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So, 2014 is finally here for the regular season, and after an amazing 2013, this year has a lot to live up to.

In case you have forgotten what happened 26 days ago, Rod Chatfield had just become a 5-times champion, and he'll obviously looking for win #6 today. His conundrum record is also at 100%, so if it goes to a crucial, I know who my money's on.

In Dictionary Corner for the week is the sports presenter, and part-time critic of the looks of female tennis players, John Inverdale.

Graeme has retired from the Monday recaps, so Andy McGurn will be making his début in Recappers' Corner later.

513, one away: (100 - (9 + 7)) x 6 + (3 x 3)

EDIT: In fairness, I probably should have waited until after the break when Rachel got 514...

(100 - 3 x 9 ) x 7 + 3, outside of 30 seconds.

Happy to see the challenger win that game, must have picked up a good 7-8 maxes there, seemed bright and engaging which is hard to do in your first game.

Thought Rod might just have been good enough to make octochamp, but might be a blessing in disguise in a way as I felt that his 3-vowel picking made the game a bit stodgy and less enjoyable to play.

Rod was a nice guy, it was good to see him bow out with a signature conundrum finish, and I hope his 5 wins are enough to get him into the finals. Good luck to Bobby too, who seemed like a really nice cheery chap.

Did DC get a MAX GAME on the letters today?

Callum Todd wrote:Did DC get a MAX GAME on the letters today?

Yes, they did.

Andy Platt wrote:(100 - 3 x 9 ) x 7 + 3, outside of 30 seconds.

Same for me.

Slightly annoyed at missing VIOLATORS, but I thought Rod's risk was gonna be ISOLATOR, which was my 8 in that one.

DEHISCE in round 7.

1st Numbers Alts.: ((4 x 10) + 2) x 9 / 7 x (4 + 2) x 9 = 378
2nd Numbers Alt.: ((9 - 7) x 75) + (6 x 4) + 5 = 179
4th Numbers Alt.: ((6 + 2) x 8 x 10) + 1 = 641

When Susie was talking about MOUSES I expected her to get MOUSERS as an alt 7 to EMBRYOS.
Also alts of INCISED in the INDICES round and (50+8+6)x10+1=641.

Nice to see one of "my" 8s come up as a teaser (CURTAINS).

Tony Atkins wrote:When Susie was talking about MOUSES I expected her to get MOUSERS as an alt 7 to EMBRYOS.

MOUSERS was said in amongst the rabble, Tony.

Also, did anyone notice the mega cock-up by the new sponsors of the show right at the beginning

Andy Platt wrote:might be a blessing in disguise in a way as I felt that his 3-vowel picking made the game a bit stodgy and less enjoyable to play.

And he beat Bea Hill, fittest contestant of the last series

[/sad old man]

Andy Platt wrote:(100 - 3 x 9 ) x 7 + 3, outside of 30 seconds.

Same way, during the ads.
Same as James for 641
378: ((25+9+4) x10) -2
but for 179: ((9x5) + 7) x (6-4) + 75

James Robinson wrote: Also, did anyone notice the mega cock-up by the new sponsors of the show right at the beginning

Oh right! I thought it was a not-very-difficult anagram!
I did notice Nick say something to Susie towards the end about waiting all over the weekend for something, when we are led to believe Christmas happened since the previous edition

Andy Platt wrote:Happy to see the challenger win that game, must have picked up a good 7-8 maxes.

I think it was 5!

Oh. It felt like more.

Simpler 1st numbers alt.:7 x (4 + 2) x 9 = 378

James Robinson wrote:Also, did anyone notice the mega cock-up by the new sponsors of the show right at the beginning

No, what was it?

Jon Corby wrote:

James Robinson wrote:Also, did anyone notice the mega cock-up by the new sponsors of the show right at the beginning

No, what was it?

The word they were supposed to put on the front was QUALITY, but it was spelt out QUILATY, unless there's some I'm missing, that's a massive mistake, and no change yesterday either. Not watched today's yet..................

James Robinson wrote:

Jon Corby wrote:

James Robinson wrote:Also, did anyone notice the mega cock-up by the new sponsors of the show right at the beginning

No, what was it?

The word they were supposed to put on the front was QUALITY, but it was spelt out QUILATY, unless there's some I'm missing, that's a massive mistake, and no change yesterday either. Not watched today's yet..................

They're trying to be clever. It's just a lazy attempt at anagramming, not a mistake.

Zarte Siempre wrote:They're trying to be clever. It's just a lazy attempt at anagramming, not a mistake.

I was hoping he wasn't going to say that :facepalm:

Besides they can hardly put up "AYLIQUT" and expect everyone to get it