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{{R-letters |2 |NSATIQORA|RATIONS |RATIONS |ARONIAS*, ARTISAN, QINTARS*, TARIQAS*, TSARINA| 7|14 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |NSATIQORA|RATIONS |RATIONS |ARONIAS*, ARTISAN, QINTARS*, TARIQAS*, TSARINA| 7|14 | 14}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 75|4|6|2|4|7| 203 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|4|6|2|4|7| 203 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |202|sol2= | + | |202|sol2=6 ÷ 2 × 25 − 4 × 4 − 7 |
|rr=203|solrr=(6 + 2) × 4 × 4 + 75 | |rr=203|solrr=(6 + 2) × 4 × 4 + 75 | ||
|7|21|24}} | |7|21|24}} | ||
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{{R-letters |5 |HTPUAEDSI|DISPUTE |UPDATES |DUSTHEAP*, PITHEADS | 20|28 | 39}} | {{R-letters |5 |HTPUAEDSI|DISPUTE |UPDATES |DUSTHEAP*, PITHEADS | 20|28 | 39}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 75|100|50|2|6|9| 449 | {{R-numbers |6 | 75|100|50|2|6|9| 449 | ||
| − | |449|sol1=6 × 75 − | + | |449|sol1=6 × 75 − 100 ÷ 50 ÷ 2 |
|450 | |450 | ||
|30|28|49}} | |30|28|49}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 100|2|4|6|7|6| 673 | {{R-numbers |9 | 100|2|4|6|7|6| 673 | ||
|676 | |676 | ||
| − | |673|sol2=(100 − 4) × 7 + | + | |673|sol2=(100 − 4) × 7 + 6 ÷ 6 |
|38|45|74}} | |38|45|74}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |SEEDCROPS|Forget about the heat; this sort of cheese refuses to melt.|PROCESSED}} | + | {{R-TTT |SEEDCROPS|Forget about the heat — this sort of cheese refuses to melt.|PROCESSED}} |
{{R-letters |10|VREUPLIDE|DELIVER |PRELUDE |DEPRIVE*, PUERILE, RELIVED*, REPLIED*, REVILED*, VELURED*| 45|52 | 81}} | {{R-letters |10|VREUPLIDE|DELIVER |PRELUDE |DEPRIVE*, PUERILE, RELIVED*, REPLIED*, REVILED*, VELURED*| 45|52 | 81}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|NCMOUOTSE|OUTCOMES |OUTCOMES | | 53|60 | 89}} | {{R-letters |11|NCMOUOTSE|OUTCOMES |OUTCOMES | | 53|60 | 89}} | ||
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|177 | |177 | ||
|69|73|113}} | |69|73|113}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|NOSYCHIMP|c1time=28.75|c1sol={{x}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|NOSYCHIMP|c1time=28.75|c1sol=psychomin {{x}}|sol=SYMPHONIC|69|73|123}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:25, 6 April 2026
Episode 8732 was broadcast on 26 March 2026, as part of Series 93.
Wayne Tritton played David Bateman, with David Bateman winning 73 – 69. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jon Kay, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wayne Tritton | Score | David Bateman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPCRUEAEL | REPEAL | 0 – 7 | REPLACE | EARPLUG, GRAUPEL*, LEAGUER*, PERCALE*, PLEURAE* | 7 |
| 2 | NSATIQORA | RATIONS | 7 – 14 | RATIONS | ARONIAS*, ARTISAN, QINTARS*, TARIQAS*, TSARINA | 14 |
| 3 | 75 4 6 2 4 7 → 203 | — | 7 – 21 | 202
6 ÷ 2 × 25 − 4 × 4 − 7 |
RR: 203 = (6 + 2) × 4 × 4 + 75 |
24 |
| TTT | WEDLESTER | So hot outside, even the cheese started to melt. | SWELTERED | |||
| 4 | LGISBEOWS | GLOBES | 13 – 21 | gables ☓ | BLOWIES*, BOWSIES*, GWEILOS*, OBLIGES, WEBLOGS*, WIGLESS* | 31 |
| 5 | HTPUAEDSI | DISPUTE | 20 – 28 | UPDATES | DUSTHEAP*, PITHEADS | 39 |
| 6 | 75 100 50 2 6 9 → 449 | 449
6 × 75 − 100 ÷ 50 ÷ 2 |
30 – 28 | 450 |
|
49 |
| 7 | NKLRAIETS | LANKIEST | 38 – 28 | TINKLES | ENTRAILS*, LATRINES, NARKIEST, RATLINES*, REINSTAL*, STALKIER*, STARLIKE*, TRENAILS* | 57 |
| 8 | MNORECINA | MINCER | 38 – 35 | ROMANCE | CANNIER*, CARMINE*, CERIMAN*, ENCOMIA*, INCOMER, MOANIER*, MORAINE*, ROMAINE* | 64 |
| 9 | 100 2 4 6 7 6 → 673 | 676 | 38 – 45 | 673
(100 − 4) × 7 + 6 ÷ 6 |
|
74 |
| TTT | SEEDCROPS | Forget about the heat — this sort of cheese refuses to melt. | PROCESSED | |||
| 10 | VREUPLIDE | DELIVER | 45 – 52 | PRELUDE | DEPRIVE*, PUERILE, RELIVED*, REPLIED*, REVILED*, VELURED* | 81 |
| 11 | NCMOUOTSE | OUTCOMES | 53 – 60 | OUTCOMES | 89 | |
| 12 | MGIATFORA | FORMAT | 59 – 66 | FORMAT | TAMARI* | 95 |
| 13 | NPDEOENTO | POOTED | 59 – 73 | PENTODE | DEPONENT | 103 |
| 14 | 50 2 10 9 1 7 → 176 | 176
(2 + 1) × 50 + 10 + 9 + 7 |
69 – 73 | 177 |
|
113 |
| 15 | NOSYCHIMP | psychomin ☓
(28.75 seconds) |
69 – 73 | SYMPHONIC | 123 | |
