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[[Neha Sood]] played [[Caroline Connolly]], with Neha Sood winning {{score|97|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Katharine Merry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Neha Sood]] played [[Caroline Connolly]], with Neha Sood winning {{score|97|50}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Katharine Merry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | This episode marked the return of [[Rachel Riley]] as resident [[arithmetician]] after three on-screen weeks off working on | + | This episode marked the return of [[Rachel Riley]] as resident [[arithmetician]] after three on-screen weeks off working on a project. |
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+ | NOTE: In Round 14, Riley only gave a truncated solution of 8 × 107. An assumed solution is shown thusly. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Neha Sood|Caroline Connolly}} | {{Rounds-start|Neha Sood|Caroline Connolly}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |LMCEAOPSV|COMPELS | + | {{R-letters |1 |LMCEAOPSV|COMPELS |PLACES |ALCOVES, COEVALS* | 7|0 | 7}} |
− | {{R-letters |2 | | + | {{R-letters |2 |NICGEDMAR|DREAMING |CREAMING |AMERCING*, DECIGRAM*, GRIMACED*, MARGINED| 15|8 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|3|8|7|6| 704 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|2|3|8|7|6| 704 | ||
|703|sol1=(6 − 2) × 7 × 25 + 3 | |703|sol1=(6 − 2) × 7 × 25 + 3 | ||
|706 | |706 | ||
− | |rr=704|solrr= | + | |rr=704|solrr=(25 × 3 + 7 + 6) × 8 |
|22|8|25}} | |22|8|25}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MUMIRATE|Mum was irate at the childish behaviour.|IMMATURE}} | {{R-TTT |MUMIRATE|Mum was irate at the childish behaviour.|IMMATURE}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |4 |SOUPKAHER|PHRASE |SHAPER |PHREAKS*, PRESOAK* | + | {{R-letters |4 |SOUPKAHER|PHRASE |SHAPER |PHREAKS*, PRESOAK* | 28|14 | 32}} |
− | {{R-letters |5 |TWLAIURIS|LAWSUIT |WALRUS |LIATRIS*, RITUALS, TULWARS* | + | {{R-letters |5 |TWLAIURIS|LAWSUIT |WALRUS |LIATRIS*, RITUALS, TULWARS*| 35|14 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|3|1|1|8|10| 708 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|3|1|1|8|10| 708 | ||
− | |708|sol1= | + | |708|sol1=(10 × 3 − 1 − 1) × 25 + 8 |
|— | |— | ||
|45|14|49}} | |45|14|49}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |7 |TWDEOAPNR|OPERANT |WEAPON | + | {{R-letters |7 |TWDEOAPNR|OPERANT |WEAPON |DANEWORT*, DOWNRATE, PRONATED, TEARDOWN*| 52|14 | 57}} |
− | {{R-letters |8 |EUBMNOSZU|BONUS |BONUS | + | {{R-letters |8 |EUBMNOSZU|BONUS |BONUS |SUBMENU*, UMBONES | 57|19 | 64}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 75|6|8|3|5|1| 573 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|6|8|3|5|1| 573 | ||
|577 | |577 | ||
− | |570|sol2=75 × 8 − | + | |570|sol2=75 × 8 − 6 × 5 |
− | |rr=573|solrr=75 × 8 − | + | |rr=573|solrr=75 × 8 − 6 × 5 + 3 |
|57|26|74}} | |57|26|74}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT |RONMOVIE|{{w|Oliver Twist|Oliver}} asked for more, but it doesn't have to be gruel | + | {{R-TTT |RONMOVIE|{{w|Oliver Twist (character)|Oliver}} asked for more, but it doesn't have to be gruel – he'll eat anything.|OMNIVORE}} |
− | {{R-letters |10|APTENGIMR|MIGRANT | + | {{R-letters |10|APTENGIMR|MIGRANT |TEAMING |TAMPERING | 64|33 | 92}} |
− | {{R-letters |11|HRTEAESDT|SHATTERED | + | {{R-letters |11|HRTEAESDT|SHATTERED|RESTATED | | 82|33 |110}} |
− | {{R-letters |12|LVOAITSDE|VIOLATED | + | {{R-letters |12|LVOAITSDE|VIOLATED |STAVED |DOVETAILS | 90|33 |128}} |
− | {{R-letters |13|GRCOIELSL|ROLLIES | + | {{R-letters |13|GRCOIELSL|ROLLIES |RECOILS |COLLIERS, GIROLLES* | 97|40 |136}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 7|10|7|6|5|1| 857 | {{R-numbers |14| 7|10|7|6|5|1| 857 | ||
|— | |— | ||
|— | |— | ||
− | |rr=856 | + | |rr=856|solrr=(7 + 1) × ((10 + 6) × 7 − 5) ** |
− | | | ||
|97|40|143}} | |97|40|143}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|15|MOBMARLEY|c1time=17 | + | {{R-conundrum|15|MOBMARLEY|c1time=17|c1sol=memorylab {{x}}|c2time=18|c2sol=MEMORABLY|97|50|153}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:57, 22 March 2025
Episode 8474 was broadcast on 17 March 2025, as part of Series 91.
