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'''Episode 2400''' was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of [[Series 39]]. | '''Episode 2400''' was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of [[Series 39]]. | ||
| − | [[Mark Jeary]] played [[Chris Diamond]], with Chris Diamond winning 56 | + | [[Mark Jeary]] played [[Chris Diamond]], with Chris Diamond winning {{score|56|46}}, after a tie-break conundrum. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Russell Hunter]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Hannah Robertson]]. |
NOTE: Originally, Episode 2400 was the Richard Whiteley [[Gotcha]], until it was revealed and this was broadcast instead. | NOTE: Originally, Episode 2400 was the Richard Whiteley [[Gotcha]], until it was revealed and this was broadcast instead. | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |FPSGEAECI|FAECES |PIECES |PIGFACES* | 13|12 | 22}} | {{R-letters |3 |FPSGEAECI|FAECES |PIECES |PIGFACES* | 13|12 | 22}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 25|8|5|7|1|3| 214 | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|8|5|7|1|3| 214 | ||
| − | |214|sol1= | + | |214|sol1=8 × 25 + 3 + 7 + 5 − 1 |
| − | | | + | |— |
|23|12|32}} | |23|12|32}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |TSAOUBMES|BOASTS |outbass {{x}}|ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS* | + | {{R-letters |5 |TSAOUBMES|BOASTS |outbass {{x}}|ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS* |
{{R-letters |6 |SLNBOEUCH|CLONES |BOUNCES |BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE*| 29|19 | 45}} | {{R-letters |6 |SLNBOEUCH|CLONES |BOUNCES |BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE*| 29|19 | 45}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED |FLIRTED |DRAFTIER | 36|26 | 53}} | {{R-letters |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED |FLIRTED |DRAFTIER | 36|26 | 53}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 75|1|7|10|5|9| 728 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|1|7|10|5|9| 728 | ||
| − | |728|sol1= | + | |728|sol1=75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1) |
| − | |728|sol2= | + | |728|sol2=75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1) |
|46|36|63}} | |46|36|63}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|DEALTHREE|c1time=2.5|c1sol=threadbare {{x}}|c2time=4.75|c2sol=LEATHERED|46|46|73}} | {{R-conundrum|9|DEALTHREE|c1time=2.5|c1sol=threadbare {{x}}|c2time=4.75|c2sol=LEATHERED|46|46|73}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:2400}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2400}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 39]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 39]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Hannah Robertson as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Hannah Robertson as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Russell Hunter as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Russell Hunter as a guest]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:43, 26 November 2010
Episode 2400 was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of Series 39.
Mark Jeary played Chris Diamond, with Chris Diamond winning 56 – 46, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Hunter, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
NOTE: Originally, Episode 2400 was the Richard Whiteley Gotcha, until it was revealed and this was broadcast instead.
Rounds
{{R-letters |5 |TSAOUBMES|BOASTS |outbass ☓|ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS*| Rnd | Selection | Mark Jeary | Score | Chris Diamond | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YTLIEJVAR | IRATELY | 7 – 0 | VERITY | REALITY, VARIETY*, VILAYET*, VIRELAY* | 7 |
| 2 | OTVEYWIRM | MOVER | 7 – 6 | VERITY | VOMITER* | 14 |
| 3 | FPSGEAECI | FAECES | 13 – 12 | PIECES | PIGFACES* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 8 5 7 1 3 → 214 | 214
8 × 25 + 3 + 7 + 5 − 1 |
23 – 12 | — |
|
32 |
| 6 | SLNBOEUCH | CLONES | 29 – 19 | BOUNCES | BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE* | 45 |
| 7 | TRDIFLEAR | TRIFLED | 36 – 26 | FLIRTED | DRAFTIER | 53 |
| 8 | 75 1 7 10 5 9 → 728 | 728
75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1) |
46 – 36 | 728
75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1) |
|
63 |
| 9 | DEALTHREE | threadbare ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
46 – 46 | LEATHERED
(4.75 seconds) |
73 | |
| TB | TAFFIDIVA | 46 – 56 | AFFIDAVIT
(2.25 seconds) |
73 |
