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Difference between revisions of "Episode 8614"
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{{R-numbers |3 | 100|9|7|7|9|2| 186 | {{R-numbers |3 | 100|9|7|7|9|2| 186 | ||
|186|sol1=9 × 9 + 7 − 2 + 100 | |186|sol1=9 × 9 + 7 − 2 + 100 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|25|0|25}} | |25|0|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |LIKESSOFT|Does {{w|Mark Radcliffe|Mark}} have this taste | + | {{R-TTT |LIKESSOFT|Does {{w|Mark Radcliffe|Mark}} have this taste of music?|FOLKSIEST}} |
{{R-letters |4 |RMVEUITNS|MINUTES |MUSTIER |RUNTIMES, TERMINUS, UNRIVETS*, VENTURIS*| 32|7 | 33}} | {{R-letters |4 |RMVEUITNS|MINUTES |MUSTIER |RUNTIMES, TERMINUS, UNRIVETS*, VENTURIS*| 32|7 | 33}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |TOLDAIFEC|FOLIATED |FLOATED | | 40|7 | 41}} | {{R-letters |5 |TOLDAIFEC|FOLIATED |FLOATED | | 40|7 | 41}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 50|25|7|3|9|2| 383 | {{R-numbers |6 | 50|25|7|3|9|2| 383 | ||
| − | |383|sol1=7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − | + | |383|sol1=7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − 3 + 2 |
|383|sol2=7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − (3 − 2) | |383|sol2=7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − (3 − 2) | ||
|50|17|51}} | |50|17|51}} | ||
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|300|sol2=6 × 50 | |300|sol2=6 × 50 | ||
|73|33|75}} | |73|33|75}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |GAZREJOIN|Gaz rejoins the meeting to touch base | + | {{R-TTT |GAZREJOIN|Gaz rejoins the meeting to touch base and circle back.|JARGONIZE}} |
| − | {{R-letters |10|WNTOEODMS|denotes {{x}}|MOOTED |DOWNMOST, WOODSMEN*| 73|39 | 83}} | + | {{R-letters |10|WNTOEODMS|denotes {{x}}|MOOTED |DOWNMOST, WOODSMEN* | 73|39 | 83}} |
{{R-letters |11|RALEFMPIO|IMPLORE |FOAMIER |PROEMIAL | 80|46 | 91}} | {{R-letters |11|RALEFMPIO|IMPLORE |FOAMIER |PROEMIAL | 80|46 | 91}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|JNHGEAERS|HANGERS |HANGERS |SHAGREEN | 87|53 | 99}} | {{R-letters |12|JNHGEAERS|HANGERS |HANGERS |SHAGREEN | 87|53 | 99}} | ||
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|448|sol1=(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) | |448|sol1=(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) | ||
|448|sol2=(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) | |448|sol2=(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) | ||
| − | |rr=446|solrr=(75 − 25) × 9 − | + | |rr=446|solrr=(75 − 25) × 9 − 8 ÷ 2 |
|100|66|115}} | |100|66|115}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SINGLERUG|sol=SNUGGLIER|100|66|125}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SINGLERUG|sol=SNUGGLIER|100|66|125}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:48, 9 October 2025
Episode 8614 was broadcast on 29 September 2025, as part of Series 92.
John Pakenham played Chris Harvey, with John Pakenham winning 100 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Radcliffe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Pakenham | Score | Chris Harvey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROQPTIENS | PROTEINS | 8 – 0 | PRINTS | POINTERS*, PORNIEST*, REPOINTS* | 8 |
| 2 | CRLAOENGA | CLANGER | 15 – 0 | LOANER | CARNAGE, CONGEAL*, CORNEAL*, CRANAGE*, GRANOLA, LAGENAR*, RANGALE* | 15 |
| 3 | 100 9 7 7 9 2 → 186 | 186
9 × 9 + 7 − 2 + 100 |
25 – 0 | — |
|
25 |
| TTT | LIKESSOFT | Does Mark have this taste of music? | FOLKSIEST | |||
| 4 | RMVEUITNS | MINUTES | 32 – 7 | MUSTIER | RUNTIMES, TERMINUS, UNRIVETS*, VENTURIS* | 33 |
| 5 | TOLDAIFEC | FOLIATED | 40 – 7 | FLOATED | 41 | |
| 6 | 50 25 7 3 9 2 → 383 | 383
7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − 3 + 2 |
50 – 17 | 383
7 × 50 + 25 + 9 − (3 − 2) |
|
51 |
| 7 | ROBSWEAPG | GAWPERS | 57 – 17 | GRAPES | AGBEROS*, BORAGES | 58 |
| 8 | TNLEIUHSX | INSULT | 63 – 23 | ENLIST | UTENSIL | 65 |
| 9 | 50 1 6 3 10 4 → 300 | 300
6 × 50 |
73 – 33 | 300
6 × 50 |
|
75 |
| TTT | GAZREJOIN | Gaz rejoins the meeting to touch base and circle back. | JARGONIZE | |||
| 10 | WNTOEODMS | denotes ☓ | 73 – 39 | MOOTED | DOWNMOST, WOODSMEN* | 83 |
| 11 | RALEFMPIO | IMPLORE | 80 – 46 | FOAMIER | PROEMIAL | 91 |
| 12 | JNHGEAERS | HANGERS | 87 – 53 | HANGERS | SHAGREEN | 99 |
| 13 | TIKYROESI | STRIKE | 93 – 59 | STRIKE | OYSTER, RESTIO*, SORTIE*, STOKER*, STOREY*, STROKE*, TOKERS*, TRIKES*, TRIOSE* | 105 |
| 14 | 25 75 8 7 2 9 → 446 | 448
(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) |
100 – 66 | 448
(8 − 2) × 75 − (9 − 7) |
RR: 446 = (75 − 25) × 9 − 8 ÷ 2 |
115 |
| 15 | SINGLERUG | 100 – 66 | SNUGGLIER | 125 | ||
