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[[John Rainsden]] played [[Stan Airey]], with Stan Airey winning 61 - 49. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Lionel Blair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | [[John Rainsden]] played [[Stan Airey]], with Stan Airey winning 61 - 49. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Lionel Blair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|John Rainsden|Stan Airy}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |MTSNEAELU|MANTLES |MEANEST |EMULATES*, TALESMEN*| 7|7 | 8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |OWTADSITE|WAISTED |WAISTED |TWISTED, IODATES*, TOADIES*, TOASTIE*, SWATTED*, SWOTTED*, TOASTED*| 14|14 | 15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |YJRDAEIMV|DREAMY |DREAMY |MYRIAD, ADMIRE*, AVIDER*, VARIED*| 20|20 | 21}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|2|10|3|7|5| 639 | ||
| + | |638|sol1=50*(10+3) - (7+5) | ||
| + | |640|sol2=50*(10+3) - (2*5) | ||
| + | |other=639|solother=(50+5)*(10+2) - 3*7 | ||
| + | |27|27|31}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |AROILERSO|LORRIES |AEROSOL |ORIOLES, ROSEOLA*, RAILERS*, SORORAL*| 34|34 | 38}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |DFSFAEUGI|GAFFED |DIFFUSE |GAUDIES* | 34|41 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |ETANZAHBG|NEATH |BEAT |THANAGE* | 39|41 | 52}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|6|9|10|3|8| 180 | ||
| + | |180|sol1=10 * 6 * 3 | ||
| + | |180|sol2=50*(9-6) + 3*10 | ||
| + | |49|51|62}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|BURNTHARE|c2time=2½|c2sol=HEARTBURN|49|61|72}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 44|2984]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 44|2984]] | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 27 August 2010
Episode 2984 was broadcast on 5 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
John Rainsden played Stan Airey, with Stan Airey winning 61 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rainsden | Score | Stan Airy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTSNEAELU | MANTLES | 7 – 7 | MEANEST | EMULATES*, TALESMEN* | 8 |
| 2 | OWTADSITE | WAISTED | 14 – 14 | WAISTED | TWISTED, IODATES*, TOADIES*, TOASTIE*, SWATTED*, SWOTTED*, TOASTED* | 15 |
| 3 | YJRDAEIMV | DREAMY | 20 – 20 | DREAMY | MYRIAD, ADMIRE*, AVIDER*, VARIED* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 2 10 3 7 5 → 639 | 638
50*(10+3) - (7+5) |
27 – 27 | 640
50*(10+3) - (2*5) |
Best: 639 = (50+5)*(10+2) - 3*7 |
31 |
| 5 | AROILERSO | LORRIES | 34 – 34 | AEROSOL | ORIOLES, ROSEOLA*, RAILERS*, SORORAL* | 38 |
| 6 | DFSFAEUGI | GAFFED | 34 – 41 | DIFFUSE | GAUDIES* | 45 |
| 7 | ETANZAHBG | NEATH | 39 – 41 | BEAT | THANAGE* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 6 9 10 3 8 → 180 | 180
10 * 6 * 3 |
49 – 51 | 180
50*(9-6) + 3*10 |
|
62 |
| 9 | BURNTHARE | 49 – 61 | HEARTBURN
(2½ seconds) |
72 |
