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− | '''Episode S40''' was | + | '''Episode S40''' was broadcast on 2 July 2013, as a [[special episode]] between two finalists who have become a couple since meeting during a recording of the show. The episode was in the [[15 round format (old)|old 15-round format]], despite the change to the [[15 round format (new)|new 15-round format]] earlier in the year. It was broadcast following [[Episode 5723|that day's regular episode]] unexpectedly being yanked from the schedule. |
[[Michelle Nevitt]] played [[Ryan Taylor]], with Ryan Taylor winning {{score|88|81}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dave Spikey]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Michelle Nevitt]] played [[Ryan Taylor]], with Ryan Taylor winning {{score|88|81}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dave Spikey]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
Latest revision as of 22:20, 13 August 2023
Episode S40 was broadcast on 2 July 2013, as a special episode between two finalists who have become a couple since meeting during a recording of the show. The episode was in the old 15-round format, despite the change to the new 15-round format earlier in the year. It was broadcast following that day's regular episode unexpectedly being yanked from the schedule.
Michelle Nevitt played Ryan Taylor, with Ryan Taylor winning 88 – 81. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dave Spikey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Michelle Nevitt | Score | Ryan Taylor | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FMRUEIBTH | TIMBER | 0 – 7 | TERBIUM | 7 | |
2 | MDSEOUFPE | DEPOSE | 6 – 13 | MOUSED | DEFUSE*, EPODES*, MOPEDS*, ODEUMS*, PSEUDO*, SOUPED*, SPEEDO, SPUMED | 13 |
3 | SKLAIENRA | LANKIER | 13 – 20 | ARSENAL | AERIALS*, ALKANES*, LARNIES*, LINKERS*, NAILERS*, RANKLES*, SNAKIER | 20 |
4 | LHNOEUDGE | LOUNGED | 20 – 27 | LOUNGED | EUGENOL* | 27 |
5 | 25 3 8 10 8 3 → 558 | 553
(8 × 3 − (10 − 8)) × 25 + 3 |
27 – 34 | 553
(8 × 3 − (10 − 8)) × 25 + 3 |
RR: 558 = (25 × 8 − (8 × 3 − 10)) × 3 |
37 |
TTT | AIRSTORE | Think washing lines and engines to get this. | ROTARIES | |||
6 | NDTAEOGEQ | TANGOED | 34 – 41 | TANGOED | ENDGATE*, GOATEED, NEGATED | 44 |
7 | TFGIEANEX | TEEING | 40 – 47 | TEEING | EXIGENT* | 51 |
8 | NMVOEITCA | tonemic ☓ | 40 – 47 | tonemic ☓ | CONATIVE | 59 |
9 | DRTIEOZNE | TENDER | 40 – 55 | ORIENTED | 67 | |
10 | 100 6 2 3 1 6 → 735 | 735
(100 + 6 − 1) × (6 − 2 + 3) |
50 – 65 | 735
(100 + 3 + 2) × (6 + 1) |
|
77 |
TTT | CROSSRUE | Do they search everywhere for the abrasive pads? | SCOURERS | |||
11 | SPHAIESDT | SHADIEST | 58 – 65 | APHIDES | PISSHEAD*, PITHEADS* | 85 |
12 | SRSOIOATE | OSTERIAS | 66 – 73 | OSTERIAS | 93 | |
13 | VNDOEIROU | UNDER | 71 – 78 | NUDER | DEVOIR*, DEVOUR, DINERO*, DRIVEN*, ENDURO*, INDOOR*, INURED*, IRONED*, OVERDO*, RENVOI*, RUINED, UNROVE*, VENDOR*, VERDIN*, VOIDER* | 99 |
14 | 100 3 2 5 6 8 → 298 | 298
3 × 100 − 2 |
81 – 88 | 298
3 × 100 − 2 |
|
109 |
15 | UPOSTRICH | 81 – 88 | COURTSHIP | 119 |