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{{episode|previous=Episode 4738|next=Episode 4740}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 4738|next=Episode 4740}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 4739''' was broadcast on 20 January 2009, | + | '''Episode 4739''' was broadcast on 20 January 2009, and was the seventh preliminary of [[Championship of Champions XIII]]. |
| − | [[Peter Davies]] played [[Charlie Reams]], with Charlie Reams winning {{score|85|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alastair Stewart]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]] played [[Charlie Reams]], with Charlie Reams winning {{score|85|66}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alastair Stewart]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
| − | NOTE: The solution to the conundrum is not a valid word according to the then dictionary, the ODE2r. | + | NOTE: The solution to the [[conundrum]] is not a valid word according to the then dictionary, the [[Oxford Dictionary of English (2nd Edition revised)|ODE2r]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|13|28|38}} | |13|28|38}} | ||
{{R-TTT |LUNGFISH|Washing it all away on the meadow.|FLUSHING}} | {{R-TTT |LUNGFISH|Washing it all away on the meadow.|FLUSHING}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |6 |STLTOEEAU|OUTLETS |OUTLETS |ELUATES*, OLEATES*, OUTLAST | + | {{R-letters |6 |STLTOEEAU|OUTLETS |OUTLETS |ELUATES*, OLEATES*, OUTLAST, TELEOST*| 20|35 | 45}} |
{{R-letters |7 |SSVOAUOSR|SOARS |SOURS |SAVOURS | 25|40 | 52}} | {{R-letters |7 |SSVOAUOSR|SOARS |SOURS |SAVOURS | 25|40 | 52}} | ||
{{R-letters |8 |LSTNEEAOD|DENOTES |DESOLATE | | 25|48 | 60}} | {{R-letters |8 |LSTNEEAOD|DENOTES |DESOLATE | | 25|48 | 60}} | ||
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|other=960|solother=(25 − 1) × 4 × (9 + 1) | |other=960|solother=(25 − 1) × 4 × (9 + 1) | ||
|56|85|107}} | |56|85|107}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|CUTENIFTI|c1time=26.25|c1sol=FETTUCINI*|66|85|117}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|CUTENIFTI|c1time=26.25|c1sol=FETTUCINI**|66|85|117}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 22:36, 4 August 2021
Episode 4739 was broadcast on 20 January 2009, and was the seventh preliminary of Championship of Champions XIII.
Peter Davies played Charlie Reams, with Charlie Reams winning 85 – 66. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: The solution to the conundrum is not a valid word according to the then dictionary, the ODE2r.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Davies | Score | Charlie Reams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PPNEIAPTU | PAINT | 0 – 7 | PETUNIA | 7 | |
| 2 | BDTMEAAAH | ABATED | 6 – 13 | BATHED | ATHAME*, BAHADA*, BEMATA*, HAMATE* | 13 |
| 3 | NLFMOIAAG | LOAFING | 6 – 21 | FLAMINGO | MAGNOLIA | 21 |
| 4 | MTRKEOIAN | RAIMENT | 13 – 28 | AMNIOTE | KERATIN*, MANKIER*, MERANTI*, MINARET*, MONIKER*, MORAINE*, RAMEKIN*, ROMAINE* | 28 |
| 5 | 100 7 8 9 3 6 → 469 | — | 13 – 28 | 471 ☓ |
RR: 468 = (100 + 9 + 6) × (7 − 3) + 8
|
38 |
| TTT | LUNGFISH | Washing it all away on the meadow. | FLUSHING | |||
| 6 | STLTOEEAU | OUTLETS | 20 – 35 | OUTLETS | ELUATES*, OLEATES*, OUTLAST, TELEOST* | 45 |
| 7 | SSVOAUOSR | SOARS | 25 – 40 | SOURS | SAVOURS | 52 |
| 8 | LSTNEEAOD | DENOTES | 25 – 48 | DESOLATE | 60 | |
| 9 | SLYSIEOXO | siloes ☓ | 25 – 54 | LOOSES | OXISOLS* | 67 |
| 10 | 50 9 2 1 7 8 → 419 | 419
(50 + 2) × 8 + 9 + 1 − 7 |
35 – 64 | 419
50 × 8 + 9 + 7 + 2 + 1 |
|
77 |
| TTT | WINEBLOG | Getting rid of someone playing tennis, perhaps? | ELBOWING | |||
| 11 | RRWAEIHRD | HARRIED | 42 – 71 | HARRIED | HARDIER*, HARRIER*, RAWHIDE, WHIRRED* | 84 |
| 12 | RSBGUIEDN | BRUISED | 49 – 78 | BUDGIES | BURNSIDE*, SIDEBURN | 92 |
| 13 | NZCTOEEAR | TRANCE | 49 – 85 | ENACTOR | CAROTENE | 100 |
| 14 | 25 9 1 4 1 2 → 959 | 963
((25 + 2) × 4 − 1) × 9 |
56 – 85 | 951 |
Best: 960 = (25 − 1) × 4 × (9 + 1) |
107 |
| 15 | CUTENIFTI | FETTUCINI**
(26.25 seconds) |
66 – 85 | 117 | ||
