Spoilers for Wednesday 29th January 2025 (Series 91, Heat 18)
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2025 2:23 pm
First numbers - (50×4-3)×5-8+1=978. I expect Rachel will give this solution after the break...
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Yes.Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:02 pm Is it specified as a spelling because being pronounced with an extra i it seems more like a different word.
But it doesn't use the word "spelling". What does it say for an alternative US term rather than spelling? Or would it just not have it under the same entry?Philip A wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:42 pmYes.Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:02 pm Is it specified as a spelling because being pronounced with an extra i it seems more like a different word.
costumier
Pronunciation: /kɒˈstjuːmɪə/
(also US English costumer Pronunciation: /kɒˈstjuːmə/)
Google’s Gemini also says it’s an American spelling.
US English in brackets immediately under the entry appears to mean US spelling -Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 10:05 pmBut it doesn't use the word "spelling". What does it say for an alternative US term rather than spelling? Or would it just not have it under the same entry?Philip A wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:42 pmYes.Gavin Chipper wrote: Wed Jan 29, 2025 8:02 pm Is it specified as a spelling because being pronounced with an extra i it seems more like a different word.
costumier
Pronunciation: /kɒˈstjuːmɪə/
(also US English costumer Pronunciation: /kɒˈstjuːmə/)
Google’s Gemini also says it’s an American spelling.