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{{R-letters |5 |ERNDOIETA|RIOTED |retoned {{x}}|DERATION, DETAINER*, ORDINATE, ORIENTED*, RATIONED, RETAINED*| 31|23 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |ERNDOIETA|RIOTED |retoned {{x}}|DERATION, DETAINER*, ORDINATE, ORIENTED*, RATIONED, RETAINED*| 31|23 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|7|1|2|6|3| 867 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|7|1|2|6|3| 867 | ||
| − | |872|sol1=2 × 6 × 75 − (1 + 3) × | + | |872|sol1=2 × 6 × 75 − (1 + 3) × 7 |
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| − | {{R-TTT |VOTESELF|The | + | {{R-TTT |VOTESELF|The awards ceremony soon turned into this.|LOVEFEST}} |
{{R-letters |10|YSAIMPOTW|WAIST |PATIOS |IMPASTO | 55|43 | 79}} | {{R-letters |10|YSAIMPOTW|WAIST |PATIOS |IMPASTO | 55|43 | 79}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 02:17, 24 February 2025
Episode 8452 was broadcast on 13 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Isaac McIlwrath played Christine Smith, with Christine Smith winning 75 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Les Dennis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Isaac McIlwrath | Score | Christine Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LMIAEECRB | CLIMBER | 7 – 7 | RECLAIM | ALEMBIC*, BALMIER, BEAMIER*, CALIBRE*, CLAIMER*, CLAMBER*, EMAILER*, EMBRACE*, MEALIER*, MIRACLE*, RECLAME* | 7 |
| 2 | DVTUARPOU | outrap ☓ | 7 – 13 | VAPOUR | 13 | |
| 3 | 75 50 100 25 1 8 → 142 | 142
100 + 50 − 8 |
17 – 23 | 142
100 + 50 − 8 |
|
23 |
| TTT | DEEDRENT | This piece of chicken offered its resignation. | TENDERED | |||
| 4 | HRIESNOTN | HORNIEST | 25 – 23 | STONIER | INTONERS*, NOINTERS*, THINNERS, TINHORNS* | 31 |
| 5 | ERNDOIETA | RIOTED | 31 – 23 | retoned ☓ | DERATION, DETAINER*, ORDINATE, ORIENTED*, RATIONED, RETAINED* | 39 |
| 6 | 75 7 1 2 6 3 → 867 | 872
2 × 6 × 75 − (1 + 3) × 7 |
38 – 23 | — |
RR: 867 = (2 × 75 − (7 − 1)) × 6 + 3 |
49 |
| 7 | NREAUOCIB | BOUNCER | 45 – 23 | corbine ☓ | BOUNCIER | 57 |
| 8 | KFGEOTMUG | — | 45 – 27 | MUTE | FUMET*, GOUGE | 62 |
| 9 | 100 75 50 25 1 6 → 304 | 304
50 × 6 + 100 ÷ 25 |
55 – 37 | 304
(75 + 1) × (6 − 50 ÷ 25) |
|
72 |
| TTT | VOTESELF | The awards ceremony soon turned into this. | LOVEFEST | |||
| 10 | YSAIMPOTW | WAIST | 55 – 43 | PATIOS | IMPASTO | 79 |
| 11 | GEITGEUES | EGGIEST | 62 – 50 | EGGIEST | 86 | |
| 12 | LGAEPSATN | TAPES | 62 – 57 | PLANETS | PAGEANTS, PLEASANT | 94 |
| 13 | EOAIEDTSL | toastie ☓ | 62 – 65 | ISOLATED | DESOLATE*, DIASTOLE*, SODALITE* | 102 |
| 14 | 75 10 1 5 3 8 → 165 | 165
75 × (3 − 1) + 10 + 5 |
72 – 75 | 165
75 × (3 − 1) + 10 + 5 |
|
112 |
| 15 | DULCETSID | cluddiest ☓
(20.5 seconds) |
72 – 75 | CUDDLIEST | 122 | |
