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| − | '''Episode 8542''' was broadcast on 19 June 2025 as the first quarter-final of [[Series 91]]. | + | '''Episode 8542''' was broadcast on 19 June 2025, as the first quarter-final of [[Series 91]]. |
[[Rhys Jones]] played [[Michael Kane]], with Rhys Jones winning {{score|97|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ricky Wilson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Rhys Jones]] played [[Michael Kane]], with Rhys Jones winning {{score|97|64}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ricky Wilson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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|693|sol1=(6 + 5) × (3 + 4) × 9 | |693|sol1=(6 + 5) × (3 + 4) × 9 | ||
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| − | |rr=692|solrr=((6 × 9 | + | |rr=692|solrr=((6 × 9 + 2) × 3 + 5) × 4 |
|20|6|24}} | |20|6|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |WIRELORD|{{w|John Lowe (darts player)|John}} the darts legend had this vehicle on his list of demands.|LOWRIDER}} | + | {{R-TTT |WIRELORD|{{w|John Lowe (darts player)|John}}, the darts legend, had this vehicle on his list of demands.|LOWRIDER}} |
{{R-letters |4 |NRBAIDTOC|BANDITO |CAROTID |BRACONID*, TORNADIC*| 27|13 | 32}} | {{R-letters |4 |NRBAIDTOC|BANDITO |CAROTID |BRACONID*, TORNADIC*| 27|13 | 32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |UEOSQTMGP|QUOTES |QUOTES |MOSQUE, SEPTUM*, TEMPOS, TOQUES*, UPMOST*| 33|19 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |UEOSQTMGP|QUOTES |QUOTES |MOSQUE, SEPTUM*, TEMPOS, TOQUES*, UPMOST*| 33|19 | 38}} | ||
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|490 | |490 | ||
|484|sol2=(3 + 1) × (100 + 2) + 75 + 1 | |484|sol2=(3 + 1) × (100 + 2) + 75 + 1 | ||
| − | |rr= | + | |rr=487|solrr=(3 + 1) × (100 + 2 + 1) + 75 |
|33|26|45}} | |33|26|45}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |IEATPMNBE|AMBIENT |AMBIENT |BETAINE, MATINEE | 40|33 | 52}} | {{R-letters |7 |IEATPMNBE|AMBIENT |AMBIENT |BETAINE, MATINEE | 40|33 | 52}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:8542}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:8542}} | ||
[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Series 91]] | ||
[[Category:Quarter finals]] | [[Category:Quarter finals]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Colin Murray]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Ricky Wilson as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Ricky Wilson as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:18, 23 June 2025
Episode 8542 was broadcast on 19 June 2025, as the first quarter-final of Series 91.
Rhys Jones played Michael Kane, with Rhys Jones winning 97 – 64. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ricky Wilson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rhys Jones | Score | Michael Kane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOADSGVNF | DOSAGE | 6 – 6 | ANODES | DEFANGS* | 7 |
| 2 | HNRUELMIS | MISRULE | 13 – 6 | hurlies ☓ | INHUMES*, LIMNERS*, MENHIRS*, MERLINS*, MUSHIER*, RHENIUM* | 14 |
| 3 | 6 9 3 4 2 5 → 692 | 693
(6 + 5) × (3 + 4) × 9 |
20 – 6 | — |
RR: 692 = ((6 × 9 + 2) × 3 + 5) × 4 |
24 |
| TTT | WIRELORD | John, the darts legend, had this vehicle on his list of demands. | LOWRIDER | |||
| 4 | NRBAIDTOC | BANDITO | 27 – 13 | CAROTID | BRACONID*, TORNADIC* | 32 |
| 5 | UEOSQTMGP | QUOTES | 33 – 19 | QUOTES | MOSQUE, SEPTUM*, TEMPOS, TOQUES*, UPMOST* | 38 |
| 6 | 75 100 1 1 2 3 → 486 | 490 | 33 – 26 | 484
(3 + 1) × (100 + 2) + 75 + 1 |
RR: 487 = (3 + 1) × (100 + 2 + 1) + 75 |
45 |
| 7 | IEATPMNBE | AMBIENT | 40 – 33 | AMBIENT | BETAINE, MATINEE | 52 |
| 8 | SNDUEMSAY | MADNESS | 47 – 40 | ASSUMED | DESMANS*, MEDUSAS, SUNDAES | 59 |
| 9 | 10 2 9 8 6 9 → 199 | 199
(9 + 8 + 2) × 10 + 9 |
57 – 40 | — |
|
69 |
| TTT | STEPTORN | You had several warnings about the inferior campsite. | PORTENTS | |||
| 10 | TWDAUCSER | CUSTARD | 57 – 48 | TRADUCES | EDUCRATS* | 77 |
| 11 | OIACWSTKL | CLOAKS | 63 – 48 | SLICK | KOTWALIS* | 85 |
| 12 | GSLEIRTAN | INTEGRALS | 81 – 48 | RELATING | GNARLIEST, TRIANGLES | 103 |
| 13 | EOOHRPJIE | HOOPER | 87 – 54 | HOOPER | 109 | |
| 14 | 75 25 9 2 10 1 → 558 | 558
((25 + 1) × 2 + 10) × 9 |
97 – 54 | — |
|
119 |
| 15 | LONGLASTE | 97 – 64 | GALLSTONE
(26.5 seconds) |
129 | ||
