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[[Sarah Sharkey]] played [[Nigel Fryer]], with Sarah Sharkey winning {{score|81|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alex Fletcher]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Sarah Sharkey]] played [[Nigel Fryer]], with Sarah Sharkey winning {{score|81|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alex Fletcher]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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{{R-letters |8 |WNGLEUAOS|ANGLES |WANGLES |GUNWALES | 36|35 | 66}} | {{R-letters |8 |WNGLEUAOS|ANGLES |WANGLES |GUNWALES | 36|35 | 66}} | ||
{{R-numbers |9 | 50|100|3|5|4|2| 131 | {{R-numbers |9 | 50|100|3|5|4|2| 131 | ||
| − | |131|sol1=100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − 3 | + | |131|sol1=100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − (3 − 2)) |
| − | |131|sol2=100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − 3 | + | |131|sol2=100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − (3 − 2)) |
|46|45|76}} | |46|45|76}} | ||
{{R-TTT |PINECURD|How much is that doggy in the window? I've no idea.|UNPRICED}} | {{R-TTT |PINECURD|How much is that doggy in the window? I've no idea.|UNPRICED}} | ||
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|191|sol1=100 + 75 + 25 − 9 | |191|sol1=100 + 75 + 25 − 9 | ||
|191|sol2=100 + 75 + 25 − 9 | |191|sol2=100 + 75 + 25 − 9 | ||
| − | |rr=192|solrr=( | + | |rr=192|solrr=(25 − 9) × 100 × 9 ÷ 75 |
|81|59|117}} | |81|59|117}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|SUSANFLEW|sol=AWFULNESS|81|59|127}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SUSANFLEW|sol=AWFULNESS|81|59|127}} | ||
Latest revision as of 10:56, 15 July 2026
Episode 8805 was broadcast on 7 July 2026, as part of Series 94.
Sarah Sharkey played Nigel Fryer, with Sarah Sharkey winning 81 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alex Fletcher, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Fryer was timed out in Round 3 after taking too long to give a declaration.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sarah Sharkey | Score | Nigel Fryer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRNIEATUB | FAINTER | 7 – 0 | RETAIN | URBANITE* | 8 |
| 2 | SCLSAOERA | CLOSERS | 14 – 0 | SCORES | ESCOLARS, LACROSSE* | 16 |
| 3 | 25 50 5 6 3 8 → 787 | 780 ☓ | 14 – 0 | — |
RR: 787 = (25 − 6 − 3) × 50 − 8 − 5 |
26 |
| TTT | BAGSORUN | There's a bag, so run. | OSNABURG | |||
| 4 | GMTIEUDIA | TAMED | 14 – 6 | IMAGED | IDEATUM* | 33 |
| 5 | TNPOAEKLI | POLITE | 20 – 12 | PLANET | ELATION, OPALINE*, PANTILE*, POLENTA, TOENAIL* | 40 |
| 6 | 50 5 9 6 7 3 → 429 | 429
50 × 9 − 7 × 3 |
30 – 22 | 429
50 × 9 − 7 × 3 |
|
50 |
| 7 | GTXEOIDON | DOTING | 36 – 28 | DOTING | DETOXING | 58 |
| 8 | WNGLEUAOS | ANGLES | 36 – 35 | WANGLES | GUNWALES | 66 |
| 9 | 50 100 3 5 4 2 → 131 | 131
100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − (3 − 2)) |
46 – 45 | 131
100 + 50 − (5 × 4 − (3 − 2)) |
|
76 |
| TTT | PINECURD | How much is that doggy in the window? I've no idea. | UNPRICED | |||
| 10 | MEPASRHOD | HAMPERS | 53 – 52 | PHRASED | MOPHEADS, RHAPSODE | 84 |
| 11 | JNTUEIOLR | OUTLINER | 61 – 52 | JOINTER | JOINTURE* | 92 |
| 12 | FRMTIEOIN | MINTER | 67 – 52 | FINER | FERMION, INTERIM*, MINTIER*, NIFTIER*, TERMINI* | 99 |
| 13 | DCSAIERAT | RACIEST | 74 – 52 | satired ☓ | CADASTRE*, RADIATES | 107 |
| 14 | 25 100 50 75 9 9 → 192 | 191
100 + 75 + 25 − 9 |
81 – 59 | 191
100 + 75 + 25 − 9 |
RR: 192 = (25 − 9) × 100 × 9 ÷ 75 |
117 |
| 15 | SUSANFLEW | 81 – 59 | AWFULNESS | 127 | ||
