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'''Episode 2290''' was broadcast on 24 June 1998, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 38]]. | '''Episode 2290''' was broadcast on 24 June 1998, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 38]]. | ||
| − | [[Chris Toyne]] played [[John Ashmore]], with John Ashmore winning 55 | + | [[Chris Toyne]] played [[John Ashmore]], with John Ashmore winning {{score|55|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Chris Toyne|John Ashmore}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |SRLMEIARW| — |MARRIES |MAILERS*, MARLIER*, RAILERS*, REALISM, SWARMER*, WAILERS, WARMERS*| 0|7 | 7}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |NSIODBITE|EDITIONS |BONIEST |SEDITION | 8|7 | 15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |CDXIAFPEN|FANCIED |FANCIED | | 15|14 | 22}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|100|25|2|3|7| 644 | ||
| + | |642 | ||
| + | |644|sol2=7 × 100 − (75 − 25) − 3 × 2 | ||
| + | |15|24|32}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |PTEISQUCA|PACIEST |ACQUITS |PICQUETS | 22|31 | 40}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |NTRVEESIT|REINVEST |INTEREST |INSETTER*, NERVIEST, STERNITE*| 30|39 | 48}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |ZBDEENAYD|BANDY |BANDED |BEADED*, BEANED*, DAYBED*, DEADEN*, YEANED*| 30|45 | 54}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|75|4|9|7|5| 327 | ||
| + | |327|sol1=(75 + 5) × 4 + 7 | ||
| + | |328 | ||
| + | |40|45|64}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|HAPITELLY|c2time=2.5|c2sol=PHILATELY|40|55|74}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2290}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2290}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 38]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 38]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Geoffrey Durham as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Geoffrey Durham as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:49, 25 March 2013
Episode 2290 was broadcast on 24 June 1998, and was the first semi-final of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played John Ashmore, with John Ashmore winning 55 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | John Ashmore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRLMEIARW | — | 0 – 7 | MARRIES | MAILERS*, MARLIER*, RAILERS*, REALISM, SWARMER*, WAILERS, WARMERS* | 7 |
| 2 | NSIODBITE | EDITIONS | 8 – 7 | BONIEST | SEDITION | 15 |
| 3 | CDXIAFPEN | FANCIED | 15 – 14 | FANCIED | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 100 25 2 3 7 → 644 | 642 | 15 – 24 | 644
7 × 100 − (75 − 25) − 3 × 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | PTEISQUCA | PACIEST | 22 – 31 | ACQUITS | PICQUETS | 40 |
| 6 | NTRVEESIT | REINVEST | 30 – 39 | INTEREST | INSETTER*, NERVIEST, STERNITE* | 48 |
| 7 | ZBDEENAYD | BANDY | 30 – 45 | BANDED | BEADED*, BEANED*, DAYBED*, DEADEN*, YEANED* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 75 4 9 7 5 → 327 | 327
(75 + 5) × 4 + 7 |
40 – 45 | 328 |
|
64 |
| 9 | HAPITELLY | 40 – 55 | PHILATELY
(2.5 seconds) |
74 |
