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|612|sol2=6 × 100 + 8 + 4 | |612|sol2=6 × 100 + 8 + 4 | ||
|23|23|24}} | |23|23|24}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SAMEREST|She could take in lots of food | + | {{R-TTT |SAMEREST|She could take in lots of food thanks to this.|MASSETER}} |
{{R-letters |4 |IGOYPRULP|GROUP |PURPLY |GLOPPY*, GORILY*, GRIPPY*, POLYPI*, PROPYL*, PYLORI*, RIPPLY*, ROPILY| 23|29 | 30}} | {{R-letters |4 |IGOYPRULP|GROUP |PURPLY |GLOPPY*, GORILY*, GRIPPY*, POLYPI*, PROPYL*, PYLORI*, RIPPLY*, ROPILY| 23|29 | 30}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |TDSEAICSL|CLASSED |CLASSED |CITADELS, DIALECTS, SCALDIES*, SCALIEST| 30|36 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |TDSEAICSL|CLASSED |CLASSED |CITADELS, DIALECTS, SCALDIES*, SCALIEST| 30|36 | 38}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|75|5|10|8|3| 926 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|75|5|10|8|3| 926 | ||
|925|sol1=(75 + 25 − 8) × 10 + 5 | |925|sol1=(75 + 25 − 8) × 10 + 5 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=926|solrr=(5 + 8) × (75 − 3) − 10 | |rr=926|solrr=(5 + 8) × (75 − 3) − 10 | ||
|37|36|48}} | |37|36|48}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |CMBEIUTRN|TRIBUNE |TRIBUNE |BITUMEN*, BRUCINE*, BRUCITE*, CENTRUM*, CUNTIER*, NUMERIC, RUNTIME*, TERBIUM*, TURBINE*| 44|43 | 55}} | {{R-letters |7 |CMBEIUTRN|TRIBUNE |TRIBUNE |BITUMEN*, BRUCINE*, BRUCITE*, CENTRUM*, CUNTIER*, NUMERIC, RUNTIME*, TERBIUM*, TURBINE*| 44|43 | 55}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |TGNEIARCI|CREATING |CREATING |CATERING | + | {{R-letters |8 |TGNEIARCI|CREATING |CREATING |CATERING*, GRANITIC*, REACTING, REAGINIC*, RECITING| 52|51 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|100|75|25|7|3| 584 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|100|75|25|7|3| 584 | ||
| − | |582|sol1=75 × 7 + 50 + | + | |582|sol1=75 × 7 + 50 + 100 ÷ 25 + 3 |
|575 | |575 | ||
| − | |rr=584|solrr= | + | |rr=584|solrr=(75 × 50 − 100) ÷ 25 × (7 − 3) |
|59|51|73}} | |59|51|73}} | ||
{{R-TTT |INFONAUT|Three coins will get you this pen.|FOUNTAIN}} | {{R-TTT |INFONAUT|Three coins will get you this pen.|FOUNTAIN}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |10|XSTAEUAFH|HASTE |HEATS |EXHAUST, FAUXEST* | + | {{R-letters |10|XSTAEUAFH|HASTE |HEATS |EXHAUST, FAUXEST* | 64|56 | 80}} |
| − | {{R-letters |11|GDTOIANSP|POSTING |POSTING |ADOPTING | + | {{R-letters |11|GDTOIANSP|POSTING |POSTING |ADOPTING | 71|63 | 88}} |
| − | {{R-letters |12|KPEOGMAOT|POTAGE |POTAGE |MATOOKE* | + | {{R-letters |12|KPEOGMAOT|POTAGE |POTAGE |MATOOKE* | 77|69 | 95}} |
| − | {{R-letters |13|SSNEOIBSV|BOVINE |NOISES |BOSSIES*, BOVINES, SESSION | + | {{R-letters |13|SSNEOIBSV|BOVINE |NOISES |BOSSIES*, BOVINES, SESSION| 83|75 |102}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 25|6|1|9|5|2| 595 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|6|1|9|5|2| 595 | ||
|596|sol1=(25 × 6 − 1) × (9 − 5) | |596|sol1=(25 × 6 − 1) × (9 − 5) | ||
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| − | |rr=595|solrr= | + | |rr=595|solrr=(9 − 1) ÷ 2 × 6 × 25 − 5 |
|90|75|112}} | |90|75|112}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|FRYNOPIES|sol=PERSONIFY|90|75|122}} | {{R-conundrum|15|FRYNOPIES|sol=PERSONIFY|90|75|122}} | ||
Latest revision as of 03:02, 21 September 2025
Episode 8600 was broadcast on 9 September 2025, as part of Series 92.
