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| + | [[File:New Conundrum Lighting.png|thumb|right|The debut of the word [[conundrum]] projected onto the studio floor.]] | ||
'''Episode 8824''' was broadcast on 3 August 2026, as part of [[Series 94]]. | '''Episode 8824''' was broadcast on 3 August 2026, as part of [[Series 94]]. | ||
[[Andy Forsyth]] played [[Graeme Lawrence]], with Andy Forsyth winning {{score|77|74}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ade Adepitan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Andy Forsyth]] played [[Graeme Lawrence]], with Andy Forsyth winning {{score|77|74}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ade Adepitan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | Starting | + | Starting from this episode, during the [[conundrum]] round, the floor of the studio will now have the word {{word|CONUNDRUM}} projected onto it. [[Teatime Teaser]]s were also reverted back to nine [[letters]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |9 | 75|9|7|4|6|2| 420 | {{R-numbers |9 | 75|9|7|4|6|2| 420 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |420|sol2=(75 − 9 | + | |420|sol2=(75 − (9 − 4)) × 6 |
|40|53|96}} | |40|53|96}} | ||
{{R-TTT |STORMUNIT|Double 19, and you'll be in your element.|STRONTIUM}} | {{R-TTT |STORMUNIT|Double 19, and you'll be in your element.|STRONTIUM}} | ||
Revision as of 16:55, 16 August 2026
The debut of the word conundrum projected onto the studio floor.
Episode 8824 was broadcast on 3 August 2026, as part of Series 94.
Andy Forsyth played Graeme Lawrence, with Andy Forsyth winning 77 – 74. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ade Adepitan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Starting from this episode, during the conundrum round, the floor of the studio will now have the word CONUNDRUM projected onto it. Teatime Teasers were also reverted back to nine letters.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Forsyth | Score | Graeme Lawrence | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPARENLDO | PEDALOS | 7 – 7 | PLANERS | LADRONES*, LEOPARDS*, OPERANDS*, PADRONES, PERSONAL, PRELOADS*, PSORALEN*, SOLANDER*, SPANDREL* | 8 |
| 2 | TSLEIEHCT | ITCHES | 13 – 13 | SETTLE | TESTICLE* | 16 |
| 3 | 25 75 7 1 7 6 → 363 | 365 ☓ | 13 – 13 | 362 ☓ |
RR: 363 = (75 − 25) × 7 + 7 + 6 |
26 |
| TTT | ADOPTBEES | If you spot this, you already know what you could've won. | SPEEDBOAT | |||
| 4 | RLIOAMHDE | HAILED | 19 – 19 | LOADER | ARMHOLE*, DARIOLE*, EARLDOM, HEDARIM*, HEIRDOM, HEMIOLA*, LOAMIER* | 33 |
| 5 | XUENGMITE | MEETING | 26 – 26 | MEETING | EXIGENT*, TEEMING | 40 |
| 6 | 25 8 7 7 4 6 → 376 | — | 26 – 36 | 376
(8 + 7) × 75 + 7 − 6 |
|
50 |
| 7 | BNROEGADS | BANGERS | 33 – 43 | ORANGES | BONDAGERS | 68 |
| 8 | FRCTOEINU | COUNTER | 40 – 43 | CORNET | CONFITURE | 86 |
| 9 | 75 9 7 4 6 2 → 420 | — | 40 – 53 | 420
(75 − (9 − 4)) × 6 |
|
96 |
| TTT | STORMUNIT | Double 19, and you'll be in your element. | STRONTIUM | |||
| 10 | KTFRAOEST | TOASTER | 47 – 60 | TOASTER | FORSAKE, ROTATES* | 103 |
| 11 | CSNOEGUVL | LOUNGES | 54 – 60 | ungloves ☓ | CONVULSE | 111 |
| 12 | MJRTEIENA | RETAIN | 54 – 67 | MEATIER | EMERITA*, EMIRATE*, MATINEE*, MERANTI*, MINARET, RAIMENT*, RETINAE*, TRAINEE* | 118 |
| 13 | WUESGTUOR | GROUTS | 60 – 67 | guster ☓ | OUTGREW, ROGUEST*, ROUGETS* | 125 |
| 14 | 75 6 9 10 4 2 → 918 | 919
6 × 2 × 75 + 9 + 10 |
67 – 74 | 919
(10 + 2) × 75 + 9 + 6 + 4 |
RR: 918 = (75 × 6 + 9) × 2 |
135 |
| 15 | HOLLOWRIP | WHIRLPOOL
(13.5 seconds) |
77 – 74 | 145 | ||
