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[[Conor Travers]] played [[Matthew Shore]], with Conor Travers winning {{score|98|83}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Conor Travers]] played [[Matthew Shore]], with Conor Travers winning {{score|98|83}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | This was the first grand final to feature the [[Richard Whiteley Memorial Trophy]] presented to the | + | This was the first grand final to feature the [[Richard Whiteley Memorial Trophy]] presented to the [[Series Winners|series winner]] - a tradition maintained since the death of [[Richard Whiteley]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Conor Travers|Matthew Shore}} | {{Rounds-start|Conor Travers|Matthew Shore}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 1|TWREOEVNF|OFTENER |FERVENT |FOREWENT* | 7|7 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters | 1|TWREOEVNF|OFTENER |FERVENT |FOREWENT* | 7|7 | 8}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|SYGRAEUTO|OUTRAGES |OUTRAGES | | 15|15 | 16}} | + | {{R-letters | 2|SYGRAEUTO|OUTRAGES |OUTRAGES | | 15|15 | 16}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|MSNEOESMI|NEMESIS |MONIES |IMMENSE, MEIOSES*, MONISMS*, SIEMENS*| 22|15 | 23}} | + | {{R-letters | 3|MSNEOESMI|NEMESIS |MONIES |IMMENSE, MEIOSES*, MONISMS*, SIEMENS*| 22|15 | 23}} |
− | {{R-letters| 4|RDNSAEATO|DONATES |DONATES |ROASTED*, RODENTS, SANTERO*, SENATOR*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON| 29|22 | 30}} | + | {{R-letters | 4|RDNSAEATO|DONATES |DONATES |ROASTED*, RODENTS, SANTERO*, SENATOR*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON| 29|22 | 30}} |
− | {{R-numbers| 5|50|5|9|9|10|8| 654 | + | {{R-numbers | 5| 50|5|9|9|10|8| 654 |
|653|sol1=(8 + 5) × (9 ÷ 9 + 50) − 10 | |653|sol1=(8 + 5) × (9 ÷ 9 + 50) − 10 | ||
|655 {{x}} | |655 {{x}} | ||
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|other=654|solother=(50 + 9) × (10 + 9 − 8) + 5 | |other=654|solother=(50 + 9) × (10 + 9 − 8) + 5 | ||
|36|22|40}} | |36|22|40}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |WRONGAIR|Firing off at speed, all of a quiver.|ARROWING}} |
− | {{R-letters| 6|LHPNEOISO|POLONIES |PHONIES |PINHOLES | 44|22 | 48}} | + | {{R-letters | 6|LHPNEOISO|POLONIES |PHONIES |PINHOLES | 44|22 | 48}} |
− | {{R-letters| 7|HRTAEAISE|HETAIRAS |HASTIER |HEARTIES*, HETAERAS*| 52|22 | 56}} | + | {{R-letters | 7|HRTAEAISE|HETAIRAS |HASTIER |HEARTIES*, HETAERAS*| 52|22 | 56}} |
− | {{R-letters| 8|ZLRAUANID|DIURNAL |DIURNAL |LANIARD* | 59|29 | 63}} | + | {{R-letters | 8|ZLRAUANID|DIURNAL |DIURNAL |LANIARD* | 59|29 | 63}} |
− | {{R-letters| 9|CDGEIETNX|GENETIC |GENETIC |ENTICED, EXCITED*, EXIGENT*| 66|36 | 70}} | + | {{R-letters | 9|CDGEIETNX|GENETIC |GENETIC |ENTICED, EXCITED*, EXIGENT*| 66|36 | 70}} |
− | {{R-numbers|10|10|1|8|4|5|9| 640 | + | {{R-numbers |10| 10|1|8|4|5|9| 640 |
|640|sol1=(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 | |640|sol1=(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 | ||
|640|sol2=(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 | |640|sol2=(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 | ||
