Friday 19th June 2026 ( Series 93 2nd Quarter Final )
Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2026 7:28 pm
Hello and welcome to another quarter final recap, it is the Second seed vs Seventh seed for a chance in Thursday's semi-final.......which one of these wonderful legends will come out on top ?
C1: Champion Charlie "The Fugitive " Harrison (8 wins, 953 points.)
C2: Champion Megel " The Dominator " Barker (8 wins, 769 points.)
DC: Susie Dent and Charlene White .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: D T N R E O U A P
R02: S D G T S E I E I
R03: 10, 4, 7, 10, 9, 5. Target: 516.
TTT: RECORDTIP - "The DJ tipped the record to be a No. 1 hit"
R04: L B S T G O E U A
R05: N W L H I O I E X
R06: 25, 75, 100, 50, 10, 4, . Target: 744.
R07: R F G R U A I E T
R08: M R P C L A U A O
R09: 9, 9, 7, 2, 4, 5. Target: 816.
TTT: BRUTALTEN - "Lazy Susan helps to operate the DJ's equipment"
R10: T M R N G A E A E
R11: L S N R I E O E T
R12: S C H L T I O E U
R13: W V D C E I O R S
R14: 75, 100, 50, 25, 7, 3, . Target: 456.
R15: G R A P E L I F E (conundrum)
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Round 1: D T N R E O U A P
Charlie: PRONATED (8)
Megel: PRONATED (8)
DC: PRONATED (8)
Score: 8–8 (max 8)
A great start from our quarter finalists and DC with their eight Pronated
Round 2: S D G T S E I E I
Charlie: DEITIES (7)
Megel: DIGESTS (7)
DC: EDGIEST (7)
OT: DIEGESIS (8)
Score: 15–15 (max 16)
Sevens all round from everybody...........but there was an eight cheekily hidden away that nobody spotted Diegesis
Diegesis :The telling of a story by a narrator who summarizes events in the plot and comments on the conversations, thoughts, etc., of the characters.
Round 3: 10, 4, 7, 10, 9, 5. Target: 516.
C1: 516. 10 × 10 × 5 + 7 + 9 (10)
C2: 516. 10 × 10 × 5 + 7 + 9 (10)
Score: 25–25 (max 26)
A nice and easy 6S for Charlie and Megel...........they have no trouble solving this bad boy
Teatime teaser: RECORDTIP -> PREDICTOR
Round 4: L B S T G O E U A
Charlie: OUTAGES (7)
Megel: GOBLETS (7)
DC: ABSOLUTE (8)
Score: 32–32 (max 34)
Sevens all round from Charlie and Megel...........this a rarity Susie gets to shine with her eight Absolute
Round 5: N W L H I O I E X
Charlie: WHINE (5)
Megel: WHOLE (5)
OT: HELIX (5) NIXIE (5) WHILE (5)
Score: 37–37 (max 39)
What a nasty selection of letters.........fives seem to be the max for Charlie and Megel
Round 6: 25, 75, 100, 50, 10, 4. Target: 744.
C1: 744. 10 × 75 − 4 − 50 ÷ 25 (10)
C2: 744. 10 × 75 − 4 − 50 ÷ 25 (10)
Score: 47–47 (max 49)
Even stevens so far..........the question is who will crack under the pressure.......and make the break ?
Round 7: R F G R U A I E T
Charlie: FRUITAGE (8)
Megel: GRATER (6)
DC: FRUITAGE (8)
OT: GRUFTIER (8)
Score: 55–47 (max 57)
Game Changer ! Our second seed Charlie makes the break and blows this contest wide open with his 8 Fruitage and takes the lead for the first time in this rather tight quarter final
Round 8: M R P C L A U A O
Charlie: CLAMOUR (7)
Megel: COPULAR (7)
DC: MACULAR (7)
OT: CRAPOLA (7)
Score: 62–54 (max 64)
Sevens all round............let's jump to the next round........shall we ?
Round 9: 9, 9, 7, 2, 4, 5. Target: 816.
C1: 817. 9 × 9 × 5 × 2 + 7 (7)
C2: 817. 9 × 9 × 5 × 2 + 7 (7)
RR: 816. (9 × 9 × 5 + 7 − 4) × 2 (10)
Score: 69–61 (max 74)
A good 1 away solve from our quarter finalists...............Ms Riley shows us how it is really done and produces a perfect 10
Teatime teaser: BRUTALTEN -> TURNTABLE
Round 10: T M R N G A E A E
Charlie: EMANATE (7)
Megel: EMANATE (7)
DC: MANAGER (7) GATEMAN (7) MARGATE (7)
OT: MAGNETAR (8)
Score: 76–68 (max 82)
Sevens all round from our quarter finalists and DC but there one 8 missed by everybody with Magnetar
Magnetar: A neutron star with an immensely strong magnetic field – is extra special, because X-ray observations show that it is also a pulsar. That is, it’s a swiftly rotatating neutron star that pulsates like a cosmic lighthouse once every 1.4 seconds.
