Spoilers for Thursday May 22nd 2014 (S70 P86)

[Jordan F]

We have a new champ, our own Samir Pilica. Can he get another one today?

Join James for the recap later.

[Tony Atkins]

My first method to 656 was (50/2)x(25-1)+(7x8), then I saw Rachel's way.

[Tony Atkins]

Pacing Samir on the letters but there are beaters in R4 and R5.

[Tony Atkins]

Alt 3rd numbers (100-5)x(7-4)

[Bradley Cates]

SEPTARIUM in R11

[Tony Atkins]

The computer agrees with Rachel that 823 is closest - I managed 818 in time and 820 and 824 out of time.

GUENONS must be Samir's best spot there - I was guessing Ms Dent wouldn't get it.

Nice to see playing on-line mentioned at the end.

[James Robinson]

Pacing Samir on the letters but there are beaters in R4 and R5.

DIAMINES in round 4, yes, but I have no beaters in round 5........................

SENHORA in round 10 as well (but not HOARSEN).

[Graeme Cole]

GUENONS was a nice spot from Samir, although I was surprised when Susie said you could have NONAGES, as its opposite DOTAGES was disallowed not too long ago.

[Adam Gillard]

I'd like Rachel to still show her method when the target is unreachable, like they used to. Also, apparently Samir plays online - you can play Countdown online now?!

[Philip Wilson]

Agree with you, Adam, or at least tell us one away which way! Had 820 in time I think, and managed 824 out of time. Gave up on one away I'm afraid
Was lucky with the first numbers and saw the 8, 7 and 56 in the target straight away, so just had to find a 75. I guess you either see it or you don't, and if I was there I wouldn't

[Jack Worsley]

HYPERGOAT^ in round 2.

Another strong display by Samir, haven't seen Friday's game yet but he looks like a strong competitor.