Neha Sood played Caroline Connolly, with Neha Sood winning 97 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Katharine Merry, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode marked the return of Rachel Riley as resident arithmetician after three on-screen weeks off working on a project.
NOTE: In Round 14, Riley only gave a truncated solution of 8 × 107. An assumed solution is shown thusly.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Neha Sood | Score | Caroline Connolly | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | LMCEAOPSV | COMPELS | 7 – 0 | PLACES | ALCOVES, COEVALS* | 7 |
2 | NICGEDMAR | DREAMING | 15 – 8 | CREAMING | AMERCING*, DECIGRAM*, GRIMACED*, MARGINED | 15 |
3 | 25 2 3 8 7 6 → 704 | 703
(6 − 2) × 7 × 25 + 3 |
22 – 8 | 706 |
RR: 704 = (25 × 3 + 7 + 6) × 8 |
25 |
TTT | MUMIRATE | Mum was irate at the childish behaviour. | IMMATURE | |||
4 | SOUPKAHER | PHRASE | 28 – 14 | SHAPER | PHREAKS*, PRESOAK* | 32 |
5 | TWLAIURIS | LAWSUIT | 35 – 14 | WALRUS | LIATRIS*, RITUALS, TULWARS* | 39 |
6 | 25 3 1 1 8 10 → 708 | 708
(10 × 3 − 1 − 1) × 25 + 8 |
45 – 14 | — |
|
49 |
7 | TWDEOAPNR | OPERANT | 52 – 14 | WEAPON | DANEWORT*, DOWNRATE, PRONATED, TEARDOWN* | 57 |
8 | EUBMNOSZU | BONUS | 57 – 19 | BONUS | SUBMENU*, UMBONES | 64 |
9 | 75 6 8 3 5 1 → 573 | 577 | 57 – 26 | 570
75 × 8 − 6 × 5 |
RR: 573 = 75 × 8 − 6 × 5 + 3 |
74 |
TTT | RONMOVIE | Oliver asked for more, but it doesn't have to be gruel – he'll eat anything. | OMNIVORE | |||
10 | APTENGIMR | MIGRANT | 64 – 33 | TEAMING | TAMPERING | 92 |
11 | HRTEAESDT | SHATTERED | 82 – 33 | RESTATED | 110 | |
12 | LVOAITSDE | VIOLATED | 90 – 33 | STAVED | DOVETAILS | 128 |
13 | GRCOIELSL | ROLLIES | 97 – 40 | RECOILS | COLLIERS, GIROLLES* | 136 |
14 | 7 10 7 6 5 1 → 857 | — | 97 – 40 | — |
RR: 856 = (7 + 1) × ((10 + 6) × 7 − 5) ** |
143 |
15 | MOBMARLEY | memorylab ☓
(17 seconds) |
97 – 50 | MEMORABLY
(18 seconds) |
153 |