Round 11: L S N R I E O E T
Charlie: SEROTINE (8)
Megel: SEROTINE (8)
OT: ENLISTER (8) ENTRESOL (8) LISTENER (8)
Score: 84–76 (max 90)
The old Countdown favourite Serotine makes it's appearance yet again..........quite a few eights to be had..........nothing arguing over........so play nicely children
Round 12: S C H L T I O E U
Charlie: LOUCHEST (8)
Megel: HOLIEST (7)
DC: LOUCHEST (8)
Score: 92–76 (max 98)
Another fabulous round from our second seed Charlie with his 8 Louchest, and with 16 points separating them both..........is there still enough for Megel to make one final push and get himself back into this quarter final ?
Round 13: W V D C E I O R S
Charlie: DISCOVER (8)
Megel: VOICED (6)
DC: DIVORCES (8)
Score: 100–76 (max 106)
Sadly not and with Charlie offering an 8 letter word Discover and sealing his place in Thursday's semi-final sad to say for our seventh seed Megel Barker it is game over.........But let's switch over to DC they offer a grim word Divorces............which was my spot as well
Reno is one the places you can get a quick divorce..........don't tell hubby........lol
Round 14: 75, 100, 50, 25, 7, 3. Target: 456.
C1: 456. 7 × 50 + 100 + 3 + 75 ÷ 25 (10)
C2: 456. 7 × 50 + 100 + 3 + 75 ÷ 25 (10)
Score: 110–86 (max 116)
Nice and straightforward from our quarter finalists Charlie and Megel..............not too shabby as this bags them both 10 points each
Round 15: G R A P E L I F E
C1 buzzes on 2.75 seconds to say PILFERAGE which is correct.
Final Score: 120–86 (max 126)
A super speedy buzz from our second seed Charlie.............this has been a fantastic contest from start to finish almost as worthy of the grand final itself, firstly congratulations to Charlie for advancing into the semi-finals where the winner of Luke Selway or Callum Ridley will await him that is coming to our screens on Monday. Secondly commiserations to Megel who matched Charlie for most of contest until our second seed gradually got the better of him, I quite liked Megel's speech at the end of the contest I thought that was really nice and sporting but it also shows how much respect they have for each others talent, 86 points is a very respectable score and Megel can be proud of what he has achieved as a quarter finalist. You can join me for the next recap when third seed and sixth seed will face off on Monday for a spot in Thursday's semi-final.............in the meantime that is a wrap folks !
C1: Champion Charlie "The Fugitive " Harrison (8 wins, 953 points.)
C2: Champion Megel " The Dominator " Barker (8 wins, 769 points.)
DC: Susie Dent and Charlene White .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: D T N R E O U A P
R02: S D G T S E I E I
R03: 10, 4, 7, 10, 9, 5. Target: 516.
TTT: RECORDTIP - "The DJ tipped the record to be a No. 1 hit"
R04: L B S T G O E U A
R05: N W L H I O I E X
R06: 25, 75, 100, 50, 10, 4, . Target: 744.
R07: R F G R U A I E T
R08: M R P C L A U A O
R09: 9, 9, 7, 2, 4, 5. Target: 816.
TTT: BRUTALTEN - "Lazy Susan helps to operate the DJ's equipment"
R10: T M R N G A E A E
R11: L S N R I E O E T
R12: S C H L T I O E U
R13: W V D C E I O R S
R14: 75, 100, 50, 25, 7, 3, . Target: 456.
R15: G R A P E L I F E (conundrum)
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Round 1: D T N R E O U A P
Charlie: PRONATED (8)
Megel: PRONATED (8)
DC: PRONATED (8)
Score: 8–8 (max 8)
A great start from our quarter finalists and DC with their eight Pronated
Round 2: S D G T S E I E I
Charlie: DEITIES (7)
Megel: DIGESTS (7)
DC: EDGIEST (7)
OT: DIEGESIS (8)
Score: 15–15 (max 16)
Sevens all round from everybody...........but there was an eight cheekily hidden away that nobody spotted Diegesis
Diegesis :The telling of a story by a narrator who summarizes events in the plot and comments on the conversations, thoughts, etc., of the characters.
Round 3: 10, 4, 7, 10, 9, 5. Target: 516.
C1: 516. 10 × 10 × 5 + 7 + 9 (10)
C2: 516. 10 × 10 × 5 + 7 + 9 (10)
Score: 25–25 (max 26)
A nice and easy 6S for Charlie and Megel...........they have no trouble solving this bad boy
Teatime teaser: RECORDTIP -> PREDICTOR
Round 4: L B S T G O E U A
Charlie: OUTAGES (7)
Megel: GOBLETS (7)
DC: ABSOLUTE (8)
Score: 32–32 (max 34)
Sevens all round from Charlie and Megel...........this a rarity Susie gets to shine with her eight Absolute
Round 5: N W L H I O I E X
Charlie: WHINE (5)
Megel: WHOLE (5)
OT: HELIX (5) NIXIE (5) WHILE (5)
Score: 37–37 (max 39)
What a nasty selection of letters.........fives seem to be the max for Charlie and Megel
Round 6: 25, 75, 100, 50, 10, 4. Target: 744.
