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[[Adam Laws]] played [[Chris Cummins]], with Chris Cummins winning {{score|97|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Adam Laws]] played [[Chris Cummins]], with Chris Cummins winning {{score|97|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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+ | NOTE: [[Richard Whiteley]] erroneously stated Cummins' points total as 963 instead of 965 in his introduction. | ||
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+ | The audience member who solved the [[conundrum]] was [[Series 46]] champion [[Ben Wilson]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Adam Laws|Chris Cummins}} | {{Rounds-start|Adam Laws|Chris Cummins}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |GSMIEANTO|STEAMING |STEAMING |AMNIOTES*, MAGNETOS, MANGIEST*, MEGATONS, MITOGENS*, MONTAGES| 8|8 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |GSMIEANTO|STEAMING |STEAMING |AMNIOTES*, MAGNETOS, MANGIEST*, MEGATONS*, MITOGENS*, MONTAGES| 8|8 | 8}} |
{{R-letters |2 |LDCTRIEOF|CORDITE |TREFOIL |CORTILE*, CROFTED*, FLIRTED, LOFTIER*, TRIFLED*, TRIFOLD*| 15|15 | 15}} | {{R-letters |2 |LDCTRIEOF|CORDITE |TREFOIL |CORTILE*, CROFTED*, FLIRTED, LOFTIER*, TRIFLED*, TRIFOLD*| 15|15 | 15}} | ||
{{R-letters |3 |RLSEIUMHE|LEISURE |MISRULE |HELMERS*, MUSHIER* | 22|22 | 22}} | {{R-letters |3 |RLSEIUMHE|LEISURE |MISRULE |HELMERS*, MUSHIER* | 22|22 | 22}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |5 | 5|3|4|1|7|3| 352 | {{R-numbers |5 | 5|3|4|1|7|3| 352 | ||
|351 | |351 | ||
− | |352|sol2=(4 | + | |352|sol2=(7 + 4) × (3 + 1) × (5 + 3) |
|22|40|40}} | |22|40|40}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |KYLIEWEB|Purchase every seven days, or every two weeks.|BIWEEKLY}} |
{{R-letters |6 |RDTGHAEOE|GOATHERD |GATHERED |DEROGATE* | 30|48 | 48}} | {{R-letters |6 |RDTGHAEOE|GOATHERD |GATHERED |DEROGATE* | 30|48 | 48}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |XMASDOKUC|DOCKS |SMOCK |DUMKAS*, MUCOSA* | 35|53 | 54}} | {{R-letters |7 |XMASDOKUC|DOCKS |SMOCK |DUMKAS*, MUCOSA* | 35|53 | 54}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |8 | | + | {{R-letters |8 |JSMLNTAIE|MANLIEST |AILMENTS | | 43|61 | 62}} |
{{R-letters |9 |BDROUISPE|SPIDER |BRUISED |BORIDES*, DISROBE*, PERIODS, ROSEBUD*, SOUPIER*| 43|68 | 69}} | {{R-letters |9 |BDROUISPE|SPIDER |BRUISED |BORIDES*, DISROBE*, PERIODS, ROSEBUD*, SOUPIER*| 43|68 | 69}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 6|4|3|1|5|1| 899 | {{R-numbers |10| 6|4|3|1|5|1| 899 | ||
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|other=720|solother=6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × (1 + 1) | |other=720|solother=6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × (1 + 1) | ||
|43|68|69}} | |43|68|69}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |TROTONCE|An {{w|Cornetto (frozen dessert)|ice cream}} in the orchestra.|CORNETTO}} |
{{R-letters |11|VNMAEONDI|MANNED |MAIDEN |MONDAINE* | 49|74 | 77}} | {{R-letters |11|VNMAEONDI|MANNED |MAIDEN |MONDAINE* | 49|74 | 77}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|RCPNBLOIO|COLON |BRONCO |ORCINOL* | 49|80 | 84}} | {{R-letters |12|RCPNBLOIO|COLON |BRONCO |ORCINOL* | 49|80 | 84}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 6|10|7|7|2|4| 177 | {{R-numbers |14| 6|10|7|7|2|4| 177 | ||
|177|sol1=(6 + 4 + 7) × 10 + 7 | |177|sol1=(6 + 4 + 7) × 10 + 7 | ||
− | |177|sol2=(6 + 4 | + | |177|sol2=(10 + 7) × (6 + 4) + 7 |
|59|97|101}} | |59|97|101}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|FREDBATES|c1time=26.75|c1sol=fastbreed {{x}}|sol=BREASTFED|59|97|111}} | {{R-conundrum|15|FREDBATES|c1time=26.75|c1sol=fastbreed {{x}}|sol=BREASTFED|59|97|111}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | {{YouTube|CcZuDfgd_qc}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:3612}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3612}} | ||
+ | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 50]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 50]] | ||
[[Category:Semi-finals]] | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
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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 Richard Digance as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Richard Digance as a guest]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 21 August 2023
Episode 3612 was broadcast on 17 December 2003, and was the first semi-final of Series 50.
