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[[John Snedden]] played [[Amey Deshpande]], with John Snedden winning {{score|80|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[John Snedden]] played [[Amey Deshpande]], with John Snedden winning {{score|80|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | In this game, Snedden achieved a "flake" — two consecutive nine-letter word spots (named after the 99 Flake ice cream confection) — an extremely rare occurrence in a [[9 round format|9-round]] game. This was only the second time this had been accomplished, following [[Jill Bright]]'s two opening words in her [[Episode 2271|second show]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Revision as of 02:32, 15 December 2015
Episode 2693 was broadcast on 21 January 2000, as part of Series 42.
John Snedden played Amey Deshpande, with John Snedden winning 80 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
In this game, Snedden achieved a "flake" — two consecutive nine-letter word spots (named after the 99 Flake ice cream confection) — an extremely rare occurrence in a 9-round game. This was only the second time this had been accomplished, following Jill Bright's two opening words in her second show.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Snedden | Score | Amey Deshpande | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRTAIUGOV | RAGOUT | 6 – 0 | GRIT | AGOUTI*, GIAOUR*, GUITAR*, VIGOUR*, VIRAGO* | 6 |
| 2 | LXEIMEGPU | EXILE | 11 – 5 | PLUME | GUIMPE*, LEGUME*, MEGILP | 12 |
| 3 | STZMOEASH | STEAMS | 17 – 11 | MASHES | MATZOHS* | 19 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 8 2 7 → 591 | 591
8 × 75 − (7 + 2) |
27 – 21 | 591
8 × 75 − (7 + 2) |
|
29 |
| 5 | TOGRIYLEA | GREATLY | 34 – 28 | GREATLY | REGALITY | 37 |
| 6 | SFDEUETLR | FLUSTERED | 52 – 28 | DUSTER | 55 | |
| 7 | TLROANSIE | RELATIONS | 70 – 28 | LATRINES | ORIENTALS, TENSORIAL* | 73 |
| 8 | 75 3 1 4 10 7 → 143 | 143
(3 − 1) × 75 − 7 |
80 – 38 | 143
(3 − 1) × 75 − 7 |
|
83 |
| 9 | GNATEFFIC | 80 – 38 | effacting ☓
(6.25 seconds) |
AFFECTING | 93 |
