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'''Episode S38''' was a [[special episode]] broadcast on 28 September 2012, which featured 2 series finalists from recent series.
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'''Episode S38''' was broadcast on 28 September 2012, as a [[special episode]] between two recent male finalists.
  
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[[Series 66]] semi-finalist [[Peter Lee]] played [[Series 65]] quarter-finalist [[Dave Taylor]], with Peter Lee winning {{score|132|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alistair McGowan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Peter Lee]] played [[Dave Taylor]], with Peter Lee winning {{score|132|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alistair McGowan]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
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Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a [[special episode]].
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Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a special episode.
  
 
This episode was repeated on 12 March 2015.
 
This episode was repeated on 12 March 2015.
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|375|sol2=(9 + 6) × 25
 
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{{R-TTT        |USESAGAS|Uses the aga to cook these for breakfast.|SAUSAGES}}
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{{R-TTT        |USESAGAS|Uses the {{w|AGA cooker|Aga}} to cook these for breakfast.|SAUSAGES}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |SELNUIGON|ENSOULING|LOUNGES  |                    | 52|27 | 55}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |SELNUIGON|ENSOULING|LOUNGES  |                    | 52|27 | 55}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |RBLSEIONE|BOILERS  |BOILERS  |BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES*| 59|34 | 62}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |RBLSEIONE|BOILERS  |BOILERS  |BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES*| 59|34 | 62}}
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[[Category:Special episodes|38]]
 
[[Category:Special episodes|38]]
 
[[Category:Scores over 125]]
 
[[Category:Scores over 125]]
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[[Category:15-round joint scores over 200]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Nick Hewer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Nick Hewer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]]

Latest revision as of 20:12, 13 August 2023

Episode S38 was broadcast on 28 September 2012, as a special episode between two recent male finalists.

Peter Lee played Dave Taylor, with Peter Lee winning 132 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alistair McGowan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Notably, Lee's score, as well as being the 11th highest of all time (at the time of broadcast), is the highest score ever achieved in a special episode.

This episode was repeated on 12 March 2015.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Peter Lee Score Dave Taylor Others Max.
1 TRTRAAIDE RADIATE 7 – 7 RADIATE ATTIRED, RATTIER*, TARDIER*, TARRIED, TARTARE*, TARTIER* 7
2 HISVEINDS INSIDES 14 – 7 divises ☓ SHINDIES* 15
3 MJROEULGI JOULE 19 – 12 GRUEL LOGIER*, LOURIE*, MORGUE, REGULI*, REGULO*, UGLIER 21
4 CEHPOAQNH CHEAP 24 – 17 POACH CHEAPO 27
5 25 9 4 6 8 9 → 375 375
(9 + 6) × 25		 34 – 27 375
(9 + 6) × 25


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TTT USESAGAS Uses the Aga to cook these for breakfast. SAUSAGES
6 SELNUIGON ENSOULING 52 – 27 LOUNGES 55
7 RBLSEIONE BOILERS 59 – 34 BOILERS BOERIES*, BOREENS*, EBONIES*, EBONISE*, ENROBES*, LIBEROS, LIERNES*, LOERIES*, OBELISE*, RELINES* 62
8 TIDPATONI PAINT 64 – 39 PAINT NOTITIA* 69
9 FSZOEDPOI FOODIES 71 – 39 POISED DOOZIES, SPOOFED 76
10 50 10 8 3 9 5 → 571 571
(50 + 8) × 10 − 9		 81 – 49 571
(50 + 8) × 10 − 9


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TTT HANGMISS Having a great time in a Greek restaurant, perhaps? SMASHING
11 STNRAEUTL RESULTANT 99 – 49 SLATTERN 104
12 PEDIXSAEM IMPEDES 106 – 56 IMPEDES ADMIXES 111
13 TRGWAIECU GUITAR 112 – 62 CURATE ARGUTE*, AUGITE*, CAGIER*, EARWIG, GAITER*, TRAGIC*, TRIAGE, WAITER 117
14 75 6 1 9 9 3 → 217 217
3 × 75 − (9 − 1)		 122 – 72 217
3 × 75 − (9 − 1)


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15 UNDEBTGIG BUDGETING
(3.5 seconds)		 132 – 72 137
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