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[[Kathy Danton]] played [[James Mogg]], with Kathy Danton winning {{score|87|52}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Kathy Danton]] played [[James Mogg]], with Kathy Danton winning {{score|87|52}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[John Thomson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | The selection in Round 1 was identical to that of [[Episode 8649|the previous day's episode]], albeit in a different order. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Kathy Danton|James Mogg}} | {{Rounds-start|Kathy Danton|James Mogg}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SNGIEOTRU|ROUTINES |ROUTINES |GENITORS, ROUSTING*, ROUTEING*, SOIGNEUR*, STURGEON, TRIGONES*| 8|8 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |SNGIEOTRU|ROUTINES |ROUTINES |GENITORS, ROUSTING*, ROUTEING*, SOIGNEUR*, STURGEON, TRIGONES*| 8|8 | 8}} |
{{R-letters |2 |DGTIAECPW|WAITED |CAGED |DACITE*, DEPICT*, GAWPED*, WIDGET| 14|8 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |DGTIAECPW|WAITED |CAGED |DACITE*, DEPICT*, GAWPED*, WIDGET| 14|8 | 14}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|5|7|4|5|2| 113 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|5|7|4|5|2| 113 | ||
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|24|18|24}} | |24|18|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |GREATHELP|This used to be a great help when you wanted to send a message.|TELEGRAPH}} | {{R-TTT |GREATHELP|This used to be a great help when you wanted to send a message.|TELEGRAPH}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |YNTIOUGRE|YOUNGER |ROUTINE |ROUTEING | + | {{R-letters |4 |YNTIOUGRE|YOUNGER |ROUTINE |ROUTEING | 31|25 | 32}} |
| − | {{R-letters |5 |SPWIECUOM|cowpies {{x}}|opiums {{x}}|PUMICES | + | {{R-letters |5 |SPWIECUOM|cowpies {{x}}|opiums {{x}}|PUMICES | 31|25 | 39}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|3|6|5|4| 465 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|3|6|5|4| 465 | ||
| − | |465|sol1=4 × 100 + 75 − | + | |465|sol1=4 × 100 + 75 − 6 ÷ 3 × 5 |
|466 | |466 | ||
|41|25|49}} | |41|25|49}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |RTLIAEMBO|TIMBALE |BOATER |BALMIER*, BLOATER*, BROMATE*, EMBROIL*, LAMBERT*, LIBRATE*, LOAMIER*, MALTIER*, MOTLIER*, ORBITAL*, RETABLO*, TABLIER*, TEMBLOR*, TIMBREL*, TRIABLE*| 48|25 | 56}} | {{R-letters |7 |RTLIAEMBO|TIMBALE |BOATER |BALMIER*, BLOATER*, BROMATE*, EMBROIL*, LAMBERT*, LIBRATE*, LOAMIER*, MALTIER*, MOTLIER*, ORBITAL*, RETABLO*, TABLIER*, TEMBLOR*, TIMBREL*, TRIABLE*| 48|25 | 56}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |RGHIAIQSP|AIRSHIP |GRASP | | + | {{R-letters |8 |RGHIAIQSP|AIRSHIP |GRASP | | 55|25 | 63}} |
{{R-numbers |9 | 100|10|8|6|9|1| 122 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|10|8|6|9|1| 122 | ||
|122|sol1=100 + 10 + 8 + 9 − (6 − 1) | |122|sol1=100 + 10 + 8 + 9 − (6 − 1) | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|65|25|73}} | |65|25|73}} | ||
{{R-TTT |TRILLSONG|The birds were trilling during my leisurely walk.|STROLLING}} | {{R-TTT |TRILLSONG|The birds were trilling during my leisurely walk.|STROLLING}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|TMBAEOGLS|GAMBLES |GAMBLES |BOATELS*, GABLETS*, GAMBOLS, GELATOS, GOBLETS*, LEGATOS*, MALTOSE*, OBLATES*| 72|32 | 80}} | {{R-letters |10|TMBAEOGLS|GAMBLES |GAMBLES |BOATELS*, GABLETS*, GAMBOLS, GELATOS, GOBLETS*, LEGATOS*, MALTOSE*, OBLATES*| 72|32 | 80}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|RVMEIALSD|rivaled {{x}}|rivaled {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |11|RVMEIALSD|rivaled {{x}}|rivaled {{x}}|ADMIRES*, ADVISER*, DERAILS*, DRIVELS*, MAILERS*, MARDIES*, MARLIES*, MARVELS*, MEDLARS*, MISDEAL*, MISLEAD*, MISREAD*, REALISM*, REDIALS*, REVISAL*, SIDEARM| 72|32 | 87}} |
{{R-letters |12|NHRDOEAUR|ROUNDER |hounder {{x}}|ADORNER, HOARDER, RONDEAU*, UNHEARD| 79|32 | 94}} | {{R-letters |12|NHRDOEAUR|ROUNDER |hounder {{x}}|ADORNER, HOARDER, RONDEAU*, UNHEARD| 79|32 | 94}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|TNTEISFOE|FEINTEST |FEINTS |NOISETTE, OFTENEST, TEOSINTE*| 87|32 |102}} | {{R-letters |13|TNTEISFOE|FEINTEST |FEINTS |NOISETTE, OFTENEST, TEOSINTE*| 87|32 |102}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 25 November 2025
Episode 8650 was broadcast on 18 November 2025, as part of Series 92.
