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{{episode|previous=Episode 4622|next=Episode 4624}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 4622|next=Episode 4624}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 4623''' was broadcast on 16 June 2008 | + | '''Episode 4623''' was broadcast on 16 June 2008, and was the third quarter-final of [[Series 58]]. |
| − | [[Tim Reypert]] played [[Richard Priest]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|90|53}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Tim Reypert]] played [[Richard Priest]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|90|53}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |BLGEOISML|limboes {{x}}|MOLLIES |GOLLIES*, MOBILES*, OBLIGES*| 35|49 | 52}} | {{R-letters |7 |BLGEOISML|limboes {{x}}|MOLLIES |GOLLIES*, MOBILES*, OBLIGES*| 35|49 | 52}} | ||
{{R-letters |8 |OANSRUTRA|OUTRAN |OUTRAN |AURORAS* | 41|55 | 59}} | {{R-letters |8 |OANSRUTRA|OUTRAN |OUTRAN |AURORAS* | 41|55 | 59}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |9 |RNHEIOESF|FRESHEN |HEROINES | | + | {{R-letters |9 |RNHEIOESF|FRESHEN |HEROINES | | 41|63 | 67}} |
{{R-numbers |10| 50|8|10|3|8|5| 711 | {{R-numbers |10| 50|8|10|3|8|5| 711 | ||
|710|sol1=(8 + 8 + 5 + 50) × 10 | |710|sol1=(8 + 8 + 5 + 50) × 10 | ||
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|48|63|74}} | |48|63|74}} | ||
{{R-TTT |TAILFINS|We're on the lookout for one of these this week.|FINALIST}} | {{R-TTT |TAILFINS|We're on the lookout for one of these this week.|FINALIST}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|AINSDXOUT|ANXIOUS |OXIDANTS | | + | {{R-letters |11|AINSDXOUT|ANXIOUS |OXIDANTS | | 48|71 | 82}} |
{{R-letters |12|JKSIABITR|BRISK |BAITS |SIRTAKI* | 53|76 | 89}} | {{R-letters |12|JKSIABITR|BRISK |BAITS |SIRTAKI* | 53|76 | 89}} | ||
{{R-letters |13|SNTCEOADT|decatons {{x}}|COASTED |ATTENDS*, CONTEST*, COSTATE*, DEACONS*, DECANTS*, DESCANT*, DOCENTS*, DONATES*, NOTATED*, NOTATES*, OCTANTS*, SCANTED*, SCATTED*, TOASTED*| 53|83 | 96}} | {{R-letters |13|SNTCEOADT|decatons {{x}}|COASTED |ATTENDS*, CONTEST*, COSTATE*, DEACONS*, DECANTS*, DESCANT*, DOCENTS*, DONATES*, NOTATED*, NOTATES*, OCTANTS*, SCANTED*, SCATTED*, TOASTED*| 53|83 | 96}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 100|4|10|6|6|5| 861 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|4|10|6|6|5| 861 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
|859|sol2=(10 − 6 ÷ 6) × (100 − 4) − 5 | |859|sol2=(10 − 6 ÷ 6) × (100 − 4) − 5 | ||
|cv=860 | |cv=860 | ||
| − | |other=861|solother=100 × 10 − 6 × 6 × 4 | + | |other=861|solother=100 × 10 − 6 × 6 × 4 + 5 |
|53|90|106}} | |53|90|106}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|FINESTHAM|sol=MINESHAFT|53|90|116}} | {{R-conundrum|15|FINESTHAM|sol=MINESHAFT|53|90|116}} | ||
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[[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 Phil Hammond as a guest]] | + | [[Category:Episodes with Dr Phil Hammond as a guest]] |
Latest revision as of 13:12, 31 December 2022
Episode 4623 was broadcast on 16 June 2008, and was the third quarter-final of Series 58.
Tim Reypert played Richard Priest, with Richard Priest winning 90 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tim Reypert | Score | Richard Priest | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTCREAEEV | CREATE | 0 – 7 | VETERAN | ENERVATE*, VENERATE* | 8 |
| 2 | PIUZPEDOS | ZIPPED | 6 – 13 | ZIPPED | DOPPIES*, DUPPIES*, UPSIZED | 15 |
| 3 | YRCAEIMSI | CREAMY | 12 – 19 | CREAMS | AMICES*, ARMIES*, CARIES*, CRIMES*, ERICAS*, MACERS*, MISERY, RACISM, SAMIER*, SARMIE*, SCREAM*, SMEARY | 21 |
| 4 | EAODQLAOP | POODLE | 18 – 25 | POOLED | LOOPED*, PEDALO | 27 |
| 5 | 25 10 5 7 8 9 → 434 | 434
(10 + 7) × 25 + 9 |
28 – 35 | 434
(10 + 7) × 25 + 9 |
|
37 |
| TTT | SITSPAIN | Head up or head down, they see it all in black and white. | PIANISTS | |||
| 6 | NEEGFATIR | FEARING | 35 – 42 | FEARING | ENARGITE*, GRATINEE | 45 |
| 7 | BLGEOISML | limboes ☓ | 35 – 49 | MOLLIES | GOLLIES*, MOBILES*, OBLIGES* | 52 |
| 8 | OANSRUTRA | OUTRAN | 41 – 55 | OUTRAN | AURORAS* | 59 |
| 9 | RNHEIOESF | FRESHEN | 41 – 63 | HEROINES | 67 | |
| 10 | 50 8 10 3 8 5 → 711 | 710
(8 + 8 + 5 + 50) × 10 |
48 – 63 | 703 |
CV: 712 |
74 |
| TTT | TAILFINS | We're on the lookout for one of these this week. | FINALIST | |||
| 11 | AINSDXOUT | ANXIOUS | 48 – 71 | OXIDANTS | 82 | |
| 12 | JKSIABITR | BRISK | 53 – 76 | BAITS | SIRTAKI* | 89 |
| 13 | SNTCEOADT | decatons ☓ | 53 – 83 | COASTED | ATTENDS*, CONTEST*, COSTATE*, DEACONS*, DECANTS*, DESCANT*, DOCENTS*, DONATES*, NOTATED*, NOTATES*, OCTANTS*, SCANTED*, SCATTED*, TOASTED* | 96 |
| 14 | 100 4 10 6 6 5 → 861 | — | 53 – 90 | 859
(10 − 6 ÷ 6) × (100 − 4) − 5 |
CV: 860 Best: 861 = 100 × 10 − 6 × 6 × 4 + 5 |
106 |
| 15 | FINESTHAM | 53 – 90 | MINESHAFT | 116 | ||
