Episode 8743
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Episode 8743 was broadcast on 10 April 2026, as part of Series 93.
Ian Kinsella played Ethan Price, with Ian Kinsella winning 91 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Levi Roots, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Kinsella | Score | Ethan Price | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LRHOAUTES | LOATHERS | 8 – 0 | SHOUTER | RATHOLES | 8 |
| 2 | LSCAOSIEL | SOCIALS | 15 – 0 | CASES | LOCALISES | 26 |
| 3 | 50 9 7 9 8 5 → 279 | 279
(50 + 8) × 5 − (9 − 7) − 9 |
25 – 0 | 278 |
|
36 |
| TTT | INTERNGO | This eight has two 'N's but the answer could be seven with one 'N'. | NITROGEN | |||
| 4 | KMGAOAPTI | PATIO | 30 – 0 | GOAT | KATIPO*, OAKTAG*, OPTIMA | 42 |
| 5 | NRXOAENPU | NEURON | 36 – 0 | repan ☓ | NAPROXEN | 50 |
| 6 | 75 3 10 8 2 6 → 900 | 900
(10 + 2) x 75 |
46 – 10 | 900
6 x 2 x 75 |
|
60 |
| 7 | TCNIOEGWN | TOWNIE | 52 – 10 | COIN | WONTING* | 67 |
| 8 | OIVSNEART | NOTARISE | 60 – 10 | TRAINS | AVERSION*, INVESTOR, NOTARIES*, VENATORS*, VOTARIES* | 75 |
| 9 | 25 9 5 8 4 7 → 175 | 283 | 60 – 20 | 281
(4 + 7) × 25 + 5 + 9 − 8 |
|
85 |
| TTT | SUMORIOT | Mr. Henman was really edgy before the big final. | TIMOROUS | |||
| 10 | DBEADLIAC | CABLE | 60 – 26 | BAILED | ALIDADE*, DECADAL* | 92 |
| 11 | RSNIUOTUA | RAINOUTS | 68 – 26 | STRAIN | 100 | |
| 12 | EOIPDGASE | POISED | 74 – 32 | GASPED | ADIPOSE, APOGEES*, EPISODE | 107 |
| 13 | FWTOEUNLE | OUTFLEW | 81 – 32 | GASPED | TOLUENE | 114 |
| 14 | 50 100 6 7 2 4 → 175 | 421
100 × 4 + (6 ÷ 2) × 7 |
91 – 32 | 419 |
|
124 |
| 15 | SOEXCITED | 91 – 32 | ☓ toxicides
(21.9 seconds) |
COEXISTED | 134 | |