Kathy Danton played James Mogg, with Kathy Danton winning 87 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Thomson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The selection in Round 1 was identical to that of the previous day's episode, albeit in a different order.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kathy Danton | Score | James Mogg | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SNGIEOTRU | ROUTINES | 8 – 8 | ROUTINES | GENITORS, ROUSTING*, ROUTEING*, SOIGNEUR*, STURGEON, TRIGONES* | 8 |
| 2 | DGTIAECPW | WAITED | 14 – 8 | CAGED | DACITE*, DEPICT*, GAWPED*, WIDGET | 14 |
| 3 | 25 5 7 4 5 2 → 113 | 113
(25 + 2) × 4 + 5 |
24 – 18 | 113
25 × 5 − 7 − 5 |
|
24 |
| TTT | GREATHELP | This used to be a great help when you wanted to send a message. | TELEGRAPH | |||
| 4 | YNTIOUGRE | YOUNGER | 31 – 25 | ROUTINE | ROUTEING | 32 |
| 5 | SPWIECUOM | cowpies ☓ | 31 – 25 | opiums ☓ | PUMICES | 39 |
| 6 | 100 75 3 6 5 4 → 465 | 465
4 × 100 + 75 − 6 ÷ 3 × 5 |
41 – 25 | 466 |
|
49 |
| 7 | RTLIAEMBO | TIMBALE | 48 – 25 | BOATER | BALMIER*, BLOATER*, BROMATE*, EMBROIL*, LAMBERT*, LIBRATE*, LOAMIER*, MALTIER*, MOTLIER*, ORBITAL*, RETABLO*, TABLIER*, TEMBLOR*, TIMBREL*, TRIABLE* | 56 |
| 8 | RGHIAIQSP | AIRSHIP | 55 – 25 | GRASP | 63 | |
| 9 | 100 10 8 6 9 1 → 122 | 122
100 + 10 + 8 + 9 − (6 − 1) |
65 – 25 | — |
|
73 |
| TTT | TRILLSONG | The birds were trilling during my leisurely walk. | STROLLING | |||
| 10 | TMBAEOGLS | GAMBLES | 72 – 32 | GAMBLES | BOATELS*, GABLETS*, GAMBOLS, GELATOS, GOBLETS*, LEGATOS*, MALTOSE*, OBLATES* | 80 |
| 11 | RVMEIALSD | rivaled ☓ | 72 – 32 | rivaled ☓ | ADMIRES*, ADVISER*, DERAILS*, DRIVELS*, MAILERS*, MARDIES*, MARLIES*, MARVELS*, MEDLARS*, MISDEAL*, MISLEAD*, MISREAD*, REALISM*, REDIALS*, REVISAL*, SIDEARM | 87 |
| 12 | NHRDOEAUR | ROUNDER | 79 – 32 | hounder ☓ | ADORNER, HOARDER, RONDEAU*, UNHEARD | 94 |
| 13 | TNTEISFOE | FEINTEST | 87 – 32 | FEINTS | NOISETTE, OFTENEST, TEOSINTE* | 102 |
| 14 | 50 100 25 7 10 8 → 205 | 200 | 87 – 42 | 205
8 × 25 + 50 ÷ 10 |
|
112 |
| 15 | NUKEEDART | 87 – 52 | UNDERTAKE
(10.75 seconds) |
122 | ||
