Episode 5341
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Episode 5341 was broadcast on 28 September 2011, as part of Series 65.
Jayne Wisniewski played Sydney Martin, with Jayne Wisniewski winning 72 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kate Humble, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jayne Wisniewski | Score | Sydney Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDIOSTEIM | mistled ☓ | 0 – 7 | IDOLISE | DELIMITS, MELODIST* | 8 |
| 2 | SSTGEIETA | STAGIEST | 8 – 15 | GESTATES | 16 | |
| 3 | QWOIPSEIE | SWIPE | 13 – 20 | SWIPE | POISE, SWEEP*, WEEPS*, WIPES* | 21 |
| 4 | NRPAOACOD | APRON | 18 – 20 | CARP | CARDOON, PADRONA*, PANDORA | 28 |
| 5 | 75 6 9 8 5 1 → 945 | 945 ☓ | 18 – 20 | — |
RR: 945 = (6 × 5 + 75) × 9 |
38 |
| TTT | ATINLUMP | It's not a lump of tin, it's a precious metal. | PLATINUM | |||
| 6 | STAJOURSE | TOSSER | 18 – 27 | AROUSES | JOUSTERS | 46 |
| 7 | RDIAXTOWI | RADIO | 23 – 27 | toxic ☓ | ADROIT, TOWARD | 52 |
| 8 | GKUAPLEAR | GRAPE | 28 – 32 | PAGER | EARPLUG, GRAUPEL* | 59 |
| 9 | NREOHLAEL | HOLLER | 34 – 38 | LEANER | EARHOLE, LLANERO*, RELLENO* | 66 |
| 10 | 50 75 7 3 8 6 → 114 | 114
50 + 75 − (3 + 8) |
44 – 48 | 114
50 + 75 − (3 + 8) |
|
76 |
| TTT | NAMETAGS | They're rich and powerful in the world of business. | MAGNATES | |||
| 11 | GRUEVYIDD | GUIDER | 50 – 48 | DRIVE | DRUDGE, GIRDED*, GUIDED*, RIDGED* | 82 |
| 12 | CZNOIUFBA | CABIN | 55 – 53 | CABIN | CONFAB* | 88 |
| 13 | NREETTICG | tinier ☓ | 55 – 58 | GREET | ERECTING, RETICENT, RINGETTE* | 96 |
| 14 | 50 75 8 9 3 10 → 162 | 161
3 × 50 + 10 + 9 − 8 |
62 – 65 | 161
3 × 50 + 10 + 9 − 8 |
RR: 162 = (75 − (9 − 8)) × 3 − 50 − 10 |
106 |
| 15 | VAPIRPONG | APPROVING
(10.5 seconds) |
72 – 65 | 116 | ||