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| − | '''Episode 8549''' was broadcast on 30 June 2025, as | + | '''Episode 8549''' was broadcast on 30 June 2025, as part of [[Series 92]]. |
[[Mel Smith]] played [[Shemina Kirby]], with Shemina Kirby winning {{score|69|51}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Neil Delamere]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Mel Smith]] played [[Shemina Kirby]], with Shemina Kirby winning {{score|69|51}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Neil Delamere]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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{{R-numbers |3 | 100|4|5|4|2|7| 842 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|4|5|4|2|7| 842 | ||
|837 | |837 | ||
| − | |842|sol2= | + | |842|sol2=(100 + 5) × (4 + 4) + 2 |
|0|23|26}} | |0|23|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DEEPEXIT|Hurry to get things moving in the kitchen.|EXPEDITE}} | + | {{R-TTT |DEEPEXIT|{{Tooltip|Hurry to get things moving in the kitchen.|In the food service industry, an expediter keeps a steady line of communication between the kitchen and the dining room.}}|EXPEDITE}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |STPOEOSGE|goosestep {{x}}|STOOGES |POETESS*, SPOOGES* | + | {{R-letters |4 |STPOEOSGE|goosestep {{x}}|STOOGES |POETESS*, SPOOGES* | 0|30 | 33}} |
{{R-letters |5 |MROETDOJD|MOTORED |ROOMED | | 7|30 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |MROETDOJD|MOTORED |ROOMED | | 7|30 | 40}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|9|2|4|5|10| 175 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|9|2|4|5|10| 175 | ||
|— | |— | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |rr=175|solrr= | + | |rr=175|solrr=(9 + 5) × 50 ÷ 4 |
| − | | 7|30|50}} | + | |7|30|50}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NTAIRVESO|VERSION |NOTARIES |AVERSION, INVESTOR*, NOTARISE, VENATORS*, VOTARIES*| 7|38 | 58}} | + | {{R-letters |7 |NTAIRVESO|VERSION |NOTARIES |AVERSION, INVESTOR*, NOTARISE, VENATORS*, VOTARIES*| 7|38 | 58}} |
{{R-letters |8 |LNRUOIFDE|FLOUNDER |FLOURED |FLUORIDE, FLUORINE*, URNFIELD*| 15|38 | 66}} | {{R-letters |8 |LNRUOIFDE|FLOUNDER |FLOURED |FLUORIDE, FLUORINE*, URNFIELD*| 15|38 | 66}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 25|100|1|8|4|9| 176 | {{R-numbers |9 | 25|100|1|8|4|9| 176 | ||
| − | |176|sol1= | + | |176|sol1=8 ÷ 4 × 100 − 25 + 1 |
| − | |176|sol2= | + | |176|sol2=(8 − (9 − 4)) × 25 + 100 + 1 |
|25|48|76}} | |25|48|76}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CORERAGE|Busy all the time | + | {{R-TTT |CORERAGE|Busy all the time – it's just one meeting after another.|RACEGOER}} |
{{R-letters |10|TSPAEOCTE|TEAPOTS |TEAPOTS |SPECTATE | 32|55 | 84}} | {{R-letters |10|TSPAEOCTE|TEAPOTS |TEAPOTS |SPECTATE | 32|55 | 84}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|HCAESYITM|MATCHES |MATCHES |MISTEACH*, TACHISME*, YACHTIES*| 39|62 | 92}} | {{R-letters |11|HCAESYITM|MATCHES |MATCHES |MISTEACH*, TACHISME*, YACHTIES*| 39|62 | 92}} | ||
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|— | |— | ||
|846 {{x}} | |846 {{x}} | ||
| − | |rr=844|solrr= | + | |rr=844|solrr=(10 × 3 + 4) × 25 − 3 × 2 |
|51|69|115}} | |51|69|115}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|HISACCENT|sol=CHANCIEST|51|69|125}} | {{R-conundrum|15|HISACCENT|sol=CHANCIEST|51|69|125}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:44, 7 July 2025
Episode 8549 was broadcast on 30 June 2025, as part of Series 92.
Mel Smith played Shemina Kirby, with Shemina Kirby winning 69 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Neil Delamere, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mel Smith | Score | Shemina Kirby | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSUEBRSAE | BRASS | 0 – 6 | SABRES | BARENESS | 8 |
| 2 | RNLAIETQI | ANTLER | 0 – 13 | LATRINE | INERTIAL | 16 |
| 3 | 100 4 5 4 2 7 → 842 | 837 | 0 – 23 | 842
(100 + 5) × (4 + 4) + 2 |
|
26 |
| TTT | DEEPEXIT | Hurry to get things moving in the kitchen.In the food service industry, an expediter keeps a steady line of communication between the kitchen and the dining room. | EXPEDITE | |||
| 4 | STPOEOSGE | goosestep ☓ | 0 – 30 | STOOGES | POETESS*, SPOOGES* | 33 |
| 5 | MROETDOJD | MOTORED | 7 – 30 | ROOMED | 40 | |
| 6 | 50 9 2 4 5 10 → 175 | — | 7 – 30 | — |
RR: 175 = (9 + 5) × 50 ÷ 4 |
50 |
| 7 | NTAIRVESO | VERSION | 7 – 38 | NOTARIES | AVERSION, INVESTOR*, NOTARISE, VENATORS*, VOTARIES* | 58 |
| 8 | LNRUOIFDE | FLOUNDER | 15 – 38 | FLOURED | FLUORIDE, FLUORINE*, URNFIELD* | 66 |
| 9 | 25 100 1 8 4 9 → 176 | 176
8 ÷ 4 × 100 − 25 + 1 |
25 – 48 | 176
(8 − (9 − 4)) × 25 + 100 + 1 |
|
76 |
| TTT | CORERAGE | Busy all the time – it's just one meeting after another. | RACEGOER | |||
| 10 | TSPAEOCTE | TEAPOTS | 32 – 55 | TEAPOTS | SPECTATE | 84 |
| 11 | HCAESYITM | MATCHES | 39 – 62 | MATCHES | MISTEACH*, TACHISME*, YACHTIES* | 92 |
| 12 | PHSAUAGWO | AWASH | 44 – 62 | washup ☓ | WHAUPS* | 98 |
| 13 | NLIOWGCIM | COWLING | 51 – 69 | COWLING | COILING*, MOILING | 105 |
| 14 | 25 2 3 3 10 4 → 844 | — | 51 – 69 | 846 ☓ |
RR: 844 = (10 × 3 + 4) × 25 − 3 × 2 |
115 |
| 15 | HISACCENT | 51 – 69 | CHANCIEST | 125 | ||
