Spoilers for Tuesday 9th March 2021 (Series 83, Preliminary 47)

[Toby McDonald]

MISDOUBT in R2 (from my mum, not me)

R3 Alt.: ((50*5)-7-2)*4 = 964
R9 Alt.: (50-1)*(3*2+2)+1 = 393
R14 LNAFP Alt.: ((6*6)-(10/5))*7 = 238

[Gavin Chipper]

Another strong opponent that Ruth has had to face. It was looking close and then two things happened - Andrei messed up the numbers. Had he got it, he would have 3 points ahead rather than 14 behind. Then after the break, the teatime teaser was revealed to be REUNIONS, and Colin made some comment that we're heading towards a reunion with Ruth tomorrow, potentially rattling Andrei. I've said it before, but he's definitely far worse than Nick ever was at this sort of thing.

But anyway, Ruth is looking odds on to octo.

[Adam Dexter]

I've said it before, but he's definitely far worse than Nick ever was at this sort of thing.

Similarly, after R12 declaration "DERAILS", Colin said something about this has derailed Andrei's chances. There were 29 points between with a possible 38 left - a tad premature. There comes a time when witty repartee turns into demoralisation for the challenger - I fear Colin is sailing rather close to the latter.