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{{episode|previous=Episode 8022|next=Episode 8024}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 8022|next=Episode 8024}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 8023''' was broadcast on 23 May 2023 as part of [[Series 87]]. | + | '''Episode 8023''' was broadcast on 23 May 2023, as part of [[Series 87]]. |
| − | [[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Martin Peirce]], with Ronan Higginson winning 135 | + | [[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Martin Peirce]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|135|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Vick Hope]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
This game had a few notable highlights: | This game had a few notable highlights: | ||
| − | * Higginson's performance was a [[max game]] — the thirteenth in the history of ''Countdown'', the second in a heat game in the [[15 round format (new)|new 15-round format]], and the second time a | + | * Higginson's performance was a [[max game]] — the thirteenth in the history of ''[[Countdown]]'', the second in a heat game in the [[15 round format (new)|new 15-round format]], and the second time a max game had occurred within a year. |
| − | * This was the third time a max has ever been achieved in a preliminary game in the 15-round format; the first being [[Kirk Bevins]]' one back | + | * This was the third time a max has ever been achieved in a preliminary game in the [[15 round format|15-round format]]; the first being [[Kirk Bevins]]' one back on [[Episode 4770|4 March 2009]], and the second being [[Tom Stevenson]]'s on [[Episode 7860|29 September 2022]]. |
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| + | NOTE: Peirce was not asked to spell his word in Round 2; therefore, he may have intended {{word|MOTES}} rather than {{word|MOATS}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|292|sol2=75 × 4 − 8 | |292|sol2=75 × 4 − 8 | ||
|35|10|35}} | |35|10|35}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CATINMICE|Tom and Jerry both had a long career in this industry.|CINEMATIC}} | + | {{R-TTT |CATINMICE|{{w|Tom Cat|Tom}} and {{w|Jerry Mouse|Jerry}} both had a long career in this industry.|CINEMATIC}} |
{{R-letters |4 |CUARSITOE|OUTRAISE |RACIEST |ACOURIES*, CITREOUS*, OUTCRIES*, OUTRACES*, SURICATE| 43|10 | 43}} | {{R-letters |4 |CUARSITOE|OUTRAISE |RACIEST |ACOURIES*, CITREOUS*, OUTCRIES*, OUTRACES*, SURICATE| 43|10 | 43}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |LTXUIEIRN|INUTILE |UNTIL |NITRILE | 50|10 | 50}} | {{R-letters |5 |LTXUIEIRN|INUTILE |UNTIL |NITRILE | 50|10 | 50}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 50|100|75|25|9|6| 450 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|100|75|25|9|6| 450 | ||
|450|sol1=50 × 9 | |450|sol1=50 × 9 | ||
| − | |450|sol2=6 × 100 | + | |450|sol2=6 × 100 − 75 − 25 − 50 |
|125|27|125}} | |125|27|125}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|OILISCAMS|c1time=1.5|c1sol=SOCIALISM|135|27|135}} | {{R-conundrum|15|OILISCAMS|c1time=1.5|c1sol=SOCIALISM|135|27|135}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Vick Hope as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Vick Hope as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Scores over 125]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Maximum-scoring games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:15-round scores under 30]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Wins by over 100]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:04, 14 June 2023
Episode 8023 was broadcast on 23 May 2023, as part of Series 87.
Ronan Higginson played Martin Peirce, with Ronan Higginson winning 135 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vick Hope, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This game had a few notable highlights:
- Higginson's performance was a max game — the thirteenth in the history of Countdown, the second in a heat game in the new 15-round format, and the second time a max game had occurred within a year.
- This was the third time a max has ever been achieved in a preliminary game in the 15-round format; the first being Kirk Bevins' one back on 4 March 2009, and the second being Tom Stevenson's on 29 September 2022.
NOTE: Peirce was not asked to spell his word in Round 2; therefore, he may have intended MOTES rather than MOATS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ronan Higginson | Score | Martin Peirce | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNRAOEATI | ARAGONITE | 18 – 0 | TEARING | 18 | |
| 2 | MOASJEWTI | ATOMISE | 25 – 0 | MOATS | AMOSITE*, ATOMIES*, OSMIATE* | 25 |
| 3 | 75 2 4 8 1 10 → 292 | 292
75 × 4 − 8 |
35 – 10 | 292
75 × 4 − 8 |
|
35 |
| TTT | CATINMICE | Tom and Jerry both had a long career in this industry. | CINEMATIC | |||
| 4 | CUARSITOE | OUTRAISE | 43 – 10 | RACIEST | ACOURIES*, CITREOUS*, OUTCRIES*, OUTRACES*, SURICATE | 43 |
| 5 | LTXUIEIRN | INUTILE | 50 – 10 | UNTIL | NITRILE | 50 |
| 6 | 100 25 75 50 7 5 → 385 | 385
(50 + 5) × 7 |
60 – 10 | 385 ☓ |
|
60 |
| 7 | STMEAIESH | STEAMIES | 68 – 10 | mashiest ☓ | ESTHESIA*, MAESHIES*, MATHESES*, MATHESIS*, SEAMIEST* | 68 |
| 8 | POANLEHOG | HALOGEN | 75 – 10 | ANGLE | POLONGA* | 75 |
| 9 | 75 5 10 4 8 10 → 855 | 855
(75 + 10) × 10 + 5 |
85 – 10 | — |
|
85 |
| TTT | GREETSHIS | He greets his tour guide and gets ready for a day out. | SIGHTSEER | |||
| 10 | RIEPYSATG | GRAPIEST | 93 – 10 | PASTIER | ASPERITY* | 93 |
| 11 | STVEAUADE | SAUTEED | 100 – 10 | DUVETS | 100 | |
| 12 | NIOGNREMF | FORMING | 107 – 17 | FORMING | FERMION, FOREIGN*, FROGMEN, INFERNO*, MORNING*, NEGRONI*, NERFING*, NORMING* | 107 |
| 13 | RSNIEUERB | REINSURE | 115 – 17 | BURNERS | BRUERIES*, REBURIES*, RUBRENES* | 115 |
| 14 | 50 100 75 25 9 6 → 450 | 450
50 × 9 |
125 – 27 | 450
6 × 100 − 75 − 25 − 50 |
|
125 |
| 15 | OILISCAMS | SOCIALISM
(1.5 seconds) |
135 – 27 | 135 | ||
