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'''Episode 4626''' was broadcast on 19 June 2008 as the second semi-final of [[Series 58]].
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'''Episode 4626''' was broadcast on 19 June 2008 and was the second semi-final of [[Series 58]].
  
 
[[Richard Priest]] played [[Peter Davies]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|100|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Richard Priest]] played [[Peter Davies]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|100|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Richard Priest|Peter Davies}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Richard Priest|Peter Davies}}
{{R-letters  |1 |GPGOUISQA|QUIPS    |QUIPS    |AGIOS*, OUPAS*, PIOUS*, POUIS*, QUAGS*           |  5|5  |  5}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |GPGOUISQA|QUIPS    |QUIPS    |AGIOS*, OUPAS*, PIOUS*, POUIS*, QUAGS*|  5|5  |  5}}
{{R-letters  |2 |DTBOEIJBE|BETIDE  |JIBBED  |JOBBED, JOBBIE*                                   | 11|11 | 11}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |DTBOEIJBE|BETIDE  |JIBBED  |JOBBED, JOBBIE*     | 11|11 | 11}}
{{R-letters  |3 |GAENUIKSM|AMUSING  |MASKING  |ENIGMAS*, GAMINES*, GUINEAS, MAKINGS*, SEAMING*, SINKAGE*, UNMAKES*
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{{R-letters  |3 |GAENUIKSM|AMUSING  |MASKING  |ENIGMAS*, GAMINES*, GUINEAS, MAKINGS*, SEAMING*, SINKAGE*, UNMAKES*| 18|18 | 18}}
| 18|18 | 18}}
 
 
{{R-letters  |4 |OIESPRLLO|SPOILER  |pilers {{x}}|LOOPERS*, LOOPIER, ORIOLES*, POLLIES*, SPILLER*| 25|18 | 25}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |OIESPRLLO|SPOILER  |pilers {{x}}|LOOPERS*, LOOPIER, ORIOLES*, POLLIES*, SPILLER*| 25|18 | 25}}
 
{{R-numbers  |5 | 75|1|1|7|9|2| 763
 
{{R-numbers  |5 | 75|1|1|7|9|2| 763
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|35|28|35}}
 
|35|28|35}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ROLLAMOB|The place to let your feet do the talking.|BALLROOM}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ROLLAMOB|The place to let your feet do the talking.|BALLROOM}}
{{R-letters  |6 |RDWEOONRE|redwood {{x}}|drowner {{x}}|WONDERER*                                 | 35|28 | 43}}
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{{R-letters  |6 |RDWEOONRE|redwood {{x}}|drowner {{x}}|WONDERER*           | 35|28 | 43}}
{{R-letters  |7 |AOENTRADE|ORNATE  |RANTED  |AERATED*                                         | 41|34 | 50}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |AOENTRADE|ORNATE  |RANTED  |AERATED*           | 41|34 | 50}}
{{R-letters  |8 |VPPAEAZHE|PAVE    |PAVE    |HEAVE, HEVEA*                                     | 45|38 | 55}}
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{{R-letters  |8 |VPPAEAZHE|PAVE    |PAVE    |HEAVE, HEVEA*       | 45|38 | 55}}
{{R-letters  |9 |ROYERTLAI|LITERARY |RETAIL  |REALITY                                          | 53|38 | 63}}
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{{R-letters  |9 |ROYERTLAI|LITERARY |RETAIL  |                   | 53|38 | 63}}
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 7|5|1|8|7|9| 267
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 7|5|1|8|7|9| 267
 
|269|sol1=(5 × 7 − 7 + 1) × 9 + 8
 
|269|sol1=(5 × 7 − 7 + 1) × 9 + 8
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|60|38|73}}
 
