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[[Ian Graham]] played [[Ian Alexander]], with Ian Alexander winning {{score|82|77}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ian Graham]] played [[Ian Alexander]], with Ian Alexander winning {{score|82|77}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | In Round 14, for reasons unknown, Graham's total displayed on his scoreboard erroneously increased by | + | In Round 14, for reasons unknown, Graham's total displayed on his scoreboard erroneously increased by nine points instead of ten; although this did not affect the outcome of the match, the mistake was not corrected and so the final score was displayed as {{score|76|82}}. |
Notably, this episode was [[Des Lynam]]'s 100th episode. | Notably, this episode was [[Des Lynam]]'s 100th episode. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Ian Graham|Ian Alexander}} | {{Rounds-start|Ian Graham|Ian Alexander}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 1|DRYIOEMRI|DRIER |RIDER |DORMER, RIMIER* | 5|5 | 6}} | + | {{R-letters | 1|DRYIOEMRI|DRIER |RIDER |DORMER, RIMIER* | 5|5 | 6}} |
− | {{R-letters| 2|NLDOATIOC|LOCATION |ACTION |CONOIDAL* | 13|5 | 14}} | + | {{R-letters | 2|NLDOATIOC|LOCATION |ACTION |CONOIDAL* | 13|5 | 14}} |
− | {{R-letters| 3|GQPAEASGD|ADAGES |SAGGED |AGAPES*, ESPADA*, GASPED*| 19|11 | 20}} | + | {{R-letters | 3|GQPAEASGD|ADAGES |SAGGED |AGAPES*, ESPADA*, GASPED*| 19|11 | 20}} |
− | {{R-letters| 4|IESNHAZDR|HARDENS |HANDIER |HANDIES*, HERNIAS*, HINDERS*, NEARISH*, NERDISH*, SANDIER, SARDINE, SHADIER*, SHRINED*| 26|18 | 27}} | + | {{R-letters | 4|IESNHAZDR|HARDENS |HANDIER |HANDIES*, HERNIAS*, HINDERS*, NEARISH*, NERDISH*, SANDIER, SARDINE, SHADIER*, SHRINED*| 26|18 | 27}} |
− | {{R-numbers| 5|25|3|9|4|4|6| 827 | + | {{R-numbers | 5| 25|3|9|4|4|6| 827 |
|827 {{x}} | |827 {{x}} | ||
|827|sol2=(9 × 4 − 3) × 25 + 6 − 4 | |827|sol2=(9 × 4 − 3) × 25 + 6 − 4 | ||
|26|28|37}} | |26|28|37}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |AMPISCES|It'll help you get away from it all.|ESCAPISM}} |
− | {{R-letters| 6|LRSCOERTI|CLOISTER |COSTLIER |CORTILES | 34|36 | 45}} | + | {{R-letters | 6|LRSCOERTI|CLOISTER |COSTLIER |CORTILES | 34|36 | 45}} |
− | {{R-letters| 7|PKGUEONLI|ELOPING |ELOPING |LOUPING* | 41|43 | 52}} | + | {{R-letters | 7|PKGUEONLI|ELOPING |ELOPING |LOUPING* | 41|43 | 52}} |
− | {{R-letters| 8|RLFEARTOD|FLOATED |LEOTARD |DEFLATOR* | 48|50 | 60}} | + | {{R-letters | 8|RLFEARTOD|FLOATED |LEOTARD |DEFLATOR* | 48|50 | 60}} |
− | {{R-letters| 9|WTSEOENXT|EXTENTS |wettens {{x}}|TOWNEES* | 55|50 | 67}} | + | {{R-letters | 9|WTSEOENXT|EXTENTS |wettens {{x}}|TOWNEES* | 55|50 | 67}} |
− | {{R-numbers|10|75|100|4|2|2|8| 663 | + | {{R-numbers |10| 75|100|4|2|2|8| 663 |
|664 | |664 | ||
|663|sol2=(8 − 2) × (100 − 2) + 75 | |663|sol2=(8 − 2) × (100 − 2) + 75 | ||
|55|60|77}} | |55|60|77}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |SUNTOADS|It shocks and surprises.|ASTOUNDS}} |
− | {{R-letters|11|SNPIEIMBE|nimbies {{x}}|nimbies {{x}}|PIEMEN | 55|60 | 83}} | + | {{R-letters |11|SNPIEIMBE|nimbies {{x}}|nimbies {{x}}|PIEMEN | 55|60 | 83}} |
