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[[Verity Ridgman]] played [[Georgia Betts]], with Verity Ridgman winning {{score|76|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Verity Ridgman]] played [[Georgia Betts]], with Verity Ridgman winning {{score|76|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Les Dennis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|273|sol1=(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 | |273|sol1=(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 | ||
|273|sol2=(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 | |273|sol2=(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 | ||
| − | | | + | |rr=275|solrr=(9 + 1 + 8 ÷ 8) × 25 ** |
|32|30|47}} | |32|30|47}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |CEINGLOUT|CLOUTING |CLOUTING |CULTIGEN* | 40|38 | 55}} | {{R-letters |7 |CEINGLOUT|CLOUTING |CLOUTING |CULTIGEN* | 40|38 | 55}} | ||
Revision as of 12:49, 23 February 2025
Episode 8450 was broadcast on 11 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Verity Ridgman played Georgia Betts, with Verity Ridgman winning 76 – 64. The Dictionary Corner guest was Les Dennis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 6, Riley only stated 11 × 25 as the best possible solution without explicitly mentioning how the "11" was obtained.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Verity Ridgman | Score | Georgia Betts | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLSOUOMNA | MANGOS | 6 – 0 | soulman ☓ | LAGOONS, MONGOLS*, SOLANUM* | 7 |
| 2 | CPMEUAGRE | MEAGRE | 12 – 6 | MEAGRE | PREGAME, REMUAGE* | 14 |
| 3 | 100 50 3 7 1 2 → 734 | 741 | 12 – 16 | 734
(100 + 2 + 3) × 7 − 1 |
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24 |
| TTT | TOILPOTS | These are pointers that you can get with your pointer. | TOOLTIPS | |||
| 4 | SRMAOEFAG | AROMAS | 18 – 16 | foamage ☓ | SAGAMORE* | 32 |
| 5 | OAETFRISD | FROSTED | 25 – 23 | FROSTED | ASTEROID | 40 |
| 6 | 25 8 8 7 9 1 → 276 | 273
(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 |
32 – 30 | 273
(9 + 1) × 25 + 8 + 8 + 7 |
RR: 275 = (9 + 1 + 8 ÷ 8) × 25 ** |
47 |
| 7 | CEINGLOUT | CLOUTING | 40 – 38 | CLOUTING | CULTIGEN* | 55 |
| 8 | NVSIEARTH | RAVINES | 47 – 38 | EARTHS | HAIRNETS*, HAVERSIN*, INEARTHS, THERIANS* | 63 |
| 9 | 50 100 3 8 5 4 → 342 | 342
3 × 100 + 50 − 8 |
57 – 38 | — |
|
73 |
| TTT | REDROACH | 100 per cent committed to eating the frozen apple. | HARDCORE | |||
| 10 | DSDIUANEL | DENIALS | 57 – 46 | UNSADDLE | DUALISED, LANDSIDE* | 81 |
| 11 | YSCOIEWPA | SWIPE | 57 – 52 | SPACEY | COWPEAS | 88 |
| 12 | RTSOEILPE | LOITERS | 64 – 59 | ROPIEST | PISTOLEER* | 106 |
| 13 | TKZOAIRDA | RADIO | 69 – 64 | RADIO | ADROIT, TROIKA | 112 |
| 14 | 5 7 4 10 3 8 → 552 | 553
(8 + 3) × 5 × 10 + 7 − 4 |
76 – 64 | 550 |
RR: 552 = (7 × 8 − 10) × 4 × 3 |
122 |
| 15 | ARCHDELTA | 76 – 64 | CATHEDRAL | 132 | ||
