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{{R-letters |2 |MESANHEIL|MEALIES |HEMLINES | | 8|8 | 16}} | {{R-letters |2 |MESANHEIL|MEALIES |HEMLINES | | 8|8 | 16}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|5|4|6|1|9| 558 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|5|4|6|1|9| 558 | ||
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|555 {{x}} | |555 {{x}} | ||
|rr=558|solrr=(75 − 5 x 4 + 6 + 1) x 9 | |rr=558|solrr=(75 − 5 x 4 + 6 + 1) x 9 | ||
|8|8|26}} | |8|8|26}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |HALTWONKA|Don't stop {{w|Willy Wonka|Willy}}; he's going the distance for charity.|WALKATHON}} | + | {{R-TTT |HALTWONKA|Don't stop {{w|Willy Wonka|Willy}} — he's going the distance for charity.|WALKATHON}} |
{{R-letters |4 |VENIPAERL|PRALINE |PRALINE |PERINEAL, REPLEVIN* | 15|15 | 34}} | {{R-letters |4 |VENIPAERL|PRALINE |PRALINE |PERINEAL, REPLEVIN* | 15|15 | 34}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |TRIENODBA|BRAINED |BANDIER |BARITONE, DEBONAIR*, DERATION*, DIBORANE*, OBTAINED, OBTAINER*, ORDINATE*, RATIONED*| 22|22 | 42}} | {{R-letters |5 |TRIENODBA|BRAINED |BANDIER |BARITONE, DEBONAIR*, DERATION*, DIBORANE*, OBTAINED, OBTAINER*, ORDINATE*, RATIONED*| 22|22 | 42}} | ||
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{{R-letters |11|RMOALIGEN|MALINGER |gloaming {{x}}|GERANIOL*, GERMINAL*, MALIGNER, REGIONAL*| 70|62 | 92}} | {{R-letters |11|RMOALIGEN|MALINGER |gloaming {{x}}|GERANIOL*, GERMINAL*, MALIGNER, REGIONAL*| 70|62 | 92}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|SUNABIUCG|ABUSING |ABUSING |CAUSING*, INCUBUS*, SAUCING| 77|69 | 99}} | {{R-letters |12|SUNABIUCG|ABUSING |ABUSING |CAUSING*, INCUBUS*, SAUCING| 77|69 | 99}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |13|WFAOMIRET|FORMATE |waftier {{x}}|FOAMIER, WARTIME*| 84|69 |106}} | + | {{R-letters |13|WFAOMIRET|FORMATE |waftier {{x}}|FOAMIER, WARTIME* | 84|69 |106}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 6|8|2|7|4|4| 381 | {{R-numbers |14| 6|8|2|7|4|4| 381 | ||
| − | |380|sol1=(7 | + | |380|sol1=(6 x 7 − 4) x (8 + 2) |
| − | |380|sol2=(7 | + | |380|sol2=(6 x 7 − 4) x (8 + 2) |
|rr=381|solrr=2 x 4 x 6 x 8 − (7 − 4) | |rr=381|solrr=2 x 4 x 6 x 8 − (7 − 4) | ||
|91|76|116}} | |91|76|116}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|SUGARLOOM|c1time=2. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|SUGARLOOM|c1time=2.25|c1sol=GLAMOROUS|101|76|126}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 12:33, 8 February 2026
Episode 8690 was broadcast on 27 January 2026, as part of Series 93.
Nigel Marchington played Peter Coleing, with Nigel Marchington winning 101 – 76. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom Read Wilson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nigel Marchington | Score | Peter Coleing | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRUETOCIP | PICTURES | 8 – 0 | ROPIEST | CREPITUS*, OUTCRIES, PRECIOUS* | 8 |
| 2 | MESANHEIL | MEALIES | 8 – 8 | HEMLINES | 16 | |
| 3 | 75 5 4 6 1 9 → 558 | — | 8 – 8 | 555 ☓ |
RR: 558 = (75 − 5 x 4 + 6 + 1) x 9 |
26 |
| TTT | HALTWONKA | Don't stop Willy — he's going the distance for charity. | WALKATHON | |||
| 4 | VENIPAERL | PRALINE | 15 – 15 | PRALINE | PERINEAL, REPLEVIN* | 34 |
| 5 | TRIENODBA | BRAINED | 22 – 22 | BANDIER | BARITONE, DEBONAIR*, DERATION*, DIBORANE*, OBTAINED, OBTAINER*, ORDINATE*, RATIONED* | 42 |
| 6 | 100 6 4 9 5 10 → 190 | 190
100 + 9 x 10 |
32 – 32 | 190
9 x 10 + 100 |
|
52 |
| 7 | TGEIROSHA | GORIEST | 39 – 39 | GHOSTER | HOARIEST, SHORTAGE | 60 |
| 8 | LOSEGIUZD | LODGES | 45 – 45 | GUIDES | DOGIES*, GLIDES*, GLOZED, GLOZES*, GUIDOS*, GUILDS*, LOUSED, OLDIES, OUZELS*, SILOED*, SLUDGE*, SOILED*, SOULED* | 66 |
| 9 | 100 5 6 8 7 4 → 102 | 102
8 − 6 + 100 |
55 – 55 | 102
8 − 6 + 100 |
|
76 |
| TTT | INTERRAIL | Thousands of lines across Europe, but this only has three. | TRILINEAR | |||
| 10 | NESIWOENP | PEONIES | 62 – 62 | PENNIES | PENSIONE | 84 |
| 11 | RMOALIGEN | MALINGER | 70 – 62 | gloaming ☓ | GERANIOL*, GERMINAL*, MALIGNER, REGIONAL* | 92 |
| 12 | SUNABIUCG | ABUSING | 77 – 69 | ABUSING | CAUSING*, INCUBUS*, SAUCING | 99 |
| 13 | WFAOMIRET | FORMATE | 84 – 69 | waftier ☓ | FOAMIER, WARTIME* | 106 |
| 14 | 6 8 2 7 4 4 → 381 | 380
(6 x 7 − 4) x (8 + 2) |
91 – 76 | 380
(6 x 7 − 4) x (8 + 2) |
RR: 381 = 2 x 4 x 6 x 8 − (7 − 4) |
116 |
| 15 | SUGARLOOM | GLAMOROUS
(2.25 seconds) |
101 – 76 | 126 | ||
