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[[Tim James]] played [[Martin Chan]], with Tim James winning {{score|91|54}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Powell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Tim James]] played [[Martin Chan]], with Tim James winning {{score|91|54}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Powell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE 1: In Round 8, James was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|ADAPTER}} rather than {{word|ADAPTOR}}. | ||
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| + | NOTE 2: In Round 14, James stated his method was in a different order to Chan's, but didn't specify which order. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Tim James|Martin Chan}} | {{Rounds-start|Tim James|Martin Chan}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |FDNAEASRI|FRIENDS | + | {{R-letters |1 |FDNAEASRI|FRIENDS |SARDINE |ARANEIDS*, FAISANDE | 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TOHRESUIN|ROUTINES | + | {{R-letters |2 |TOHRESUIN|ROUTINES |ORIENTS |HORNIEST*, OUTSHINE*, SOUTHERN| 15|7 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 50|3|6|6|9|2| 669 | {{R-numbers |3 | 50|3|6|6|9|2| 669 | ||
| − | |669|sol1=(50 + 6) × (9 + 3) − | + | |669|sol1=(50 + 6) × (9 + 3) − 6 ÷ 2 |
|657 | |657 | ||
|25|7|26}} | |25|7|26}} | ||
{{R-TTT |USISLAND|They'll give you the time of day, but not late at night.|SUNDIALS}} | {{R-TTT |USISLAND|They'll give you the time of day, but not late at night.|SUNDIALS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TORIHOEQT|TOOTHIER | + | {{R-letters |4 |TORIHOEQT|TOOTHIER |HOOTER | | 33|7 | 34}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |NTSIOEUGL|OUTLINES | + | {{R-letters |5 |NTSIOEUGL|OUTLINES |entoils {{x}}|ELUTIONS, EULOGIST*, LIGNEOUS*, TOUSLING*| 41|7 | 42}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 9|3|6|3|8|1| 835 | {{R-numbers |6 | 9|3|6|3|8|1| 835 | ||
| − | |840|sol1= | + | |840|sol1=(6 × 9 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 8 |
| − | |840|sol2= | + | |840|sol2=(6 × 9 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 8 |
|tc=837 | |tc=837 | ||
|other=837|solother=(8 × 6 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 9 | |other=837|solother=(8 × 6 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 9 | ||
|48|14|49}} | |48|14|49}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |MDEICGEFG|FIGGED |MICE | + | {{R-letters |7 |MDEICGEFG|FIGGED |MICE |GIDGEE* | 54|14 | 55}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |MARPOEDAT| | + | {{R-letters |8 |MARPOEDAT|ADAPTOR |PARADE |ADAPTER*, ADOPTER, MATADOR, READAPT*, READOPT, ROADMAP*, TRAMPED*, TROMPED*| 61|14 | 62}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|7|5|9|7|3| 831 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|7|5|9|7|3| 831 | ||
|835 | |835 | ||
| − | |832|sol2= | + | |832|sol2=25 × 3 × (9 + 7 − 5) + 7 |
| − | |tc=831|soltc= | + | |tc=831|soltc=(25 × 7 − 7) × 5 − 9 |
|61|21|72}} | |61|21|72}} | ||
{{R-TTT |TITHEWAS|A tithe was charged for using these areas of land.|THWAITES}} | {{R-TTT |TITHEWAS|A tithe was charged for using these areas of land.|THWAITES}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|SEYROGEDN|GENDERS | + | {{R-letters |10|SEYROGEDN|GENDERS |DRONES |ERYNGOES* | 68|21 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|LCRUOENTA|outlearn {{x}}|atoner {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |11|LCRUOENTA|outlearn {{x}}|atoner {{x}}|CALUTRON*, COURANTE | 68|21 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|SUPLARIOV|VARIOUS | + | {{R-letters |12|SUPLARIOV|VARIOUS |VARIOUS |PAVIOURS*, PLIOSAUR*| 75|28 | 96}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|GLWAIEMAS|GLEAMS | + | {{R-letters |13|GLWAIEMAS|GLEAMS |GLEAMS |MALAISE | 81|34 |103}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 4|2|10|8|4|6| 360 | {{R-numbers |14| 4|2|10|8|4|6| 360 | ||
| − | |360|sol1=(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 | + | |360|sol1=(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 ** |
| − | |360|sol2=(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 | + | |360|sol2=(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 |
|91|44|113}} | |91|44|113}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SAEHELLOW|c2time=6.75|c2sol=WHOLESALE|91|54|123}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SAEHELLOW|c2time=6.75|c2sol=WHOLESALE|91|54|123}} | ||
Revision as of 02:55, 10 March 2025
Episode 8466 was broadcast on 5 March 2025, as part of Series 91.
Tim James played Martin Chan, with Tim James winning 91 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Powell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE 1: In Round 8, James was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended ADAPTER rather than ADAPTOR.
NOTE 2: In Round 14, James stated his method was in a different order to Chan's, but didn't specify which order.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim James | Score | Martin Chan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FDNAEASRI | FRIENDS | 7 – 7 | SARDINE | ARANEIDS*, FAISANDE | 8 |
| 2 | TOHRESUIN | ROUTINES | 15 – 7 | ORIENTS | HORNIEST*, OUTSHINE*, SOUTHERN | 16 |
| 3 | 50 3 6 6 9 2 → 669 | 669
(50 + 6) × (9 + 3) − 6 ÷ 2 |
25 – 7 | 657 |
|
26 |
| TTT | USISLAND | They'll give you the time of day, but not late at night. | SUNDIALS | |||
| 4 | TORIHOEQT | TOOTHIER | 33 – 7 | HOOTER | 34 | |
| 5 | NTSIOEUGL | OUTLINES | 41 – 7 | entoils ☓ | ELUTIONS, EULOGIST*, LIGNEOUS*, TOUSLING* | 42 |
| 6 | 9 3 6 3 8 1 → 835 | 840
(6 × 9 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 8 |
48 – 14 | 840
(6 × 9 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 8 |
TC: 837 Best: 837 = (8 × 6 × (3 − 1) − 3) × 9 |
49 |
| 7 | MDEICGEFG | FIGGED | 54 – 14 | MICE | GIDGEE* | 55 |
| 8 | MARPOEDAT | ADAPTOR | 61 – 14 | PARADE | ADAPTER*, ADOPTER, MATADOR, READAPT*, READOPT, ROADMAP*, TRAMPED*, TROMPED* | 62 |
| 9 | 25 7 5 9 7 3 → 831 | 835 | 61 – 21 | 832
25 × 3 × (9 + 7 − 5) + 7 |
TC: 831 = (25 × 7 − 7) × 5 − 9 |
72 |
| TTT | TITHEWAS | A tithe was charged for using these areas of land. | THWAITES | |||
| 10 | SEYROGEDN | GENDERS | 68 – 21 | DRONES | ERYNGOES* | 80 |
| 11 | LCRUOENTA | outlearn ☓ | 68 – 21 | atoner ☓ | CALUTRON*, COURANTE | 88 |
| 12 | SUPLARIOV | VARIOUS | 75 – 28 | VARIOUS | PAVIOURS*, PLIOSAUR* | 96 |
| 13 | GLWAIEMAS | GLEAMS | 81 – 34 | GLEAMS | MALAISE | 103 |
| 14 | 4 2 10 8 4 6 → 360 | 360
(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 ** |
91 – 44 | 360
(8 − 2) × 6 × 10 |
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113 |
| 15 | SAEHELLOW | 91 – 54 | WHOLESALE
(6.75 seconds) |
123 | ||
