Difference between revisions of "Episode 8612"
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{{episode|previous=Episode 8611|next=Episode 8613}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8611|next=Episode 8613}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8612''' was broadcast on | + | '''Episode 8612''' was broadcast on 25 September 2025, as part of [[Series 92]]. |
[[John Pakenham]] played [[Phil Whitman]], with John Pakenham winning {{score|97|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ainsley Harriott]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[John Pakenham]] played [[Phil Whitman]], with John Pakenham winning {{score|97|76}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ainsley Harriott]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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{{Rounds-start|John Pakenham|Phil Whitman}} | {{Rounds-start|John Pakenham|Phil Whitman}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |LAMBREOGP|PERGOLA |PAGER |EMBARGO, GAMBLER, GAMBREL*, GLAMPER*, PLEROMA*, POLEARM*, PROBLEM*, ROPABLE*| 7|0 | 7}} | {{R-letters |1 |LAMBREOGP|PERGOLA |PAGER |EMBARGO, GAMBLER, GAMBREL*, GLAMPER*, PLEROMA*, POLEARM*, PROBLEM*, ROPABLE*| 7|0 | 7}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 | | + | {{R-letters |2 |LNSEIYROA|AILERONS |RELAYS |ALIENORS*, INLAYERS*, ROSALINE| 15|0 | 15}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|2|10|4|3|7| 480 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|2|10|4|3|7| 480 | ||
|480|sol1=7 × 75 − (10 × 4 + 3 + 2) | |480|sol1=7 × 75 − (10 × 4 + 3 + 2) | ||
|480|sol2=(4 + 2) × 75 + 10 × 3 | |480|sol2=(4 + 2) × 75 + 10 × 3 | ||
|25|10|25}} | |25|10|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ISTOPGOAL|I'm sorry | + | {{R-TTT |ISTOPGOAL|I'm sorry, I can't stop defending.|APOLOGIST}} |
{{R-letters |4 |TDGOUBINE|DOUBTING |DOUBTING |DEBUTING | 33|18 | 33}} | {{R-letters |4 |TDGOUBINE|DOUBTING |DOUBTING |DEBUTING | 33|18 | 33}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |COTKSAWIS|STOCKS |STOCKS |SCOTIAS | 39|24 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |COTKSAWIS|STOCKS |STOCKS |SCOTIAS | 39|24 | 40}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|3|4|9|8|10| 232 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|3|4|9|8|10| 232 | ||
|285|sol1=3 × 100 − (9 − 4 + 10) | |285|sol1=3 × 100 − (9 − 4 + 10) | ||
| − | |285|sol2=(9 − | + | |285|sol2=100 × 3 − (9 − 8 + 4 + 10) |
|49|34|50}} | |49|34|50}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |RUDFNAESQ|SQUANDER |FUNDERS | | 57|34 | 58}} | {{R-letters |7 |RUDFNAESQ|SQUANDER |FUNDERS | | 57|34 | 58}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|5|7|4|3| 206 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|9|5|7|4|3| 206 | ||
|206|sol1=(7 − 5) × 100 + 9 − 3 | |206|sol1=(7 − 5) × 100 + 9 − 3 | ||
| − | |206|sol2= | + | |206|sol2=(9 − 7) × 100 + 4 − 3 + 5 |
|75|44|86}} | |75|44|86}} | ||
{{R-TTT |DIRTYCASK|An old cask usually results in a good measure.|YARDSTICK}} | {{R-TTT |DIRTYCASK|An old cask usually results in a good measure.|YARDSTICK}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 25|8|6|1|7|7| 441 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|8|6|1|7|7| 441 | ||
|440 {{x}} | |440 {{x}} | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=435|solrr=(7 + 7) × (25 + 6) + 1 | |rr=435|solrr=(7 + 7) × (25 + 6) + 1 | ||
|97|66|126}} | |97|66|126}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|SUREALBBQ|c1time=2.5|c1sol={{x}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|SUREALBBQ|c1time=2.5|c1sol=squarable {{x}}|c2time=29|c2sol=SQUABBLER|97|76|136}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Revision as of 01:36, 5 October 2025
Episode 8612 was broadcast on 25 September 2025, as part of Series 92.
John Pakenham played Phil Whitman, with John Pakenham winning 97 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ainsley Harriott, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Pakenham | Score | Phil Whitman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAMBREOGP | PERGOLA | 7 – 0 | PAGER | EMBARGO, GAMBLER, GAMBREL*, GLAMPER*, PLEROMA*, POLEARM*, PROBLEM*, ROPABLE* | 7 |
| 2 | LNSEIYROA | AILERONS | 15 – 0 | RELAYS | ALIENORS*, INLAYERS*, ROSALINE | 15 |
| 3 | 75 2 10 4 3 7 → 480 | 480
7 × 75 − (10 × 4 + 3 + 2) |
25 – 10 | 480
(4 + 2) × 75 + 10 × 3 |
|
25 |
| TTT | ISTOPGOAL | I'm sorry, I can't stop defending. | APOLOGIST | |||
| 4 | TDGOUBINE | DOUBTING | 33 – 18 | DOUBTING | DEBUTING | 33 |
| 5 | COTKSAWIS | STOCKS | 39 – 24 | STOCKS | SCOTIAS | 40 |
| 6 | 100 3 4 9 8 10 → 232 | 285
3 × 100 − (9 − 4 + 10) |
49 – 34 | 285
100 × 3 − (9 − 8 + 4 + 10) |
|
50 |
| 7 | RUDFNAESQ | SQUANDER | 57 – 34 | FUNDERS | 58 | |
| 8 | GTHAIRNEU | EARTHING | 65 – 34 | RUEING | NAUGHTIER | 76 |
| 9 | 100 9 5 7 4 3 → 206 | 206
(7 − 5) × 100 + 9 − 3 |
75 – 44 | 206
(9 − 7) × 100 + 4 − 3 + 5 |
|
86 |
| TTT | DIRTYCASK | An old cask usually results in a good measure. | YARDSTICK | |||
| 10 | ASMEARDTE | MASTERED | 83 – 52 | MASTERED | STREAMED | 94 |
| 11 | FIPCUOGLE | COUPLE | 89 – 58 | COUPLE | POLICE | 100 |
| 12 | ATSNEITWO | TAWNIEST | 97 – 58 | TOWNIES | TOWNSITE | 108 |
| 13 | SUMPREATE | AMPERES | 97 – 66 | TEMPURAS | AMPUTEES*, PERMUTES*, UPSTREAM | 116 |
| 14 | 25 8 6 1 7 7 → 441 | 440 ☓ | 97 – 66 | — |
RR: 435 = (7 + 7) × (25 + 6) + 1 |
126 |
| 15 | SUREALBBQ | squarable ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
97 – 76 | SQUABBLER
(29 seconds) |
136 | |
