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[[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Cillian McMulkin]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|150|83}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Maggie Aderin-Pocock]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ronan Higginson]] played [[Cillian McMulkin]], with Ronan Higginson winning {{score|150|83}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Maggie Aderin-Pocock]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | Higginson's 150 points was the highest score ever achieved in a regular [[series winners|series]] grand final (beating [[Zarte Siempre]] with [[Episode 6853|128]]), the highest in any match in the finals stage of a regular series (beating [[ | + | Higginson's 150 points was the highest score ever achieved in a regular [[series winners|series]] grand final (beating [[Zarte Siempre]] with [[Episode 6853|128]]), the highest in any match in the finals stage of a regular series (beating [[James Haughton]] with [[Episode 7225|147]]), and the joint fourth highest in history. |
There was no [[Origins of Words]] slot in this episode. | There was no [[Origins of Words]] slot in this episode. |
Latest revision as of 14:58, 27 July 2023
Episode 8050 was broadcast on 29 June 2023, and was the Series 87 grand final.
Ronan Higginson played Cillian McMulkin, with Ronan Higginson winning 150 – 83. The Dictionary Corner guest was Maggie Aderin-Pocock, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Higginson's 150 points was the highest score ever achieved in a regular series grand final (beating Zarte Siempre with 128), the highest in any match in the finals stage of a regular series (beating James Haughton with 147), and the joint fourth highest in history.
There was no Origins of Words slot in this episode.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ronan Higginson | Score | Cillian McMulkin | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | OAIGRLNEB | IGNORABLE | 18 – 18 | IGNORABLE | 18 | |
2 | SMPOIEHAW | MAPWISE | 25 – 18 | IMPOSE | PEISHWA* | 25 |
3 | 25 100 50 75 9 9 → 269 | 268
25 + 100 + 50 + 75 + 9 + 9 |
32 – 18 | — |
RR: 269 = 75 ÷ 25 × 100 + 50 − 9 × 9 |
35 |
TTT | TYPERULED | He was the type to rule with an iron fist, or so they say. | REPUTEDLY | |||
4 | SPREAIMAD | PARADISE | 40 – 26 | PARADISE | ASPERMIA, PAREMIAS* | 43 |
5 | EIAYLTDUW | DUALITY | 47 – 33 | DUALITY | IDEALTY*, TIDEWAY* | 50 |
6 | 25 10 5 1 1 7 → 473 | 473
(10 + 1 + 7) × (25 + 1) + 5 |
57 – 43 | 473
(10 + 1 + 7) × (25 + 1) + 5 |
|
60 |
7 | AEIDNLSEG | ENSILAGED | 75 – 61 | ANGELISED | 78 | |
8 | KRSAOUDLI | ODALISK | 82 – 61 | aluroids ☓ | RADIOUS* | 85 |
9 | 75 4 3 7 9 5 → 755 | 755
(7 + 3) × 75 + 5 |
92 – 71 | 755
(7 + 3) × 75 + 5 |
|
95 |
TTT | AGOALDOWN | They were a goal down at half-time, but conceded lots in the second period. | WAGONLOAD | |||
10 | TPCEIOREA | PECORAITE | 110 – 71 | APORETIC | 113 | |
11 | UAOFTVIEN | NOVATE | 116 – 77 | NOVATE | AUNTIE, NATIVE*, OUTVIE* | 119 |
12 | CNROIECBO | COINER | 122 – 83 | BONIER | COERCION* | 127 |
13 | EAUQDSNIR | UNRAISED | 130 – 83 | quandries ☓ | DENARIUS*, QUERIDAS*, QUINDARS*, SQUANDER* | 135 |
14 | 25 50 100 75 3 4 → 878 | 878
100 × 4 × 50 ÷ 25 + 75 + 3 |
140 – 83 | 880 |
|
145 |
15 | SOULPARTY | PULSATORY
(5.25 seconds) |
150 – 83 | 155 |