Adam Laws played Chris Cummins, with Chris Cummins winning 97 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Richard Whiteley erroneously stated Cummins' points total as 963 instead of 965 in his introduction.
The audience member who solved the conundrum was Series 46 champion Ben Wilson.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Adam Laws | Score | Chris Cummins | Others | Max. |
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1 | GSMIEANTO | STEAMING | 8 – 8 | STEAMING | AMNIOTES*, MAGNETOS, MANGIEST*, MEGATONS*, MITOGENS*, MONTAGES | 8 |
2 | LDCTRIEOF | CORDITE | 15 – 15 | TREFOIL | CORTILE*, CROFTED*, FLIRTED, LOFTIER*, TRIFLED*, TRIFOLD* | 15 |
3 | RLSEIUMHE | LEISURE | 22 – 22 | MISRULE | HELMERS*, MUSHIER* | 22 |
4 | YNRCSAOET | CANTERS | 22 – 30 | ANCESTOR | ANCESTRY, ENACTORS* | 30 |
5 | 5 3 4 1 7 3 → 352 | 351 | 22 – 40 | 352
(7 + 4) × (3 + 1) × (5 + 3) |
|
40 |
TTT | KYLIEWEB | Purchase every seven days, or every two weeks. | BIWEEKLY | |||
6 | RDTGHAEOE | GOATHERD | 30 – 48 | GATHERED | DEROGATE* | 48 |
7 | XMASDOKUC | DOCKS | 35 – 53 | SMOCK | DUMKAS*, MUCOSA* | 54 |
8 | JSMLNTAIE | MANLIEST | 43 – 61 | AILMENTS | 62 | |
9 | BDROUISPE | SPIDER | 43 – 68 | BRUISED | BORIDES*, DISROBE*, PERIODS, ROSEBUD*, SOUPIER* | 69 |
10 | 6 4 3 1 5 1 → 899 | — | 43 – 68 | — |
CV: 451 Best: 720 = 6 × 5 × 4 × 3 × (1 + 1) |
69 |
TTT | TROTONCE | An ice cream in the orchestra. | CORNETTO | |||
11 | VNMAEONDI | MANNED | 49 – 74 | MAIDEN | MONDAINE* | 77 |
12 | RCPNBLOIO | COLON | 49 – 80 | BRONCO | ORCINOL* | 84 |
13 | RUZESPALO | PALES | 49 – 87 | PERUSAL | LEPROUS*, PARLOUS*, PAROLES*, PELORUS*, REPOSAL*, ZEALOUS | 91 |
14 | 6 10 7 7 2 4 → 177 | 177
(6 + 4 + 7) × 10 + 7 |
59 – 97 | 177
(10 + 7) × (6 + 4) + 7 |
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101 |
15 | FREDBATES | fastbreed ☓
(26.75 seconds) |
59 – 97 | BREASTFED | 111 |