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'''Episode S4''' was broadcast on 18 August 2003, as a [[special episode]] following the conclusion of {{w|South_African_cricket_team_in_England_in_2003#3rd_Test|England vs South Africa}}, and was between two maths teachers.
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'''Episode S4''' was broadcast on 18 August 2003, as a [[special episode]] between two maths teachers. It was broadcast following the conclusion of {{w|South African cricket team in England in 2003#3rd Test|England vs South Africa}}.
  
[[Mark Roper]] of [[Series 46]] played [[Ruth Atkin]] of [[Series 38]], with Mark Roper winning {{score|95|68}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Mark Roper]] played [[Ruth Atkin]], with Mark Roper winning {{score|95|68}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Mark Roper|Ruth Atkin}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Mark Roper|Ruth Atkin}}
{{R-letters  | 1|SANRIBEGT|BASTING  |ANGRIEST |BREASTING          | 0|8 |18}}
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{{R-letters  | 1|SANRIBEGT|BASTING  |ANGRIEST |BREASTING          | 0|8 | 18}}
{{R-letters  | 2|LODFARVUE|FLAVOURED|FLAVOURED|                    |18|26|36}}
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{{R-letters  | 2|LODFARVUE|FLAVOURED|FLAVOURED|                    | 18|26 | 36}}
{{R-letters  | 3|ODMIHRUEP|HUMIDOR  |PRIMED  |DUMPIER*, RHODIUM*, UMPIRED*|25|26|43}}
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{{R-letters  | 3|ODMIHRUEP|HUMIDOR  |PRIMED  |DUMPIER*, RHODIUM*, UMPIRED*| 25|26 | 43}}
{{R-letters  | 4|LIMOFTEDN|LOFTED  |flinted {{x}}|TENFOLD            |31|26|50}}
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{{R-letters  | 4|LIMOFTEDN|LOFTED  |flinted {{x}}|TENFOLD            | 31|26 | 50}}
 
{{R-numbers  | 5| 50|25|75|100|9|7| 236
 
{{R-numbers  | 5| 50|25|75|100|9|7| 236
 
|236|sol1=9 × 25 + 7 + 100 ÷ (75 − 50)
 
|236|sol1=9 × 25 + 7 + 100 ÷ (75 − 50)
 
|234
 
|234
 
|41|26|60}}
 
|41|26|60}}
{{R-TTT|ARKZUMA||MAZURKA}}
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{{R-TTT         |ARKZUMA||MAZURKA}}
{{R-letters  | 6|SAULYOTGN|LOUSY    |GLOATS  |LAYOUTS, OUTLAYS    |41|32|67}}
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{{R-letters  | 6|SAULYOTGN|LOUSY    |GLOATS  |LAYOUTS, OUTLAYS    | 41|32 | 67}}
{{R-letters  | 7|RASLECTAX|EXALTS  |SCARLET  |CLARETS, EXACTAS    |41|39|74}}
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{{R-letters  | 7|RASLECTAX|EXALTS  |SCARLET  |CLARETS, EXACTAS    | 41|39 | 74}}
{{R-letters  | 8|DIEMRSIPT|STRIPED  |MISTIER  |SPIRITED            |48|46|82}}
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{{R-letters  | 8|DIEMRSIPT|STRIPED  |MISTIER  |SPIRITED            | 48|46 | 82}}
{{R-letters  | 9|ILQAOGSTE|GLOATS  |GOALIES  |ISOLATE            |48|53|89}}
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{{R-letters  | 9|ILQAOGSTE|GLOATS  |GOALIES  |ISOLATE            | 48|53 | 89}}
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 50|8|6|2|5|9| 432
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 50|8|6|2|5|9| 432
 
