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|cv=939|solcv=(100 − 1) × 9 + 75 − 25 − 2 | |cv=939|solcv=(100 − 1) × 9 + 75 − 25 − 2 | ||
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| − | {{R-TTT| | + | {{R-TTT|SOUPTELL|Add to Seven to make a mess|POLLUTES}} |
{{R-letters| 6|PDXEOAGLD|PEDALO |PADDLE |GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED*|27|25|44}} | {{R-letters| 6|PDXEOAGLD|PEDALO |PADDLE |GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED*|27|25|44}} | ||
{{R-letters| 7|NTRDIOTAN|ordinant {{x}}|ANDIRON | |27|32|51}} | {{R-letters| 7|NTRDIOTAN|ordinant {{x}}|ANDIRON | |27|32|51}} | ||
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|338|sol2=50 × 7 − 8 − 4 | |338|sol2=50 × 7 − 8 − 4 | ||
|45|57|76}} | |45|57|76}} | ||
| + | {{R-TTT |SISTOOLS||SOLOISTS}} | ||
{{R-letters|11|RTDEISMEN|DEMERITS |MINSTER |DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES*|53|57|84}} | {{R-letters|11|RTDEISMEN|DEMERITS |MINSTER |DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES*|53|57|84}} | ||
{{R-letters|12|WNHAEOMSL|MANHOLES |MANHOLES | |61|65|92}} | {{R-letters|12|WNHAEOMSL|MANHOLES |MANHOLES | |61|65|92}} | ||
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|cv=991|solcv=(10 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 8 − 1 | |cv=991|solcv=(10 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 8 − 1 | ||
|75|79|109}} | |75|79|109}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|RIPEROOTS|c2sol=POSTERIOR|c2time=10|75|89|119}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|RIPEROOTS|c2sol=POSTERIOR|c2time=10.25|75|89|119}} |
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Revision as of 22:19, 11 November 2010
Episode 3957 was broadcast on 30 June 2005, and was the first semi-final of Series 53.
Richard Heald played John Brackstone, with John Brackstone winning 89 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Heald | Score | John Brackstone | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBPOABRIS | RABBITS | 7 – 0 | SPORT | PROBITS* | 7 |
| 2 | PDRSUAENL | PLUNDERS | 15 – 8 | LAUNDERS | LURDANES, PENDULAR*, PURSLANE*, SPANDREL*, SUPERNAL* | 15 |
| 3 | IFRUYTIVS | FRUITS | 21 – 14 | FRUITS | VITRIFY | 22 |
| 4 | MCMAOERTO | coater ☓ | 21 – 19 | COMMA | COOTER*, MARMOT, MOOTER*, OMERTA*, RECOAT*, ROMCOM* | 28 |
| 5 | 75 100 25 9 1 2 → 939 | 938 ☓ | 21 – 19 | 930 ☓ |
CV: 939 = (100 − 1) × 9 + 75 − 25 − 2 |
38 |
| TTT | SOUPTELL | Add to Seven to make a mess | POLLUTES | |||
| 6 | PDXEOAGLD | PEDALO | 27 – 25 | PADDLE | GAOLED*, GOADED, LAPDOG, LOADED, LODGED* | 44 |
| 7 | NTRDIOTAN | ordinant ☓ | 27 – 32 | ANDIRON | 51 | |
| 8 | GLREAOPLG | GALLOPER | 35 – 40 | GALLOPER | 59 | |
| 9 | ASCEKNISN | SNACKS | 35 – 47 | SICKENS | CANINES, INCASES*, KINASES*, NANCIES*, SEASICK*, SIENNAS* | 66 |
| 10 | 50 8 6 7 4 1 → 338 | 338
50 × 7 − 8 ÷ 4 × 6 |
45 – 57 | 338
50 × 7 − 8 − 4 |
|
76 |
| TTT | SISTOOLS | SOLOISTS | ||||
| 11 | RTDEISMEN | DEMERITS | 53 – 57 | MINSTER | DEMINERS*, DEMISTER, DIMETERS*, INSERTED*, NERDIEST*, RESIDENT*, SEDIMENT, SINTERED*, TRENDIES* | 84 |
| 12 | WNHAEOMSL | MANHOLES | 61 – 65 | MANHOLES | 92 | |
| 13 | AENFTCOTS | FATTENS | 68 – 72 | FATTENS | CONTEST, COSTATE*, NOTATES*, OCTANES*, OCTANTS* | 99 |
| 14 | 25 10 2 1 1 8 → 991 | 992
(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8 |
75 – 79 | 992
(2 + 1 + 1) × 10 × 25 − 8 |
CV: 991 = (10 ÷ 2 × 25 − 1) × 8 − 1 |
109 |
| 15 | RIPEROOTS | 75 – 89 | POSTERIOR
(10.25 seconds) |
119 | ||
