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[[Robbie Hart]] played [[Dudley Fauchon-Jones]], with Robbie Hart winning {{score|96|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Mike Bubbins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Robbie Hart]] played [[Dudley Fauchon-Jones]], with Robbie Hart winning {{score|96|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Mike Bubbins]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |3 | 75|7|1|7|6|9| 271 | {{R-numbers |3 | 75|7|1|7|6|9| 271 | ||
|273|sol1=(9 − 6) × 75 + 7 × 7 − 1 | |273|sol1=(9 − 6) × 75 + 7 × 7 − 1 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=271|solrr=(9 − 6) × (75 − 1) + 7 × 7 | |rr=271|solrr=(9 − 6) × (75 − 1) + 7 × 7 | ||
|22|15|25}} | |22|15|25}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |PASTEIGHT|It's past eight-o-clock; let's put a Western on and have something to eat.|SPAGHETTI}} | + | {{R-TTT |PASTEIGHT|It's past eight-o-clock — let's put a Western on and have something to eat.|SPAGHETTI}} |
{{R-letters |4 |LTMRAIESN|TRAMLINES|TRAMLINES|TERMINALS* | 40|33 | 43}} | {{R-letters |4 |LTMRAIESN|TRAMLINES|TRAMLINES|TERMINALS* | 40|33 | 43}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |CROTAOGAN|CARTOON |TANGO |OCTAGON | 47|33 | 50}} | {{R-letters |5 |CROTAOGAN|CARTOON |TANGO |OCTAGON | 47|33 | 50}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|7|2|1|2| 219 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|25|7|2|1|2| 219 | ||
| − | |219|sol1=2 × 100 + 25 − 7 | + | |219|sol1=2 × 100 + 25 − (7 − 1) |
| − | |219|sol2=2 × 100 + 25 − 7 | + | |219|sol2=2 × 100 + 25 − (7 − 1) |
|57|43|60}} | |57|43|60}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |MTOSENIEW|NEWEST |MOISTEN |MONETISE, SEMITONE | 57|50 | 68}} | {{R-letters |7 |MTOSENIEW|NEWEST |MOISTEN |MONETISE, SEMITONE | 57|50 | 68}} | ||
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{{R-TTT |CUTERROOF|Two couples go on a date to the petrol station.|FORECOURT}} | {{R-TTT |CUTERROOF|Two couples go on a date to the petrol station.|FORECOURT}} | ||
{{R-letters |10|RKLMOAOGE|MOORAGE |GLOOM |LEGROOM* | 80|60 | 92}} | {{R-letters |10|RKLMOAOGE|MOORAGE |GLOOM |LEGROOM* | 80|60 | 92}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|SJUNAEDOR|REASON | | + | {{R-letters |11|SJUNAEDOR|REASON |{{misdeclared|adjourned|8}}|ADJOURNS | 86|60 |100}} |
{{R-letters |12|NTPSUIEFP|pinups {{x}}|PUNTS |PUNIEST, PUNTIES*, SNIPPET| 86|65 |107}} | {{R-letters |12|NTPSUIEFP|pinups {{x}}|PUNTS |PUNIEST, PUNTIES*, SNIPPET| 86|65 |107}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|NDOLAIROL|INROAD |ORDINAL |DOORNAIL* | 86|72 |115}} | {{R-letters |13|NDOLAIROL|INROAD |ORDINAL |DOORNAIL* | 86|72 |115}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 4|7|5|5|3|1| 790 | {{R-numbers |14| 4|7|5|5|3|1| 790 | ||
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| − | | | + | |— |
|rr=791|solrr=((5 × 5 + 3) × 4 + 1) × 7 | |rr=791|solrr=((5 × 5 + 3) × 4 + 1) × 7 | ||
|86|72|122}} | |86|72|122}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|DREAMKART|c2time= | + | {{R-conundrum|15|DREAMKART|c1time=26|c1sol=TRADEMARK|c2time=24.75|c2sol=treadmark {{x}}|96|72|132}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 20:10, 16 April 2026
Episode 8738 was broadcast on 3 April 2026, as part of Series 93.
Robbie Hart played Dudley Fauchon-Jones, with Robbie Hart winning 96 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mike Bubbins, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Robbie Hart | Score | Dudley Fauchon-Jones | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCEDAISEH | HEADIEST | 8 – 8 | HEADIEST | DETACHES, HEADTIES* | 8 |
| 2 | RTBTIUEYN | NUTTIER | 15 – 15 | TURBINE | BITTERN*, BUTTERY, BUTYRIN*, TENUITY*, TRIBUNE*, TRIBUTE | 15 |
| 3 | 75 7 1 7 6 9 → 271 | 273
(9 − 6) × 75 + 7 × 7 − 1 |
22 – 15 | — |
RR: 271 = (9 − 6) × (75 − 1) + 7 × 7 |
25 |
| TTT | PASTEIGHT | It's past eight-o-clock — let's put a Western on and have something to eat. | SPAGHETTI | |||
| 4 | LTMRAIESN | TRAMLINES | 40 – 33 | TRAMLINES | TERMINALS* | 43 |
| 5 | CROTAOGAN | CARTOON | 47 – 33 | TANGO | OCTAGON | 50 |
| 6 | 100 25 7 2 1 2 → 219 | 219
2 × 100 + 25 − (7 − 1) |
57 – 43 | 219
2 × 100 + 25 − (7 − 1) |
|
60 |
| 7 | MTOSENIEW | NEWEST | 57 – 50 | MOISTEN | MONETISE, SEMITONE | 68 |
| 8 | SQNLAIUSC | SNAILS | 63 – 50 | scaline ☓ | UNCIALS* | 75 |
| 9 | 50 6 8 3 10 1 → 532 | 532
50 × 10 + (3 + 1) × 8 |
73 – 60 | 532
(50 + 3) × 10 + 8 − 6 |
|
85 |
| TTT | CUTERROOF | Two couples go on a date to the petrol station. | FORECOURT | |||
| 10 | RKLMOAOGE | MOORAGE | 80 – 60 | GLOOM | LEGROOM* | 92 |
| 11 | SJUNAEDOR | REASON | 86 – 60 | adjourned ☓8 | ADJOURNS | 100 |
| 12 | NTPSUIEFP | pinups ☓ | 86 – 65 | PUNTS | PUNIEST, PUNTIES*, SNIPPET | 107 |
| 13 | NDOLAIROL | INROAD | 86 – 72 | ORDINAL | DOORNAIL* | 115 |
| 14 | 4 7 5 5 3 1 → 790 | — | 86 – 72 | — |
RR: 791 = ((5 × 5 + 3) × 4 + 1) × 7 |
122 |
| 15 | DREAMKART | TRADEMARK
(26 seconds) |
96 – 72 | treadmark ☓
(24.75 seconds) |
132 | |