|76|46|80}} | |76|46|80}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |UBEASTIE|{{w|Bathing beauty|Bathing}} or {{w|Sleeping Beauty|sleeping}}, you choose.|BEAUTIES}} |
− | {{R-letters|11|TMRIEADOR|MORTARED |MEDIATOR |AIRDROME* | 84|54 | 88}} | + | {{R-letters |11|TMRIEADOR|MORTARED |MEDIATOR |AIRDROME* | 84|54 | 88}} |
− | {{R-letters|12|MJDAUIFSA|DAMS |MAIDS |MAFIAS*, MASJID* | 84|59 | 94}} | + | {{R-letters |12|MJDAUIFSA|DAMS |MAIDS |MAFIAS*, MASJID* | 84|59 | 94}} |
− | {{R-letters|13|TBCUEOLKD|BLOCKED |BUCKLED |BECLOUD*, BOULTED*, CLOUTED, DOUBLET| 91|66 |101}} | + | {{R-letters |13|TBCUEOLKD|BLOCKED |BUCKLED |BECLOUD*, BOULTED*, CLOUTED, DOUBLET| 91|66 |101}} |
− | {{R-numbers|14|10|5|4|3|1|6| 748 | + | {{R-numbers |14| 10|5|4|3|1|6| 748 |
|750|sol1=(6 − 1) × 5 × 3 × 10 | |750|sol1=(6 − 1) × 5 × 3 × 10 | ||
|750|sol2=(6 × 3 − 4 + 1) × 5 × 10 | |750|sol2=(6 × 3 − 4 + 1) × 5 × 10 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|MJi4cnK1yeA?}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:4112}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:4112}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Richard Digance as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Richard Digance as a guest]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:03, 6 May 2024
Episode 4112 was broadcast on 26 May 2006, and was the Series 54 grand final.
Conor Travers played Matthew Shore, with Conor Travers winning 98 – 83. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the first grand final to feature the Richard Whiteley Memorial Trophy presented to the series winner - a tradition maintained since the death of Richard Whiteley.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Conor Travers | Score | Matthew Shore | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TWREOEVNF | OFTENER | 7 – 7 | FERVENT | FOREWENT* | 8 |
2 | SYGRAEUTO | OUTRAGES | 15 – 15 | OUTRAGES | 16 | |
3 | MSNEOESMI | NEMESIS | 22 – 15 | MONIES | IMMENSE, MEIOSES*, MONISMS*, SIEMENS* | 23 |
4 | RDNSAEATO | DONATES | 29 – 22 | DONATES | ROASTED*, RODENTS, SANTERO*, SENATOR*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON | 30 |
5 | 50 5 9 9 10 8 → 654 | 653
(8 + 5) × (9 ÷ 9 + 50) − 10 |
36 – 22 | 655 ☓ |
CV: 653 = (8 + 5) × (9 ÷ 9 + 50) − 10
|
40 |
TTT | WRONGAIR | Firing off at speed, all of a quiver. | ARROWING | |||
6 | LHPNEOISO | POLONIES | 44 – 22 | PHONIES | PINHOLES | 48 |
7 | HRTAEAISE | HETAIRAS | 52 – 22 | HASTIER | HEARTIES*, HETAERAS* | 56 |
8 | ZLRAUANID | DIURNAL | 59 – 29 | DIURNAL | LANIARD* | 63 |
9 | CDGEIETNX | GENETIC | 66 – 36 | GENETIC | ENTICED, EXCITED*, EXIGENT* | 70 |
10 | 10 1 8 4 5 9 → 640 | 640
(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 |
76 – 46 | 640
(9 − 1) × 8 × 10 |
|
80 |
TTT | UBEASTIE | Bathing or sleeping, you choose. | BEAUTIES | |||
11 | TMRIEADOR | MORTARED | 84 – 54 | MEDIATOR | AIRDROME* | 88 |
12 | MJDAUIFSA | DAMS | 84 – 59 | MAIDS | MAFIAS*, MASJID* | 94 |
13 | TBCUEOLKD | BLOCKED | 91 – 66 | BUCKLED | BECLOUD*, BOULTED*, CLOUTED, DOUBLET | 101 |
14 | 10 5 4 3 1 6 → 748 | 750
(6 − 1) × 5 × 3 × 10 |
98 – 73 | 750
(6 × 3 − 4 + 1) × 5 × 10 |
CV: 747/749 Best: 749 = (4 × 3 × 10 + 5) × 6 − 1 |
108 |
15 | INTELIGGE | 98 – 83 | GELIGNITE
(2.5 seconds) |
118 |