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{{R-letters |3 |QSTRAEIDC|DIRECTS |ASTRIDE |CARDIES*, CREDITS*, CRISTAE*, DACITES*, DISRATE*, DRASTIC*, RACIEST*, RADICES*, REDACTS*, SIDECAR*, TIRADES*| 20|20 | 21}} | {{R-letters |3 |QSTRAEIDC|DIRECTS |ASTRIDE |CARDIES*, CREDITS*, CRISTAE*, DACITES*, DISRATE*, DRASTIC*, RACIEST*, RADICES*, REDACTS*, SIDECAR*, TIRADES*| 20|20 | 21}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 25|6|3|2|4|1| 554 | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|6|3|2|4|1| 554 | ||
| − | |554|sol1=(((6 | + | |554|sol1=(((6 × 4) - 2) × 25) + 3 + 1 |
|553 | |553 | ||
|30|20|31}} | |30|20|31}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |8 | 75|8|5|6|8|10| 964 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|8|5|6|8|10| 964 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |965|sol2=((5 + 8) | + | |965|sol2=((5 + 8) × 75) - 10 |
| − | |cv=964|solcv=((75 / 5) | + | |cv=964|solcv=((75 / 5) × 8 × 8) + 10 - 6 |
|42|46|62}} | |42|46|62}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|SPICETALC|sol=SCEPTICAL|42|46|72}} | {{R-conundrum|9|SPICETALC|sol=SCEPTICAL|42|46|72}} | ||
Revision as of 16:51, 16 January 2011
Episode 1779 was broadcast on 26 March 1996, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 31.
Glyn Wigley played Anne Bougourd, with Anne Bougourd winning 46 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glyn Wigley | Score | Anne Bougourd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MFCRAIESR | SCARIER | 7 – 7 | FARMERS | FIREARMS | 8 |
| 2 | KWTAODEFJ | WAFTED | 13 – 13 | WAFTED | 14 | |
| 3 | QSTRAEIDC | DIRECTS | 20 – 20 | ASTRIDE | CARDIES*, CREDITS*, CRISTAE*, DACITES*, DISRATE*, DRASTIC*, RACIEST*, RADICES*, REDACTS*, SIDECAR*, TIRADES* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 2 4 1 → 554 | 554
(((6 × 4) - 2) × 25) + 3 + 1 |
30 – 20 | 553 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SWGAUROTP | GROUPS | 30 – 27 | RAGOUTS | RAGTOPS* | 38 |
| 6 | ZHYDAIEBT | BATHED | 36 – 33 | BATHED | HABITED | 45 |
| 7 | NSLUESANB | UNLESS | 42 – 39 | USABLE | NEBULAS, SENSUAL*, UNSEALS* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 8 5 6 8 10 → 964 | — | 42 – 46 | 965
((5 + 8) × 75) - 10 |
CV: 964 = ((75 / 5) × 8 × 8) + 10 - 6 |
62 |
| 9 | SPICETALC | 42 – 46 | SCEPTICAL | 72 |
