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[[Graham Jones (Series 61)|Graham Jones]] played [[Tom Curran]], with Graham Jones winning {{score|86|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David Lloyd]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Graham Jones (Series 61)|Graham Jones]] played [[Tom Curran]], with Graham Jones winning {{score|86|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[David Lloyd]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
NOTE: In Round 4, Graham's word is disallowed even though it is to be found in the dictionary.
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NOTE: In Round 4, Jones' word is disallowed even though it is to be found in the dictionary.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters  |2 |MSIADTENB|BANDIEST |STEAM    |MEDIANTS*          | 16|0  | 16}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |MSIADTENB|BANDIEST |STEAM    |MEDIANTS*          | 16|0  | 16}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |SSFEAEPNU|SPANS    |PAUSES  |ANUSES*, ASPENS*, ENSUES*, FUSEES*, SNAFUS*, UNEASE*, UNSAFE*, UPASES*| 16|6  | 22}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |SSFEAEPNU|SPANS    |PAUSES  |ANUSES*, ASPENS*, ENSUES*, FUSEES*, SNAFUS*, UNEASE*, UNSAFE*, UPASES*| 16|6  | 22}}
{{R-letters  |4 |TSGOAENNF|tonnages {{x}}|FASTEN  |GANNETS, NONAGES, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES, ''(TONNAGES)''| 16|12 | 29}}
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{{R-letters  |4 |TSGOAENNF|tonnages {{x}}|FASTEN  |GANNETS, NONAGES, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES, TONNAGE| 16|12 | 29}}
 
{{R-numbers  |5 | 100|6|2|5|1|7| 361
 
{{R-numbers  |5 | 100|6|2|5|1|7| 361
 
|361 {{x}}
 
|361 {{x}}
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{{R-numbers  |14| 100|1|4|3|5|8| 135
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 100|1|4|3|5|8| 135
 
|135|sol1=100 + (4 + 3) × 5
 
|135|sol1=100 + (4 + 3) × 5
|135|sol2=100 + 8 × 5 − 4 − 1
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|135|sol2=8 × 5 − 4 − 1 + 100
 
|76|58|111}}
 
|76|58|111}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|COSIGNFUN|c2time=4.25|c2sol=focusing {{x}}|c1time=19|c1sol=CONFUSING|86|58|121}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|COSIGNFUN|c2time=4.25|c2sol=focusing {{x}}|c1time=19|c1sol=CONFUSING|86|58|121}}

Revision as of 19:38, 10 July 2012

Episode 4938 was broadcast on 27 November 2009, as part of Series 61.

Graham Jones played Tom Curran, with Graham Jones winning 86 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Lloyd, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: In Round 4, Jones' word is disallowed even though it is to be found in the dictionary.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Graham Jones Score Tom Curran Others Max.
1 LNWEOIOSL WOOLLIES 8 – 0 NOISE WOOLLENS* 8
2 MSIADTENB BANDIEST 16 – 0 STEAM MEDIANTS* 16
3 SSFEAEPNU SPANS 16 – 6 PAUSES ANUSES*, ASPENS*, ENSUES*, FUSEES*, SNAFUS*, UNEASE*, UNSAFE*, UPASES* 22
4 TSGOAENNF tonnages ☓ 16 – 12 FASTEN GANNETS, NONAGES, ONSTAGE*, TANGOES, TONNAGE 29
5 100 6 2 5 1 7 → 361 361 ☓ 16 – 12

RR: 361 = (100 − (6 − 2) × 7) × 5 + 1

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TTT ENDSLICE Gagged the exhaust pipe, perhaps? SILENCED
6 CGRAOAJDE GRACED 22 – 12 CORDAGE 46
7 RTWIEAYRC WAITER 28 – 18 WAITER AIRCREW*, ERRATIC*, TRACERY*, WARTIER 53
8 IOUDPMTNO IMPOUND 35 – 18 MOUNT TOMPION* 60
9 RRNEOATKI TERRAIN 42 – 25 TRAINER ANTERIOR* 68
10 100 5 6 2 5 7 → 697 697
100 × 7 − 5 + 2
52 – 35 697
100 × 7 − 5 + 2


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TTT SETCLOUT They're not total pants, just half-pants. CULOTTES
11 NLDEOETSA DONATES 59 – 42 DENOTES DESOLATE 86
12 RHSIEIBSE hissier ☓ 59 – 48 SHEERS HEIRESS*, REISHIS* 93
13 MLTIAEYRU MALTIER 66 – 48 MATURE MATURELY 101
14 100 1 4 3 5 8 → 135 135
100 + (4 + 3) × 5
76 – 58 135
8 × 5 − 4 − 1 + 100


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15 COSIGNFUN CONFUSING
(19 seconds)
86 – 58 focusing ☓
(4.25 seconds)
121