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{{episode|previous=Episode C0805|next=Episode C0807}} | {{episode|previous=Episode C0805|next=Episode C0807}} | ||
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'''Episode C0806''' took place on [[MSN Messenger]] as part of [[COOT 08]]. | '''Episode C0806''' took place on [[MSN Messenger]] as part of [[COOT 08]]. | ||
| − | [[Martin Gardner]] played [[James Hurrell]], with Martin Gardner winning 93 | + | [[Martin Gardner]] played [[James Hurrell]], with Martin Gardner winning {{score|93|65}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guests were Matt C, Matt G, Ben P, Dan V and Howard, and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Jason Cullen]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{Rx-letters |4 |EOEFLRNYA|LOANER |LOANEE |AREOLE*, FELONY*, FLAYER*, FREELY*, LARNEY*, LEANER*, LOAFER*, NEARLY*| 27| 19| 29}} | {{Rx-letters |4 |EOEFLRNYA|LOANER |LOANEE |AREOLE*, FELONY*, FLAYER*, FREELY*, LARNEY*, LEANER*, LOAFER*, NEARLY*| 27| 19| 29}} | ||
{{R-numbers |5 | 1|10|5|3|6|8| 737 | {{R-numbers |5 | 1|10|5|3|6|8| 737 | ||
| − | |740|sol1=((8+5) | + | |740|sol1=((8 + 5) × 6 − 3 − 1) × 10 |
|738 ☓ | |738 ☓ | ||
| − | | | + | |an=Jason Cullen|ai=JC|a=737|sola=((10 + 5) × 8 + 3) × 6 − 1 |
|34|19|39}} | |34|19|39}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |DEAFHORN|Good use of this will serve you well at Wimbledon|FOREHAND}} | + | {{R-TTT |DEAFHORN|Good use of this will serve you well at Wimbledon.|FOREHAND}} |
{{Rx-letters |6 |IOESLMLSA|AIMLESS |AIMLESS |LOESSIAL | 41| 26| 47}} | {{Rx-letters |6 |IOESLMLSA|AIMLESS |AIMLESS |LOESSIAL | 41| 26| 47}} | ||
{{Rx-letters |7 |TCRAIGEHU|CHARGE |CHARGE |THEURGIC | 47| 32| 55}} | {{Rx-letters |7 |TCRAIGEHU|CHARGE |CHARGE |THEURGIC | 47| 32| 55}} | ||
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{{Rx-letters |9 |SDSKUIITE|STUDS |STUDIES |DUSKIEST | 55| 39| 71}} | {{Rx-letters |9 |SDSKUIITE|STUDS |STUDIES |DUSKIEST | 55| 39| 71}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 1|8|25|50|75|100| 254 | {{R-numbers |10| 1|8|25|50|75|100| 254 | ||
| − | |257|sol1=100+75+50+25+8 | + | |257|sol1=100 + 75 + 50 + 25 + 8 − 1 |
| − | |251|sol2=100+75+50+25+1 | + | |251|sol2=100 + 75 + 50 + 25 + 1 |
| − | |other=254|solother=(75+1) | + | |other=254|solother=(75 + 1) × 100 ÷ 25 − 50 |
|62|46|81}} | |62|46|81}} | ||
{{Rx-letters |11|NFXRAIIEG|FEARING |FEARING |REFIXING | 69| 53| 89}} | {{Rx-letters |11|NFXRAIIEG|FEARING |FEARING |REFIXING | 69| 53| 89}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 75|50|25|100|5|3| 916 | {{R-numbers |14| 75|50|25|100|5|3| 916 | ||
|— | |— | ||
| − | |910|sol2=(75 | + | |910|sol2=(75 ÷ 25) × 3 × 100 + 50 ÷ 5 |
| − | |83|65| | + | |other=915|solother=(100 × 75 ÷ 25 + 5) × 3 |
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|IDEALRIOT|c1time=5|c1sol=EDITORIAL|93|65| | + | |83|65|110}} |
| + | {{R-conundrum|15|IDEALRIOT|c1time=5|c1sol=EDITORIAL|93|65|120}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 21:00, 4 June 2021
Episode C0806 took place on MSN Messenger as part of COOT 08.
Martin Gardner played James Hurrell, with Martin Gardner winning 93 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guests were Matt C, Matt G, Ben P, Dan V and Howard, and the lexicographer was Jason Cullen.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martin Gardner | Score | James Hurrell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCNTAEINA | ENACTING | 8 – 0 | EATING | 8 | |
| 2 | EUOPMQWSN | POEMS | 13 – 5 | MOUSE | SPUMONE | 15 |
| 3 | DITOSERAP | ASTEROID | 21 – 13 | DIOPTASE | ADOPTERS*, DIASPORE*, DIOPTRES*, PARODIES*, PARODIST*, PAROTIDS*, PASTORED*, PASTORIE*, READOPTS*, RIPOSTED*, SEPTORIA*, TRAIPSED* | 23 |
| 4 | EOEFLRNYA | LOANER | 27 – 19 | LOANEE | AREOLE*, FELONY*, FLAYER*, FREELY*, LARNEY*, LEANER*, LOAFER*, NEARLY* | 29 |
| 5 | 1 10 5 3 6 8 → 737 | 740
((8 + 5) × 6 − 3 − 1) × 10 |
34 – 19 | 738 ☓ |
JC: 737 = ((10 + 5) × 8 + 3) × 6 − 1 |
39 |
| TTT | DEAFHORN | Good use of this will serve you well at Wimbledon. | FOREHAND | |||
| 6 | IOESLMLSA | AIMLESS | 41 – 26 | AIMLESS | LOESSIAL | 47 |
| 7 | TCRAIGEHU | CHARGE | 47 – 32 | CHARGE | THEURGIC | 55 |
| 8 | AEENLBTIR | TREENAIL | 55 – 32 | RELIANT | RENTABLE, LIBERATE | 63 |
| 9 | SDSKUIITE | STUDS | 55 – 39 | STUDIES | DUSKIEST | 71 |
| 10 | 1 8 25 50 75 100 → 254 | 257
100 + 75 + 50 + 25 + 8 − 1 |
62 – 46 | 251
100 + 75 + 50 + 25 + 1 |
Best: 254 = (75 + 1) × 100 ÷ 25 − 50 |
81 |
| 11 | NFXRAIIEG | FEARING | 69 – 53 | FEARING | REFIXING | 89 |
| 12 | DDPMAEUTO | UPDATED | 76 – 53 | TAMPED | ADOPTED*, POMADED* | 96 |
| 13 | SANIHARTN | TSARINA | 83 – 60 | ARTISAN | SHAITAN*, SHARIAT*, TANNIAS*, TANNISH*, TARNISH* | 103 |
| 14 | 75 50 25 100 5 3 → 916 | — | 83 – 65 | 910
(75 ÷ 25) × 3 × 100 + 50 ÷ 5 |
Best: 915 = (100 × 75 ÷ 25 + 5) × 3 |
110 |
| 15 | IDEALRIOT | EDITORIAL
(5 seconds) |
93 – 65 | 120 | ||
