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'''Episode 5993''' was broadcast on 17 September 2014 as part of [[Series 71]].
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'''Episode 5993''' was broadcast on 17 September 2014, as part of [[Series 71]].
  
 
[[Paul Worsley]] played [[Colm Byrne]], with Paul Worsley winning {{score|96|73}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Eclair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Paul Worsley]] played [[Colm Byrne]], with Paul Worsley winning {{score|96|73}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jenny Eclair]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|9|2|5|3|9| 835
 
{{R-numbers  |3 | 50|9|2|5|3|9| 835
 
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|832|sol2=(9 + 3 + 5) × 50 - 2 × 9
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|832|sol2=(9 + 3 + 5) × 50 2 × 9
|other=835|solother=((50 ÷ 5) × 9 + 3) × 9 - 2
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|other=835|solother=(50 ÷ 5 × 9 + 3) × 9 2
 
|24|31|34}}
 
|24|31|34}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ISCRAMIT|Persian warriors used to be reliant on this.|SCIMITAR}}
 
{{R-TTT        |ISCRAMIT|Persian warriors used to be reliant on this.|SCIMITAR}}
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|rr=957|solrr=((25 - 8) × 8 + 1) × 7 - 2
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|rr=957|solrr=((25 8) × 8 + 1) × 7 2
 
|30|44|58}}
 
|30|44|58}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |SDGAIENVU|GAUDIES  |VISAGED  |EVADING*, GUINEAS*, INVADES*, UNSAVED*| 37|51 | 65}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |SDGAIENVU|GAUDIES  |VISAGED  |EVADING*, GUINEAS*, INVADES*, UNSAVED*| 37|51 | 65}}
 
{{R-letters  |8 |SAGEWTUFT|WAGES    |WAGES    |AFTEST*, ASTUTE, ESTUFA*, STATUE*| 42|56 | 71}}
 
{{R-letters  |8 |SAGEWTUFT|WAGES    |WAGES    |AFTEST*, ASTUTE, ESTUFA*, STATUE*| 42|56 | 71}}
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|9|3|4|2|5| 858
 
{{R-numbers  |9 | 25|9|3|4|2|5| 858
|858|sol1=(4 × 25 - 5) × 9 + 3
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|858|sol1=(4 × 25 5) × 9 + 3
|858|sol2=(4 × 9 - 2) × 25 + 5 + 3
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|858|sol2=(4 × 9 2) × 25 + 5 + 3
 
|52|66|81}}
 
|52|66|81}}
 
{{R-TTT        |DONBROOK|This will let you in, and it will help you out.|DOORKNOB}}
 
{{R-TTT        |DONBROOK|This will let you in, and it will help you out.|DOORKNOB}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|NAJIBREDO|INBOARD  |BRAINED  |DEBONAIR, DIBORANE  | 59|73 | 89}}
 
{{R-letters  |10|NAJIBREDO|INBOARD  |BRAINED  |DEBONAIR, DIBORANE  | 59|73 | 89}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|QSMAOISTO|STOMAS  |moists {{x}}|                    | 65|73 | 95}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|QSMAOISTO|STOMAS  |moists {{x}}|                    | 65|73 | 95}}
{{R-letters  |12|REPISGAMK|GARPIKES |skimper {{x}} |EPIGRAMS, GRAMPIES  | 73|73 |103}}
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{{R-letters  |12|REPISGAMK|GARPIKES |skimper {{x}}|EPIGRAMS, GRAMPIES  | 73|73 |103}}
 
{{R-letters  |13|PTVEOUTFE|PUTTEE  |POUT    |FOUETTE*            | 79|73 |110}}
 
{{R-letters  |13|PTVEOUTFE|PUTTEE  |POUT    |FOUETTE*            | 79|73 |110}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 75|5|10|9|8|8| 894
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 75|5|10|9|8|8| 894
|892|sol1=(8 - 5 + 9) × 75 - 8
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|892|sol1=(8 5 + 9) × 75 8
 
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|—
 
|other=894|solother=75 × 10 + (8 + 8) × 9
 
|other=894|solother=75 × 10 + (8 + 8) × 9

Revision as of 20:07, 25 September 2014

Episode 5993 was broadcast on 17 September 2014, as part of Series 71.

Paul Worsley played Colm Byrne, with Paul Worsley winning 96 – 73. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Eclair, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Paul Worsley Score Colm Byrne Others Max.
1 CNZEAIPDE PAINED 6 – 6 PAINED APIECE*, DECANE*, DECANI*, NEAPED*, PEINED*, PIECED*, ZINCED* 6
2 SILORDUEN UNDERSOIL 24 – 24 UNDERSOIL 24
3 50 9 2 5 3 9 → 835 24 – 31 832
(9 + 3 + 5) × 50 − 2 × 9

Best: 835 = (50 ÷ 5 × 9 + 3) × 9 − 2

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TTT ISCRAMIT Persian warriors used to be reliant on this. SCIMITAR
4 SARLIDERI LADIES 24 – 38 RAIDERS AIRSIDE*, DAILIES*, DAIRIES, DERAILS*, DIARIES*, DIARISE, LAIRIER*, LARDERS*, LARDIER*, LIAISED*, RAILERS*, REDIALS*, SEDILIA* 41
5 NRGAOELXO LOANER 30 – 44 LAGOON OREGANO 48
6 25 2 7 8 8 1 → 957 30 – 44

RR: 957 = ((25 − 8) × 8 + 1) × 7 − 2

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7 SDGAIENVU GAUDIES 37 – 51 VISAGED EVADING*, GUINEAS*, INVADES*, UNSAVED* 65
8 SAGEWTUFT WAGES 42 – 56 WAGES AFTEST*, ASTUTE, ESTUFA*, STATUE* 71
9 25 9 3 4 2 5 → 858 858
(4 × 25 − 5) × 9 + 3
52 – 66 858
(4 × 9 − 2) × 25 + 5 + 3


81
TTT DONBROOK This will let you in, and it will help you out. DOORKNOB
10 NAJIBREDO INBOARD 59 – 73 BRAINED DEBONAIR, DIBORANE 89
11 QSMAOISTO STOMAS 65 – 73 moists ☓ 95
12 REPISGAMK GARPIKES 73 – 73 skimper ☓ EPIGRAMS, GRAMPIES 103
13 PTVEOUTFE PUTTEE 79 – 73 POUT FOUETTE* 110
14 75 5 10 9 8 8 → 894 892
(8 − 5 + 9) × 75 − 8
86 – 73

Best: 894 = 75 × 10 + (8 + 8) × 9

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15 FINESTHAM MINESHAFT
(29 seconds)
96 – 73 130