Difference between revisions of "Episode 8807"
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{{Rounds-start|Sarah Sharkey|Mandi Cross}} | {{Rounds-start|Sarah Sharkey|Mandi Cross}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |FRHIAUETJ|hastier {{x}}|FATHER |HAUTER*, HEJIRA*, TREIFA*| 0|6 | 6}} | {{R-letters |1 |FRHIAUETJ|hastier {{x}}|FATHER |HAUTER*, HEJIRA*, TREIFA*| 0|6 | 6}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |LPGOAITKE|POLITE |POTAGE |PILOTAGE | + | {{R-letters |2 |LPGOAITKE|POLITE |POTAGE |GOATLIKE, PILOTAGE | 6|12 | 14}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|50|1|7|4|5| 986 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|50|1|7|4|5| 986 | ||
|987|sol1=4 × 5 × (50 − 1) + 7 | |987|sol1=4 × 5 × (50 − 1) + 7 | ||
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|13|12|24}} | |13|12|24}} | ||
{{R-TTT |IUSERAND|If I use {{w|South African rand|rand}} in {{w|South Africa}}, what did I use in Ancient {{w|Rome}}?|DENARIUS}} | {{R-TTT |IUSERAND|If I use {{w|South African rand|rand}} in {{w|South Africa}}, what did I use in Ancient {{w|Rome}}?|DENARIUS}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |4 |BNCOESIGH|boshing {{x}}|echoings {{x}}|CHIGOES*, COGNISE*, COSHING, ECHOING, SHOEING*| 13|12 | + | {{R-letters |4 |BNCOESIGH|boshing {{x}}|echoings {{x}}|CHIGOES*, COGNISE*, COSHING, ECHOING, SHOEING*| 13|12 | 31}} |
{{R-letters |5 |SNGAUAXNI|saunaing {{x}}|AXING |IGUANAS, INANGAS* | 13|17 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |SNGAUAXNI|saunaing {{x}}|AXING |IGUANAS, INANGAS* | 13|17 | 38}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|9|2|10|4| 275 | {{R-numbers |6 | 100|75|9|2|10|4| 275 | ||
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|605|sol1=50 × 10 + 25 + 75 + 5 | |605|sol1=50 × 10 + 25 + 75 + 5 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |rr=604|solrr= | + | |rr=604|solrr=(50 − 10) ÷ 5 × 75 + 100 ÷ 25 |
|38|34|74}} | |38|34|74}} | ||
{{R-TTT |WETYARNS|The serious demeanour of a reversing ship.|STERNWAY}} | {{R-TTT |WETYARNS|The serious demeanour of a reversing ship.|STERNWAY}} | ||
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{{R-letters |11|VRTAEOMEN|OVERATE |RENOVATE |AVERMENT* | 45|42 | 90}} | {{R-letters |11|VRTAEOMEN|OVERATE |RENOVATE |AVERMENT* | 45|42 | 90}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|RSVOERITU|turries {{x}}|VIRTUES |REOVIRUS*, ROUTIERS, SERVITOR*, VITREOUS*| 45|49 | 98}} | {{R-letters |12|RSVOERITU|turries {{x}}|VIRTUES |REOVIRUS*, ROUTIERS, SERVITOR*, VITREOUS*| 45|49 | 98}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |13|FDREIOPEN|prefined {{x}}|PONDER |DEFINER*, PIONEER, REFINED, REPINED*, RIPENED*| 45|55 |105}} | + | {{R-letters |13|FDREIOPEN|prefined {{x}}|PONDER |DEFINER*, PIONEER, REFINED*, REPINED*, RIPENED*| 45|55 |105}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 75|50|4|4|10|6| 677 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|50|4|4|10|6| 677 | ||
|677|sol1=(50 ÷ 10 + 4) × 75 + 6 − 4 | |677|sol1=(50 ÷ 10 + 4) × 75 + 6 − 4 | ||
Latest revision as of 11:06, 15 July 2026
Episode 8807 was broadcast on 9 July 2026, as part of Series 94.
Sarah Sharkey played Mandi Cross, with Sarah Sharkey winning 65 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alex Fletcher, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sarah Sharkey | Score | Mandi Cross | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRHIAUETJ | hastier ☓ | 0 – 6 | FATHER | HAUTER*, HEJIRA*, TREIFA* | 6 |
| 2 | LPGOAITKE | POLITE | 6 – 12 | POTAGE | GOATLIKE, PILOTAGE | 14 |
| 3 | 25 50 1 7 4 5 → 986 | 987
4 × 5 × (50 − 1) + 7 |
13 – 12 | — |
RR: 986 = (50 × 5 + 1) × 4 + 7 − 25 |
24 |
| TTT | IUSERAND | If I use rand in South Africa, what did I use in Ancient Rome? | DENARIUS | |||
| 4 | BNCOESIGH | boshing ☓ | 13 – 12 | echoings ☓ | CHIGOES*, COGNISE*, COSHING, ECHOING, SHOEING* | 31 |
| 5 | SNGAUAXNI | saunaing ☓ | 13 – 17 | AXING | IGUANAS, INANGAS* | 38 |
| 6 | 100 75 9 2 10 4 → 275 | 275
2 × 100 + 75 |
23 – 27 | 275
2 × 100 + 75 |
|
48 |
| 7 | PTNOIUCES | COUNTIES | 31 – 27 | POUNCES | PONCIEST*, POUTINES*, UNPOETIC | 56 |
| 8 | NSODSAITG | SADIST | 31 – 34 | DOSSING | AGONISTS* | 64 |
| 9 | 100 50 25 75 5 10 → 604 | 605
50 × 10 + 25 + 75 + 5 |
38 – 34 | — |
RR: 604 = (50 − 10) ÷ 5 × 75 + 100 ÷ 25 |
74 |
| TTT | WETYARNS | The serious demeanour of a reversing ship. | STERNWAY | |||
| 10 | LWMOUDENT | MOUNTED | 45 – 34 | moulten ☓ | MELTDOWN* | 82 |
| 11 | VRTAEOMEN | OVERATE | 45 – 42 | RENOVATE | AVERMENT* | 90 |
| 12 | RSVOERITU | turries ☓ | 45 – 49 | VIRTUES | REOVIRUS*, ROUTIERS, SERVITOR*, VITREOUS* | 98 |
| 13 | FDREIOPEN | prefined ☓ | 45 – 55 | PONDER | DEFINER*, PIONEER, REFINED*, REPINED*, RIPENED* | 105 |
| 14 | 75 50 4 4 10 6 → 677 | 677
(50 ÷ 10 + 4) × 75 + 6 − 4 |
55 – 55 | — |
|
115 |
| 15 | NIGHTRAGE | GATHERING
(2.75 seconds) |
65 – 55 | 125 | ||
