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[[Richard Brittain]] played [[Stu Horsey]], with Richard Brittain winning {{score|83|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Paul Zenon]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Richard Brittain]] played [[Stu Horsey]], with Richard Brittain winning {{score|83|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Paul Zenon]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 6, Brittain was not asked to spell his word, but since [[Carol Vorderman]] displayed {{word|REALISES}} on the board, this has been taken as his declaration here rather than {{word|REALIZES}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters| 3|AEOSTSKDR|ROASTED |SKATERS |ASSORTED, TORSADES | 21|14 | 23}} | {{R-letters| 3|AEOSTSKDR|ROASTED |SKATERS |ASSORTED, TORSADES | 21|14 | 23}} | ||
{{R-letters| 4|LTRJTIEPI|TRIPLE |jilter {{x}}|TRIPLET | 27|14 | 30}} | {{R-letters| 4|LTRJTIEPI|TRIPLE |jilter {{x}}|TRIPLET | 27|14 | 30}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers| 5|7|5 | + | {{R-numbers| 5|100|6|7|9|5|7| 767 |
|767|sol1=(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 − (7 − 5) | |767|sol1=(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 − (7 − 5) | ||
|767|sol2=(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 + 5 − 7 | |767|sol2=(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 + 5 − 7 | ||
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{{R-letters| 8|MBTOEDOCE|cometed {{x}}|BOOTED |BECOME*, BOOMED*, BOOTEE, COMBED*, COMEDO*, COOEED*, COOMBE*, DEMOTE, EMOTED*, MOOTED, TOMCOD*| 45|45 | 61}} | {{R-letters| 8|MBTOEDOCE|cometed {{x}}|BOOTED |BECOME*, BOOMED*, BOOTEE, COMBED*, COMEDO*, COOEED*, COOMBE*, DEMOTE, EMOTED*, MOOTED, TOMCOD*| 45|45 | 61}} | ||
{{R-letters| 9|IUOEGPVSN|SOUPING |SOUPING |ENVIOUS, GUINEPS*, IGNEOUS, NIVEOUS*, PIGEONS, VEINOUS*| 52|52 | 68}} | {{R-letters| 9|IUOEGPVSN|SOUPING |SOUPING |ENVIOUS, GUINEPS*, IGNEOUS, NIVEOUS*, PIGEONS, VEINOUS*| 52|52 | 68}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers|10| | + | {{R-numbers|10|50|75|1|1|8|3| 148 |
|148|sol1=75 + 50 + 3 × 8 − 1 | |148|sol1=75 + 50 + 3 × 8 − 1 | ||
| − | |148|sol2=50 | + | |148|sol2=3 × 50 − 1 − 1 |
|62|62|78}} | |62|62|78}} | ||
{{R-TTT |SAMEGIRL|The state of reigning supreme.|REGALISM}} | {{R-TTT |SAMEGIRL|The state of reigning supreme.|REGALISM}} | ||
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{{R-letters|12|LNTSDOURE|UNSORTED |unstored {{x}}|ROUNDELS, ROUNDEST*, TONSURED*, TRUNDLES, TURNSOLE*, UNSOLDER*| 77|62 | 93}} | {{R-letters|12|LNTSDOURE|UNSORTED |unstored {{x}}|ROUNDELS, ROUNDEST*, TONSURED*, TRUNDLES, TURNSOLE*, UNSOLDER*| 77|62 | 93}} | ||
{{R-letters|13|OIAEFGXSB|FOGIES |BOGIES |BEFOGS*, BIOGAS*, FOXIES*, GOBIES*| 83|68 | 99}} | {{R-letters|13|OIAEFGXSB|FOGIES |BOGIES |BEFOGS*, BIOGAS*, FOXIES*, GOBIES*| 83|68 | 99}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers|14|8|3|8 | + | {{R-numbers|14|9|5|9|8|3|8| 822 |
|— | |— | ||
|818|sol2=9 × 9 × (5 − 3 + 8) + 8 | |818|sol2=9 × 9 × (5 − 3 + 8) + 8 | ||
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{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|8QwjUYSuCgE}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:4261}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:4261}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 55]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 55]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:19, 8 October 2021
Episode 4261 was broadcast on 21 December 2006, and was the second semi-final of Series 55.
Richard Brittain played Stu Horsey, with Richard Brittain winning 83 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Paul Zenon, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 6, Brittain was not asked to spell his word, but since Carol Vorderman displayed REALISES on the board, this has been taken as his declaration here rather than REALIZES.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Brittain | Score | Stu Horsey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIEHRNPRS | HARPIES | 7 – 7 | PARRIES | HARPERS*, HARRIES, HEPARIN*, HERNIAS*, NEARISH*, PRAISER*, RAPIERS*, RASPIER*, REPAIRS*, SEPHIRA*, SHARPEN, SHARPER*, SHARPIE* | 7 |
| 2 | NDTMAOIYE | AMNIOTE | 14 – 7 | MINTED | DOMINATE, DYNAMITE | 15 |
| 3 | AEOSTSKDR | ROASTED | 21 – 14 | SKATERS | ASSORTED, TORSADES | 23 |
| 4 | LTRJTIEPI | TRIPLE | 27 – 14 | jilter ☓ | TRIPLET | 30 |
| 5 | 100 6 7 9 5 7 → 767 | 767
(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 − (7 − 5) |
37 – 24 | 767
(100 + 9) × 7 + 6 + 5 − 7 |
|
40 |
| TTT | ICYHINGE | It's the condition of good clean fun. | HYGIENIC | |||
| 6 | SREILAZSE | REALISES | 45 – 32 | SLEAZIER | REALIZES* | 48 |
| 7 | AIAEPDRDC | PAIRED | 45 – 39 | PARADED | ARCADED | 55 |
| 8 | MBTOEDOCE | cometed ☓ | 45 – 45 | BOOTED | BECOME*, BOOMED*, BOOTEE, COMBED*, COMEDO*, COOEED*, COOMBE*, DEMOTE, EMOTED*, MOOTED, TOMCOD* | 61 |
| 9 | IUOEGPVSN | SOUPING | 52 – 52 | SOUPING | ENVIOUS, GUINEPS*, IGNEOUS, NIVEOUS*, PIGEONS, VEINOUS* | 68 |
| 10 | 50 75 1 1 8 3 → 148 | 148
75 + 50 + 3 × 8 − 1 |
62 – 62 | 148
3 × 50 − 1 − 1 |
|
78 |
| TTT | SAMEGIRL | The state of reigning supreme. | REGALISM | |||
| 11 | AEIFRQTMN | MINARET | 69 – 62 | RETAIN | FAINTER*, FIREMAN, MERANTI*, RAIMENT | 85 |
| 12 | LNTSDOURE | UNSORTED | 77 – 62 | unstored ☓ | ROUNDELS, ROUNDEST*, TONSURED*, TRUNDLES, TURNSOLE*, UNSOLDER* | 93 |
| 13 | OIAEFGXSB | FOGIES | 83 – 68 | BOGIES | BEFOGS*, BIOGAS*, FOXIES*, GOBIES* | 99 |
| 14 | 9 5 9 8 3 8 → 822 | — | 83 – 75 | 818
9 × 9 × (5 − 3 + 8) + 8 |
CV: 820 Best: 822 = (8 × 9 − 9) × (8 + 5) + 3 |
109 |
| 15 | MARYSFOOT | 83 – 75 | STYROFOAM | 119 | ||