|60|38|73}}
 
{{R-TTT        |CAKEGREW|It's what's left but it doesn't look right.|WRECKAGE}}
 
{{R-TTT        |CAKEGREW|It's what's left but it doesn't look right.|WRECKAGE}}
{{R-letters  |11|NDTOIDNUO|OUTDID  |OUTDID  |NOTION                                           | 66|44 | 79}}
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{{R-letters  |11|NDTOIDNUO|OUTDID  |OUTDID  |NOTION             | 66|44 | 79}}
{{R-letters  |12|MNAEASRSE|SEAMAN  |SMEARS  |AMASSER*, RENAMES*, SEAMERS                       | 72|50 | 86}}
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{{R-letters  |12|MNAEASRSE|SEAMAN  |SMEARS  |AMASSER*, RENAMES*, SEAMERS| 72|50 | 86}}
{{R-letters  |13|AIHCETRIS|CHARITIES|HEARTS  |                                                 | 90|50 |104}}
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{{R-letters  |13|AIHCETRIS|CHARITIES|HEARTS  |                   | 90|50 |104}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 25|3|6|9|5|8| 445
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 25|3|6|9|5|8| 445
 
|445|sol1=6 × 3 × 25 − 5
 
|445|sol1=6 × 3 × 25 − 5
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{{R-conundrum|15|CELERYGIN|c2time=2|c2sol=GLYCERINE|100|70|124}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|CELERYGIN|c2time=2|c2sol=GLYCERINE|100|70|124}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
<center>** In round 14, although Peter Davies gave an incorrect solution, he was still given the points. It made no difference to the overall match result.</center>
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<center>** In round 14, although Peter Davies gave an incorrect solution, he was still given the points. It made no difference to the overall match result.</center>
  
 
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Revision as of 12:21, 11 April 2010

Episode 4626 was broadcast on 19 June 2008 and was the second semi-final of Series 58.

Richard Priest played Peter Davies, with Richard Priest winning 100 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Richard Priest Score Peter Davies Others Max.
1 GPGOUISQA QUIPS 5 – 5 QUIPS AGIOS*, OUPAS*, PIOUS*, POUIS*, QUAGS* 5
2 DTBOEIJBE BETIDE 11 – 11 JIBBED JOBBED, JOBBIE* 11
3 GAENUIKSM AMUSING 18 – 18 MASKING ENIGMAS*, GAMINES*, GUINEAS, MAKINGS*, SEAMING*, SINKAGE*, UNMAKES* 18
4 OIESPRLLO SPOILER 25 – 18 pilers ☓ LOOPERS*, LOOPIER, ORIOLES*, POLLIES*, SPILLER* 25
5 75 1 1 7 9 2 → 763 763
(9 + 1) × 75 + 7 × 2 − 1
35 – 28 763
(9 + 1) × 75 + 7 × 2 − 1


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TTT ROLLAMOB The place to let your feet do the talking. BALLROOM
6 RDWEOONRE redwood ☓ 35 – 28 drowner ☓ WONDERER* 43
7 AOENTRADE ORNATE 41 – 34 RANTED AERATED* 50
8 VPPAEAZHE PAVE 45 – 38 PAVE HEAVE, HEVEA* 55
9 ROYERTLAI LITERARY 53 – 38 RETAIL 63
10 7 5 1 8 7 9 → 267 269
(5 × 7 − 7 + 1) × 9 + 8
60 – 38 270

Best: 267 = (5 × 8 − 9 + 7) × 7 + 1

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TTT CAKEGREW It's what's left but it doesn't look right. WRECKAGE
11 NDTOIDNUO OUTDID 66 – 44 OUTDID NOTION 79
12 MNAEASRSE SEAMAN 72 – 50 SMEARS AMASSER*, RENAMES*, SEAMERS 86
13 AIHCETRIS CHARITIES 90 – 50 HEARTS 104
14 25 3 6 9 5 8 → 445 445
6 × 3 × 25 − 5
100 – 60 445 ☓ **
9 × 25 × (6 − 3) − 5


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15 CELERYGIN 100 – 70 GLYCERINE
(2 seconds)
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** In round 14, although Peter Davies gave an incorrect solution, he was still given the points. It made no difference to the overall match result.