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[[Rachel Evans]] played [[Paul Littlewood]], with Rachel Evans winning {{score|94|43}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richie Anderson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Rachel Evans]] played [[Paul Littlewood]], with Rachel Evans winning {{score|94|43}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richie Anderson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: In Round 12, Evans was not asked to spell her word | + | NOTE: In Round 12, Evans was not asked to spell her word but since [[Rachel Riley]] displayed {{word|HANGER}}, this has been taken as her declaration rather than {{word|HANGAR}}. |
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{{R-conundrum|15|TNTGOITRE|c1time=4.5|c1sol=TOTTERING|94|43|122}} | {{R-conundrum|15|TNTGOITRE|c1time=4.5|c1sol=TOTTERING|94|43|122}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{Dailymotion|x9z9a9s}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:8516}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:8516}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:03, 4 February 2026
Episode 8516 was broadcast on 14 May 2025, as part of Series 91.
Rachel Evans played Paul Littlewood, with Rachel Evans winning 94 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richie Anderson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 12, Evans was not asked to spell her word but since Rachel Riley displayed HANGER, this has been taken as her declaration rather than HANGAR.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rachel Evans | Score | Paul Littlewood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUPSOREMA | DUMPERS | 7 – 7 | DUMPERS | AROUSED*, DAMPERS*, POMADES, RADOMES*, REMUDAS*, SUPREMO | 7 |
| 2 | USOLIEGCT | outlies ☓ | 7 – 12 | LOUSE | EULOGIST | 15 |
| 3 | 25 75 10 7 1 7 → 243 | 243
10 × 25 − 7 |
17 – 22 | 243
10 × 25 − 7 |
|
25 |
| TTT | TURNEDNEW | It's not a body of water in the Lake District, but they put themselves through it. | UNDERWENT | |||
| 4 | OAMPEWAGT | POTAGE | 23 – 22 | ampage ☓ | TOWAGE* | 31 |
| 5 | NSLOEUPIM | SPLINE | 23 – 30 | EMULSION | SPLENIUM* | 39 |
| 6 | 25 10 3 8 1 7 → 185 | 185
7 × 25 + 10 |
33 – 30 | — |
|
49 |
| 7 | EOAWTNGOT | ATONE | 33 – 36 | GOTTEN | GENTOO, NOTATE*, OWNAGE*, TOWAGE* | 55 |
| 8 | IFCENOIGT | TOEING | 39 – 36 | tieing ☓ | FICTION, TIEFING* | 62 |
| 9 | 25 75 100 50 9 7 → 588 | 584
9 × 75 − 100 + 7 + 50 ÷ 25 |
46 – 43 | 584
7 × 75 + 50 + 9 |
RR: 588 = (75 + 9) × 7 |
72 |
| TTT | VENUSRAIL | The major film studio was all over the place. | UNIVERSAL | |||
| 10 | ENSIERTAZ | TRAINEES | 54 – 43 | TRAINS | RESINATE, STEARINE* | 80 |
| 11 | DIRENSUDI | INSURED | 61 – 43 | SUNDER | INSIDER, RUDDIES*, UNDRIED*, URIDINE* | 87 |
| 12 | AGPENAERH | HANGER | 67 – 43 | GRAPH | GRAPHENE | 95 |
| 13 | OFARELURC | CAREFUL | 74 – 43 | LOAFER | FARCEUR | 102 |
| 14 | 3 10 1 5 8 6 → 182 | 182
6 × 3 × 10 + 8 − 5 − 1 |
84 – 43 | 181 |
|
112 |
| 15 | TNTGOITRE | TOTTERING
(4.5 seconds) |
94 – 43 | 122 | ||
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