|432|sol1=8 × 50 + 6 × 5 + 2
 
|432|sol1=8 × 50 + 6 × 5 + 2
 
|432|sol2=9 × 50 − (5 − 2) × 6
 
|432|sol2=9 × 50 − (5 − 2) × 6
 
|58|63|99}}
 
|58|63|99}}
{{R-TTT|ALBINOH||HOBNAIL}}
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{{R-TTT         |ALBINOH||HOBNAIL}}
{{R-letters  |11|DANEROPES|RESPOND  |SOAPED  |OPERANDS, PADRONES, REASONED*|65|63|107}}
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{{R-letters  |11|DANEROPES|RESPOND  |SOAPED  |OPERANDS, PADRONES, REASONED*| 65|63 |107}}
{{R-letters  |12|JWLIOSAMI|MAILS    |JAILS    |MIAOWS              |70|68|113}}
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{{R-letters  |12|JWLIOSAMI|MAILS    |JAILS    |MIAOWS              | 70|68 |113}}
{{R-letters  |13|CERETRASN|RECANTERS|canterers {{x}}|                    |88|68|131}}
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{{R-letters  |13|CERETRASN|RECANTERS|canterers {{x}}|                    | 88|68 |131}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|75|3|7|9|5| 733
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 50|75|3|7|9|5| 733
 
|731|sol1=(7 + 3) × 75 − 50 ÷ 5 − 9
 
|731|sol1=(7 + 3) × 75 − 50 ÷ 5 − 9
 
|736
 
|736
|cv=733|solcv=75 + 7 × 9 − 5
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|cv=733|solcv=(75 + 7) × 9 − 5
 
|95|68|141}}
 
|95|68|141}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|GRENVILLE|c1sol=reveiling {{x}}|c1time=21|sol=REVELLING|95|68|151}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|GRENVILLE|c1sol=reveiling {{x}}|c1time=21|sol=REVELLING|95|68|151}}
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
{{YouTube|n_gtRU9H-ok}} (Rounds 10-15 only)
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{{YouTube|n_gtRU9H-ok}} (Rounds 11–15 only)
  
{{DEFAULTSORT:S003}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:S004}}
 
[[Category:Special episodes|04]]
 
[[Category:Special episodes|04]]
 
[[Category:15-round games]]
 
[[Category:15-round games]]

Latest revision as of 16:16, 3 July 2023

Episode S4 was broadcast on 18 August 2003, as a special episode between two maths teachers. It was broadcast following the conclusion of England vs South Africa.

Mark Roper played Ruth Atkin, with Mark Roper winning 95 – 68. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mark Roper Score Ruth Atkin Others Max.
1 SANRIBEGT BASTING 0 – 8 ANGRIEST BREASTING 18
2 LODFARVUE FLAVOURED 18 – 26 FLAVOURED 36
3 ODMIHRUEP HUMIDOR 25 – 26 PRIMED DUMPIER*, RHODIUM*, UMPIRED* 43
4 LIMOFTEDN LOFTED 31 – 26 flinted ☓ TENFOLD 50
5 50 25 75 100 9 7 → 236 236
9 × 25 + 7 + 100 ÷ (75 − 50)
41 – 26 234


60
TTT ARKZUMA MAZURKA
6 SAULYOTGN LOUSY 41 – 32 GLOATS LAYOUTS, OUTLAYS 67
7 RASLECTAX EXALTS 41 – 39 SCARLET CLARETS, EXACTAS 74
8 DIEMRSIPT STRIPED 48 – 46 MISTIER SPIRITED 82
9 ILQAOGSTE GLOATS 48 – 53 GOALIES ISOLATE 89
10 50 8 6 2 5 9 → 432 432
8 × 50 + 6 × 5 + 2
58 – 63 432
9 × 50 − (5 − 2) × 6


99
TTT ALBINOH HOBNAIL
11 DANEROPES RESPOND 65 – 63 SOAPED OPERANDS, PADRONES, REASONED* 107
12 JWLIOSAMI MAILS 70 – 68 JAILS MIAOWS 113
13 CERETRASN RECANTERS 88 – 68 canterers ☓ 131
14 50 75 3 7 9 5 → 733 731
(7 + 3) × 75 − 50 ÷ 5 − 9
95 – 68 736

CV: 733 = (75 + 7) × 9 − 5

141
15 GRENVILLE reveiling ☓
(21 seconds)
95 – 68 REVELLING 151


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