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[[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Christine Smith]] played [[Bill Elliott]], with Christine Smith winning {{score|97|13}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's [[arithmetician]], and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing [[Rachel Riley]] while she worked on another project. | + | This episode marked the debut of [[Dr Tom Crawford]] as the show's [[arithmetician]], and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing [[Rachel Riley]] while she worked on another project. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|983 | |983 | ||
|25|7|25}} | |25|7|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LAIDBEER|"This applies more to the white swan than the black bull", said {{w|Marc Bolan|Marc}}.|RIDEABLE}} | + | {{R-TTT |LAIDBEER|"This applies more to the {{w|Ride a White Swan|white swan}} than the black bull", said {{w|Marc Bolan|Marc}}.|RIDEABLE}} |
{{R-letters |4 |FDRICOANL|FLORID |DRAIN |FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD*| 31|7 | 33}} | {{R-letters |4 |FDRICOANL|FLORID |DRAIN |FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD*| 31|7 | 33}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |SHUITDONA|ASTOUND |SHUNT |DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND| 38|7 | 41}} | {{R-letters |5 |SHUITDONA|ASTOUND |SHUNT |DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND| 38|7 | 41}} | ||
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|— | |— | ||
|565 {{x}} | |565 {{x}} | ||
| − | | | + | |tc=561|soltc=(25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3 |
|38|7|51}} | |38|7|51}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |LCEUNYEQN|QUEENLY |QUEEN | | 45|7 | 58}} | {{R-letters |7 |LCEUNYEQN|QUEENLY |QUEEN | | 45|7 | 58}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |PSNILMATI|IMPLANTS |SPINAL |ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN*| 53|7 | 66}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |PSNILMATI|IMPLANTS |SPINAL |ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN*| 53|7 | 66}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|8|5|2|7|2| 760 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|8|5|2|7|2| 760 | ||
|758|sol1=(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8 | |758|sol1=(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8 | ||
|765 | |765 | ||
| − | | | + | |tc=760|soltc=((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8 |
|60|7|76}} | |60|7|76}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SITSAGES|Become windy when you clap eyes on the London arena. |GASSIEST}} | + | {{R-TTT |SITSAGES|{{Tooltip|Become windy when you clap eyes on the {{w|The O2 Arena|London arena}}.|"Clap eyes on the London arena" {{=}} "see O<sub>2</sub>" (CO<sub>2</sub>, carbon dioxide).}}|GASSIEST}} |
{{R-letters |10|PMSAEDKPA|MASKED |MAPPED |MEDAKAS* | 66|13 | 83}} | {{R-letters |10|PMSAEDKPA|MASKED |MAPPED |MEDAKAS* | 66|13 | 83}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|TNIOTRECP|CONTRITE |POINTER |CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR*| 74|13 | 91}} | {{R-letters |11|TNIOTRECP|CONTRITE |POINTER |CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR*| 74|13 | 91}} | ||
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|— | |— | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | | | + | |tc=114|soltc=(7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2 |
|87|13|114}} | |87|13|114}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|DOCTOMERA|c1time=14.75|c1sol=MOTORCADE|97|13|124}} | {{R-conundrum|15|DOCTOMERA|c1time=14.75|c1sol=MOTORCADE|97|13|124}} | ||
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[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | ||
| + | [[Category:15-round scores under 30]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Dr Tom Crawford as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Dr Tom Crawford as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Stephen Fry as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Stephen Fry as a guest]] | ||
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Revision as of 04:20, 3 March 2025
Episode 8459 was broadcast on 24 February 2025, as part of Series 91.
Christine Smith played Bill Elliott, with Christine Smith winning 97 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode marked the debut of Dr Tom Crawford as the show's arithmetician, and the start of a three-week on-screen stint replacing Rachel Riley while she worked on another project.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Smith | Score | Bill Elliott | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBAOSRITO | ARBORIST | 8 – 0 | rasor ☓ | 8 | |
| 2 | GMAJGURSE | MUGGERS | 15 – 7 | MUGGERS | GAUGERS*, JAGGERS, SMUGGER* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 2 1 7 10 2 → 982 | 982
(50 × 10 − (7 + 2)) × 2 |
25 – 7 | 983 |
|
25 |
| TTT | LAIDBEER | "This applies more to the white swan than the black bull", said Marc. | RIDEABLE | |||
| 4 | FDRICOANL | FLORID | 31 – 7 | DRAIN | FLORICAN*, IRONCLAD* | 33 |
| 5 | SHUITDONA | ASTOUND | 38 – 7 | SHUNT | DIANTHUS*, HANDOUTS, THOUSAND | 41 |
| 6 | 25 3 6 8 2 7 → 561 | — | 38 – 7 | 565 ☓ |
TC: 561 = (25 × 8 − (6 + 7)) × 3 |
51 |
| 7 | LCEUNYEQN | QUEENLY | 45 – 7 | QUEEN | 58 | |
| 8 | PSNILMATI | IMPLANTS | 53 – 7 | SPINAL | ALPINIST, PINTAILS*, TAILSPIN* | 66 |
| 9 | 25 8 5 2 7 2 → 760 | 758
(7 − 2 ÷ 2) × 5 × 25 + 8 |
60 – 7 | 765 |
TC: 760 = ((2 + 2) × 25 − 5) × 8 |
76 |
| TTT | SITSAGES | Become windy when you clap eyes on the London arena."Clap eyes on the London arena" = "see O2" (CO2, carbon dioxide). | GASSIEST | |||
| 10 | PMSAEDKPA | MASKED | 66 – 13 | MAPPED | MEDAKAS* | 83 |
| 11 | TNIOTRECP | CONTRITE | 74 – 13 | POINTER | CORNETTI, ENTOPTIC*, ENTROPIC*, INCEPTOR* | 91 |
| 12 | FGUVRUATO | RAGOUT | 80 – 13 | GRAFT | FAVOUR*, FUGATO | 97 |
| 13 | DGOESRABV | BADGERS | 87 – 13 | BADGES | ADVERBS, AGBEROS*, BODEGAS*, BODGERS*, BORAGES*, BRAVOES* | 104 |
| 14 | 3 8 2 9 7 4 → 114 | — | 87 – 13 | — |
TC: 114 = (7 + 4 + 8) × 3 × 2 |
114 |
| 15 | DOCTOMERA | MOTORCADE
(14.75 seconds) |
97 – 13 | 124 | ||