Lju Lazarevic played John Griffiths, with Lju Lazarevic winning 90 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Chris McCausland, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lju Lazarevic | Score | John Griffiths | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMLEAORDN | RELOADS | 7 – 7 | RANDOMS | ALMONERS, EARLDOMS, LADRONES*, MADRONES, MANDRELS*, RANSOMED*, SOLANDER* | 8 |
| 2 | TRIEJWUHO | WHITER | 13 – 13 | WHITER | HERIOT*, OUTJIE*, WITHER, WRITHE | 14 |
| 3 | 100 8 5 6 9 4 → 612 | 612
6 × 100 + 8 + 4 |
23 – 23 | 612
6 × 100 + 8 + 4 |
|
24 |
| TTT | SAMEREST | She could take in lots of food thanks to this. | MASSETER | |||
| 4 | IGOYPRULP | GROUP | 23 – 29 | PURPLY | GLOPPY*, GORILY*, GRIPPY*, POLYPI*, PROPYL*, PYLORI*, RIPPLY*, ROPILY | 30 |
| 5 | TDSEAICSL | CLASSED | 30 – 36 | CLASSED | CITADELS, DIALECTS, SCALDIES*, SCALIEST | 38 |
| 6 | 25 75 5 10 8 3 → 926 | 925
(75 + 25 − 8) × 10 + 5 |
37 – 36 | — |
RR: 926 = (5 + 8) × (75 − 3) − 10 |
48 |
| 7 | CMBEIUTRN | TRIBUNE | 44 – 43 | TRIBUNE | BITUMEN*, BRUCINE*, BRUCITE*, CENTRUM*, CUNTIER*, NUMERIC, RUNTIME*, TERBIUM*, TURBINE* | 55 |
| 8 | TGNEIARCI | CREATING | 52 – 51 | CREATING | CATERING*, GRANITIC*, REACTING, REAGINIC*, RECITING | 63 |
| 9 | 50 100 75 25 7 3 → 584 | 582
75 × 7 + 50 + 100 ÷ 25 + 3 |
59 – 51 | 575 |
RR: 584 = (75 × 50 − 100) ÷ 25 × (7 − 3) |
73 |
| TTT | INFONAUT | Three coins will get you this pen. | FOUNTAIN | |||
| 10 | XSTAEUAFH | HASTE | 64 – 56 | HEATS | EXHAUST, FAUXEST* | 80 |
| 11 | GDTOIANSP | POSTING | 71 – 63 | POSTING | ADOPTING | 88 |
| 12 | KPEOGMAOT | POTAGE | 77 – 69 | POTAGE | MATOOKE* | 95 |
| 13 | SSNEOIBSV | BOVINE | 83 – 75 | NOISES | BOSSIES*, BOVINES, SESSION | 102 |
| 14 | 25 6 1 9 5 2 → 595 | 596
(25 × 6 − 1) × (9 − 5) |
90 – 75 | — |
RR: 595 = (9 − 1) ÷ 2 × 6 × 25 − 5 |
112 |
| 15 | FRYNOPIES | 90 – 75 | PERSONIFY | 122 | ||
