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|cv=663|solcv=(75 + 6 + 3) × 8 − (8 + 1) | |cv=663|solcv=(75 + 6 + 3) × 8 − (8 + 1) | ||
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| − | {{R-TTT |HISPAPER||SAPPHIRE}} | + | {{R-TTT |HISPAPER|It comes in blue, this classical gem.|SAPPHIRE}} |
{{R-letters| 6|SIMPUDEBC|BUMPED |impudes {{x}}|MISCUED, PUMICED*, PUMICES| 27|34 | 45}} | {{R-letters| 6|SIMPUDEBC|BUMPED |impudes {{x}}|MISCUED, PUMICED*, PUMICES| 27|34 | 45}} | ||
{{R-letters| 7|THSAIAVDO|AVOIDS |AVOIDS |TOADISH | 33|40 | 52}} | {{R-letters| 7|THSAIAVDO|AVOIDS |AVOIDS |TOADISH | 33|40 | 52}} | ||
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|647|sol2=(6 × 4 + 2) × 25 − 3 | |647|sol2=(6 × 4 + 2) × 25 − 3 | ||
|50|65|78}} | |50|65|78}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |POSHYARD||RHAPSODY}} | + | {{R-TTT |POSHYARD|It comes in blue, this classical gem.|RHAPSODY}} |
{{R-letters|11|SMNIAERXI|MARINES |REMAINS |MARINISE | 57|72 | 86}} | {{R-letters|11|SMNIAERXI|MARINES |REMAINS |MARINISE | 57|72 | 86}} | ||
{{R-letters|12|BESTOFLEI|BELIEFS |FOIBLES |BOTFLIES | 64|79 | 94}} | {{R-letters|12|BESTOFLEI|BELIEFS |FOIBLES |BOTFLIES | 64|79 | 94}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Tom O'Connor as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Tom O'Connor as a guest]] | ||
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Revision as of 14:58, 11 June 2019
Episode 3666 was broadcast on 23 March 2004, as part of Series 51.
Andy Page played Gary Male, with Gary Male winning 92 – 74. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Page | Score | Gary Male | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTCIOAPDO | TRIPOD | 0 – 7 | CAROTID | APRICOT, PARODIC*, PAROTID, PICADOR, PORTICO* | 7 |
| 2 | WIRLESUTA | WASTREL | 7 – 14 | WAITERS | LAWSUIT, LUSTIER*, REALIST*, RETAILS, RITUALS*, SALTIER*, SALTIRE*, SALUTER*, WAILERS*, WARIEST* | 14 |
| 3 | LPNEUOMGE | LEMON | 7 – 20 | PLUNGE | EUGENOL* | 21 |
| 4 | LAKDETOFM | FLOATED | 14 – 27 | FLOATED | 28 | |
| 5 | 75 8 6 3 1 8 → 663 | 664
(8 + 1) × 75 − (8 + 3) |
21 – 34 | 664
(8 + 1) × 75 − (8 + 3) |
CV: 663 = (75 + 6 + 3) × 8 − (8 + 1) |
38 |
| TTT | HISPAPER | It comes in blue, this classical gem. | SAPPHIRE | |||
| 6 | SIMPUDEBC | BUMPED | 27 – 34 | impudes ☓ | MISCUED, PUMICED*, PUMICES | 45 |
| 7 | THSAIAVDO | AVOIDS | 33 – 40 | AVOIDS | TOADISH | 52 |
| 8 | GETMADPER | TRAMPED | 33 – 48 | TAMPERED | PARGETED | 60 |
| 9 | AINSEQCLR | ARSENIC | 40 – 55 | NAILERS | CARLINES | 68 |
| 10 | 25 8 4 3 2 6 → 647 | 647
(2 × 8 + 4 + 6) × 25 − 3 |
50 – 65 | 647
(6 × 4 + 2) × 25 − 3 |
|
78 |
| TTT | POSHYARD | It comes in blue, this classical gem. | RHAPSODY | |||
| 11 | SMNIAERXI | MARINES | 57 – 72 | REMAINS | MARINISE | 86 |
| 12 | BESTOFLEI | BELIEFS | 64 – 79 | FOIBLES | BOTFLIES | 94 |
| 13 | YRNOAEGRA | GRANARY | 64 – 87 | ORANGERY | 102 | |
| 14 | 5 2 4 7 7 10 → 757 | 749 | 64 – 92 | 763
10 × 7 × (5 + 4 + 2) − 7 |
CV: 757 = (2 × 4 + 7) × 5 × 10 + 7 |
112 |
| 15 | VAINGRILL | RIVALLING
(2.5 seconds) |
74 – 92 | 122 | ||
