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[[Nik Von Uexkull]] played [[Helen Waterston]], with Nik Von Uexkull winning {{score|71|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Nik Von Uexkull]] played [[Helen Waterston]], with Nik Von Uexkull winning {{score|71|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Digance]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | A [[Richard Whiteley]] anecdote from this episode was repeated during [[Episode 4473]]. | + | A [[Richard Whiteley]] anecdote from this episode was repeated during ''[[Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley]]'' and again in [[Episode 4473]]. The anecdote can be viewed here [https://youtu.be/pFbumvpcvuw]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|790|sol2=7 × 100 + 9 × 10 | |790|sol2=7 × 100 + 9 × 10 | ||
|31|30|42}} | |31|30|42}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |CABSLOPE||PLACEBOS}} | + | {{R-TTT |CABSLOPE|You'll get no side effects with these tablets.|PLACEBOS}} |
{{R-letters| 6|SLFIOUYDI|FLUIDS |FLUIDS |SOLIDIFY | 37|36 | 50}} | {{R-letters| 6|SLFIOUYDI|FLUIDS |FLUIDS |SOLIDIFY | 37|36 | 50}} | ||
{{R-letters| 7|TMPNOAOAT|ATOM |TAMPON |OTTOMAN* | 37|42 | 57}} | {{R-letters| 7|TMPNOAOAT|ATOM |TAMPON |OTTOMAN* | 37|42 | 57}} | ||
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|other=976|solother=(75 − 8 − 6) × 8 × 2 | |other=976|solother=(75 − 8 − 6) × 8 × 2 | ||
|52|49|79}} | |52|49|79}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |GIVENMOR||REMOVING}} | + | {{R-TTT |GIVENMOR|What the stripper ended up doing to matt.|REMOVING}} |
{{R-letters|11|LCHQIOUDE|COILED |chique {{x}}|CLIQUE, CLOQUE*, COLDIE*, DOCILE, DOUCHE*, LOUCHE, QUICHE| 58|49 | 85}} | {{R-letters|11|LCHQIOUDE|COILED |chique {{x}}|CLIQUE, CLOQUE*, COLDIE*, DOCILE, DOUCHE*, LOUCHE, QUICHE| 58|49 | 85}} | ||
{{R-letters|12|DLKAEFSIG|FLAKED |LAKES |GADFLIES | 64|49 | 93}} | {{R-letters|12|DLKAEFSIG|FLAKED |LAKES |GADFLIES | 64|49 | 93}} | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|PURESEEDS|c2sol=SUPERSEDE|c2time=1.75|71|66|121}} | {{R-conundrum|15|PURESEEDS|c2sol=SUPERSEDE|c2time=1.75|71|66|121}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:3688}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3688}} | ||
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[[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 01:40, 6 January 2024
Episode 3688 was broadcast on 22 April 2004, as part of Series 51.
Nik Von Uexkull played Helen Waterston, with Nik Von Uexkull winning 71 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
A Richard Whiteley anecdote from this episode was repeated during Mr Countdown: A Tribute to Richard Whiteley and again in Episode 4473. The anecdote can be viewed here [1].
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nik Von Uexkull | Score | Helen Waterson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SPVUOERLN | PROVEN | 0 – 7 | VELOURS | OVERPLUS* | 8 |
| 2 | TCSIAMELS | CLIMATES | 8 – 7 | CALMEST | CASTEISM*, CLEMATIS, SCALIEST | 16 |
| 3 | GXAITPEON | TAPING | 14 – 13 | TAXING | PINOTAGE | 24 |
| 4 | DRTAECHOB | CHARTED | 21 – 20 | CHARTED | BROACHED*, CHORDATE | 32 |
| 5 | 100 1 9 10 7 5 → 790 | 790
7 × 100 + 9 × 10 |
31 – 30 | 790
7 × 100 + 9 × 10 |
|
42 |
| TTT | CABSLOPE | You'll get no side effects with these tablets. | PLACEBOS | |||
| 6 | SLFIOUYDI | FLUIDS | 37 – 36 | FLUIDS | SOLIDIFY | 50 |
| 7 | TMPNOAOAT | ATOM | 37 – 42 | TAMPON | OTTOMAN* | 57 |
| 8 | GRCEODRAS | SCARRED | 44 – 49 | RECORDS | ADORERS*, CADGERS*, CARDERS*, CARGOES*, COARSER*, CODGERS, CORDAGE, CORSAGE*, DROSERA*, GRADERS*, GROCERS*, REGARDS* | 64 |
| 9 | WNEATRIES | SWEATIER | 52 – 49 | WINTERS | RESINATE, TRAINEES, WEARIEST* | 72 |
| 10 | 75 4 2 8 8 6 → 977 | — | 52 – 49 | 989 |
CV: 976/978 Best: 976 = (75 − 8 − 6) × 8 × 2 |
79 |
| TTT | GIVENMOR | What the stripper ended up doing to matt. | REMOVING | |||
| 11 | LCHQIOUDE | COILED | 58 – 49 | chique ☓ | CLIQUE, CLOQUE*, COLDIE*, DOCILE, DOUCHE*, LOUCHE, QUICHE | 85 |
| 12 | DLKAEFSIG | FLAKED | 64 – 49 | LAKES | GADFLIES | 93 |
| 13 | RNUEMSAIR | SEMINAR | 71 – 49 | RAINS | ANEURISM, MARINERS, MURRAINS* | 101 |
| 14 | 75 3 2 10 2 1 → 616 | 609 | 71 – 56 | 611
(3 × 2 + 2) × 75 + 10 + 1 |
CV: 616 = (75 + 2) × (10 − 2) |
111 |
| 15 | PURESEEDS | 71 – 66 | SUPERSEDE
(1.75 seconds) |
121 | ||
