series 90.
David Roe played Alex Call, with David Roe winning 97 – 67. The Dictionary Corner guest was Christopher Biggins, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Roe | Score | Alex Call | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PMIEBPNOR | BOPPER | 0 – 7 | BROMINE | BOPPIER*, POMPIER* | 7 |
| 2 | NICUGLREB | CURLING | 7 – 7 | BUGLER | BLINGER*, BLUEING*, BLUNGER*, BRUCINE*, BULGIER*, BUNGLER*, CLINGER*, CLUEING*, CRINGLE, CURBING* | 14 |
| 3 | 2 7 4 4 7 6 → 154 | 154
7 × 6 × 4 − 7 × 2 |
17 – 7 | — |
|
24 |
| TTT | DEEPSALT | Show respect to the sink supporter. | PEDESTAL | |||
| 4 | DARLOTELC | COLLATED | 25 – 7 | TROLLED | CAROLLED, COLLARED | 32 |
| 5 | KNIAESHJR | JANKERS | 32 – 14 | HARKENS | HANKERS*, HANKIES, HEJIRAS*, HERNIAS*, JANKIER*, JERKINS*, JINKERS*, NEARISH*, SHAKIER*, SNAKIER* | 39 |
| 6 | 50 6 10 7 2 4 → 905 | 905
(6 ÷ 2 + 50) × (10 + 7) + 4 |
42 – 14 | 904 |
|
49 |
| 7 | FGSAEXITS | STAGES | 48 – 20 | EXISTS | AGEISTS*, FASTIES*, FIESTAS, FIXATES | 56 |
| 8 | WETVARFUS | WATERS | 54 – 26 | STARVE | FRETSAW* | 63 |
| 9 | 10 9 8 3 5 7 → 743 | 743
(8 × 9 + 7 − 5) × 10 + 3 |
64 – 26 | 742 |
|
73 |
| TTT | SKAFICHE | You might make this for Ray's birthday. | FISHCAKE | |||
| 10 | DIESADUMT | MUDDIEST | 72 – 34 | MUDDIEST | MISDATED | 81 |
| 11 | NHGAOERIG | HEARING | 79 – 41 | HEARING | GHERAOING | 99 |
| 12 | WUTSIRQEL | SQUIRE | 79 – 49 | QUILTERS | 107 | |
| 13 | GOTNTEAIR | ROTATING | 87 – 57 | TREATING | TENTORIA*, TETRAGON* | 115 |
| 14 | 25 75 100 50 1 3 → 576 | 576
(100 – 75) × 25 − 50 + 1 |
97 – 67 | 576
(100 + 75) × 3 + 50 + 1 |
|
125 |
| 15 | GLINTYTIE | 97 – 67 | GENTILITY | 135 | ||