C1: 744. 10 × 75 − 4 − 50 ÷ 25 (10)
C2: 744. 10 × 75 − 4 − 50 ÷ 25 (10)
Score: 47–47 (max 49)
Even stevens so far..........the question is who will crack under the pressure.......and make the break ?
Round 7: R F G R U A I E T
Charlie: FRUITAGE (8)
Megel: GRATER (6)
DC: FRUITAGE (8)
OT: GRUFTIER (8)
Score: 55–47 (max 57)
Game Changer ! Our second seed Charlie makes the break and blows this contest wide open with his 8 Fruitage and takes the lead for the first time in this rather tight quarter final
Round 8: M R P C L A U A O
Charlie: CLAMOUR (7)
Megel: COPULAR (7)
DC: MACULAR (7)
OT: CRAPOLA (7)
Score: 62–54 (max 64)
Sevens all round............let's jump to the next round........shall we ?
Round 9: 9, 9, 7, 2, 4, 5. Target: 816.
C1: 817. 9 × 9 × 5 × 2 + 7 (7)
C2: 817. 9 × 9 × 5 × 2 + 7 (7)
RR: 816. (9 × 9 × 5 + 7 − 4) × 2 (10)
Score: 69–61 (max 74)
A good 1 away solve from our quarter finalists...............Ms Riley shows us how it is really done and produces a perfect 10
Teatime teaser: BRUTALTEN -> TURNTABLE
Round 10: T M R N G A E A E
Charlie: EMANATE (7)
Megel: EMANATE (7)
DC: MANAGER (7) GATEMAN (7) MARGATE (7)
OT: MAGNETAR (8)
Score: 76–68 (max 82)
Sevens all round from our quarter finalists and DC but there one 8 missed by everybody with Magnetar
Magnetar: A neutron star with an immensely strong magnetic field – is extra special, because X-ray observations show that it is also a pulsar. That is, it’s a swiftly rotatating neutron star that pulsates like a cosmic lighthouse once every 1.4 seconds.
Round 11: L S N R I E O E T
Charlie: SEROTINE (8)
Megel: SEROTINE (8)
OT: ENLISTER (8) ENTRESOL (8) LISTENER (8)
Score: 84–76 (max 90)
The old Countdown favourite Serotine makes it's appearance yet again..........quite a few eights to be had..........nothing arguing over........so play nicely children
Round 12: S C H L T I O E U
Charlie: LOUCHEST (8)
Megel: HOLIEST (7)
DC: LOUCHEST (8)
Score: 92–76 (max 98)
Another fabulous round from our second seed Charlie with his 8 Louchest, and with 16 points separating them both..........is there still enough for Megel to make one final push and get himself back into this quarter final ?
Round 13: W V D C E I O R S
Charlie: DISCOVER (8)
Megel: VOICED (6)
DC: DIVORCES (8)
Score: 100–76 (max 106)
Sadly not and with Charlie offering an 8 letter word Discover and sealing his place in Thursday's semi-final sad to say for our seventh seed Megel Barker it is game over.........But let's switch over to DC they offer a grim word Divorces............which was my spot as well
Reno is one the places you can get a quick divorce..........don't tell hubby........lol
Round 14: 75, 100, 50, 25, 7, 3. Target: 456.
C1: 456. 7 × 50 + 100 + 3 + 75 ÷ 25 (10)
C2: 456. 7 × 50 + 100 + 3 + 75 ÷ 25 (10)
Score: 110–86 (max 116)
Nice and straightforward from our quarter finalists Charlie and Megel..............not too shabby as this bags them both 10 points each
Round 15: G R A P E L I F E
C1 buzzes on 2.75 seconds to say PILFERAGE which is correct.
Final Score: 120–86 (max 126)
A super speedy buzz from our second seed Charlie.............this has been a fantastic contest from start to finish almost as worthy of the grand final itself, firstly congratulations to Charlie for advancing into the semi-finals where the winner of Luke Selway or Callum Ridley will await him that is coming to our screens on Monday. Secondly commiserations to Megel who matched Charlie for most of contest until our second seed gradually got the better of him, I quite liked Megel's speech at the end of the contest I thought that was really nice and sporting but it also shows how much respect they have for each others talent, 86 points is a very respectable score and Megel can be proud of what he has achieved as a quarter finalist. You can join me for the next recap when third seed and sixth seed will face off on Monday for a spot in Thursday's semi-final.............in the meantime that is a wrap folks !