− | {{R-letters|12|PVTAOEFRU|POUTER |VAPOUR |FAVOUR, PROTEA*, TROUPE*, UPRATE*| 61|66 | 89}} | + | {{R-letters |12|PVTAOEFRU|POUTER |VAPOUR |FAVOUR, PROTEA*, TROUPE*, UPRATE*| 61|66 | 89}} |
− | {{R-letters|13|BCTAEADTE|BATTED |DEBATE |ABETTED, ACETATE* | 67|72 | 96}} | + | {{R-letters |13|BCTAEADTE|BATTED |DEBATE |ABETTED, ACETATE* | 67|72 | 96}} |
− | {{R-numbers|14|25|75|9|2|6|6| 726 | + | {{R-numbers |14| 25|75|9|2|6|6| 726 |
|726|sol1=(6 × 2 + 9 + 75 + 25) × 6 | |726|sol1=(6 × 2 + 9 + 75 + 25) × 6 | ||
|725 | |725 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|WILUTANGO|c2sol=OUTLAWING|c2time=2.25|77|82|116}} | {{R-conundrum|15|WILUTANGO|c2sol=OUTLAWING|c2time=2.25|77|82|116}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
+ | |||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{YouTube|Pr9q986v_uA}} | {{YouTube|Pr9q986v_uA}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:4059}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:4059}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 54]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 54]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Philip Franks as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Philip Franks as a guest]] | ||
[[Category:Saturday episodes]] | [[Category:Saturday episodes]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] |
Latest revision as of 17:15, 4 July 2022
Episode 4059 was broadcast on 18 March 2006, as part of Series 54.
Ian Graham played Ian Alexander, with Ian Alexander winning 82 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
In Round 14, for reasons unknown, Graham's total displayed on his scoreboard erroneously increased by nine points instead of ten; although this did not affect the outcome of the match, the mistake was not corrected and so the final score was displayed as 76 – 82.
Notably, this episode was Des Lynam's 100th episode.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ian Graham | Score | Ian Alexander | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | DRYIOEMRI | DRIER | 5 – 5 | RIDER | DORMER, RIMIER* | 6 |
2 | NLDOATIOC | LOCATION | 13 – 5 | ACTION | CONOIDAL* | 14 |
3 | GQPAEASGD | ADAGES | 19 – 11 | SAGGED | AGAPES*, ESPADA*, GASPED* | 20 |
4 | IESNHAZDR | HARDENS | 26 – 18 | HANDIER | HANDIES*, HERNIAS*, HINDERS*, NEARISH*, NERDISH*, SANDIER, SARDINE, SHADIER*, SHRINED* | 27 |
5 | 25 3 9 4 4 6 → 827 | 827 ☓ | 26 – 28 | 827
(9 × 4 − 3) × 25 + 6 − 4 |
|
37 |
TTT | AMPISCES | It'll help you get away from it all. | ESCAPISM | |||
6 | LRSCOERTI | CLOISTER | 34 – 36 | COSTLIER | CORTILES | 45 |
7 | PKGUEONLI | ELOPING | 41 – 43 | ELOPING | LOUPING* | 52 |
8 | RLFEARTOD | FLOATED | 48 – 50 | LEOTARD | DEFLATOR* | 60 |
9 | WTSEOENXT | EXTENTS | 55 – 50 | wettens ☓ | TOWNEES* | 67 |
10 | 75 100 4 2 2 8 → 663 | 664 | 55 – 60 | 663
(8 − 2) × (100 − 2) + 75 |
|
77 |
TTT | SUNTOADS | It shocks and surprises. | ASTOUNDS | |||
11 | SNPIEIMBE | nimbies ☓ | 55 – 60 | nimbies ☓ | PIEMEN | 83 |
12 | PVTAOEFRU | POUTER | 61 – 66 | VAPOUR | FAVOUR, PROTEA*, TROUPE*, UPRATE* | 89 |
13 | BCTAEADTE | BATTED | 67 – 72 | DEBATE | ABETTED, ACETATE* | 96 |
14 | 25 75 9 2 6 6 → 726 | 726
(6 × 2 + 9 + 75 + 25) × 6 |
77 – 72 | 725 |
|
106 |
15 | WILUTANGO | 77 – 82 | OUTLAWING
(2.25 seconds) |
116 |