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*This episode's amusing [[conundrum]] scramble, {{word|ITCHYSEMI}}, generated a stir on {{w|Twitter}} as well as from several media outlets, including the ''{{w|Daily Mirror}}'' as it noted in the news article here: [http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/countdown-rude-words-see-hilarious-2940519] | *This episode's amusing [[conundrum]] scramble, {{word|ITCHYSEMI}}, generated a stir on {{w|Twitter}} as well as from several media outlets, including the ''{{w|Daily Mirror}}'' as it noted in the news article here: [http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/countdown-rude-words-see-hilarious-2940519] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:49, 25 July 2023
Episode 5837 was broadcast on 18 December 2013, and was the first semi-final of Series 69.
Dylan Taylor played Bradley Cates, with Dylan Taylor winning 121 – 103. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Madeley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Dylan Taylor | Score | Bradley Cates | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GIANMSUEP | AMUSING | 7 – 7 | AMUSING | ENIGMAS, GAMINES*, GUIMPES*, GUINEAS*, GUINEPS*, IMPUGNS*, MAGPIES*, PAUSING*, PNEUMAS*, SEAMING*, SPAEING*, SPUMING* | 7 |
2 | VAROZEHDO | OVERDO | 13 – 13 | OVERDO | HOOVER | 13 |
3 | 2 6 5 7 4 9 → 729 | 729
((6 + 5) × 7 + 4) × 9 |
23 – 23 | 729
(5 + 4) × (7 + 2) × 9 |
|
23 |
TTT | MILDBEER | Warmed up the arms and legs for a bit of exertion. | LIMBERED | |||
4 | RULIMAQPJ | PUJARI | 29 – 29 | PRIMAL | PRIMULA | 30 |
5 | EROTDATGN | DRAGONET | 37 – 37 | GAROTTED | ATTORNED* | 38 |
6 | 50 3 7 10 2 3 → 946 | 946
((50 − 3) × 10 + 3) × 2 |
47 – 37 | 947 |
|
48 |
7 | OLMVENIGO | LOOMING | 54 – 44 | LOOMING | VIOLOGEN* | 56 |
8 | HEDAXIBRB | HAIRED | 60 – 50 | RIBBED | AIRBED*, BABIED*, BARBED, BARBIE*, BARDIE*, BRIBED, DABBER*, DIBBER* | 62 |
9 | 2 9 7 2 3 8 → 528 | 528
(9 × 7 + 3) × 8 |
70 – 60 | 528
(9 × 7 + 3) × 8 |
|
72 |
TTT | STEELNUT | Are they curtains in the toilet or a type of window? | LUNETTES | |||
10 | SERATENDW | DEWATERS | 78 – 60 | WARDENS | ANSWERED | 80 |
11 | TRSCOIUOA | ATROCIOUS | 96 – 78 | ATROCIOUS | 98 | |
12 | RESIPEPST | RESPITES | 104 – 86 | RESPITES | SPREITES*, STEPPERS* | 106 |
13 | ODNYULEHS | LOUDENS | 111 – 93 | NODULES | HOYDENS*, SOUNDLY* | 113 |
14 | 10 2 4 3 8 7 → 638 | 638
(8 × 7 + 2) × (4 − 3 + 10) |
121 – 103 | 638
(4 + 3 + 2) × 7 × 10 + 8 |
|
123 |
15 | ITCHYSEMI | 121 – 103 | echymitis ☓
(29.5 seconds) |
MYTHICISE | 133 |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
- This episode's amusing conundrum scramble, ITCHYSEMI, generated a stir on Twitter as well as from several media outlets, including the Daily Mirror as it noted in the news article here: [1]
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on Dailymotion
- 15-round games
- Episodes in Series 69
- Double century games
- 15-round joint scores over 200
- Semi-finals
- Episodes presented by Nick Hewer
- Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician
- Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer
- Episodes with Richard Madeley as a guest