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So, while everyone is finishing gawping about Rachel's appearance in yesterday's show and the possible identity of Jeff's replacement, I think it's up to me to bring us back to the present.

Paul Keane is our new champ after an impressive letters display yesterday. Will he still be the champ at the end of the day

Mike will be around to recap later.

Paisano to beat dictionary corner in round 4. Active in round 8 which should never beat DC. Minuted is valid in round 12 as an alternative to unmixed.

HORSILY in R6.

First time I've ever beaten dictionary corner which is pretty cool.

Horrible letters until the last few rounds. Paul looks strong though.

DILUENT in round 12.

CORNELS in round 3, NAPKINS and SAPONIN in round 4, GERONTIC in round 7 and POTAGERS in round 9.

Very good performance by Paul, definitely a strong contender, pretty good with his conundrums too.