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'''Episode 6944''' was broadcast on 2 November 2018, as part of [[Series 79]]. | '''Episode 6944''' was broadcast on 2 November 2018, as part of [[Series 79]]. | ||
− | [[Chris Sturdy]] played [[Tom Nearney]], with Chris Sturdy winning {{score| | + | [[Chris Sturdy]] played [[Tom Nearney]], with Chris Sturdy winning {{score|98|55}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Colin Murray]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Chris Sturdy|Tom Nearney}} | {{Rounds-start|Chris Sturdy|Tom Nearney}} | ||
− | {{R-letters | 1|IFLONRUTE|FLUORINE |floutier {{x}}|FLUORITE*, OUTLINER | + | {{R-letters | 1|IFLONRUTE|FLUORINE |floutier {{x}}|FLUORITE*, OUTLINER| 8|0 | 8}} |
{{R-letters | 2|ANISREGUN|ENSURING |EARNINGS |AGINNERS*, ENGRAINS*, GRANNIES, GUNNERAS*, NIGERANS*, RUNNAGES*, SANGUINE*| 16|8 | 16}} | {{R-letters | 2|ANISREGUN|ENSURING |EARNINGS |AGINNERS*, ENGRAINS*, GRANNIES, GUNNERAS*, NIGERANS*, RUNNAGES*, SANGUINE*| 16|8 | 16}} | ||
{{R-numbers | 3| 100|6|10|8|10|4| 450 | {{R-numbers | 3| 100|6|10|8|10|4| 450 | ||
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|450|sol2=(100 + 10) × 4 + 10 | |450|sol2=(100 + 10) × 4 + 10 | ||
|16|18|26}} | |16|18|26}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT |BASICRAIN|To the viewers who get this, you could collectively | + | {{R-TTT |BASICRAIN|To the viewers who get this, you could be collectively known as these.|BRAINIACS}} |
{{R-letters | 4|TOARYOSGR|ROTARY |STARRY |GYRATORS | 22|24 | 34}} | {{R-letters | 4|TOARYOSGR|ROTARY |STARRY |GYRATORS | 22|24 | 34}} | ||
{{R-letters | 5|EDQIUBMET|BEDTIME |ediquet {{x}}|QUIETED | 29|24 | 41}} | {{R-letters | 5|EDQIUBMET|BEDTIME |ediquet {{x}}|QUIETED | 29|24 | 41}} | ||
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{{R-letters |11|EDSOCTAEB|COASTED |beasted {{x}}|ACETOSE*, BOASTED*, CESTODE*, COATEES*, DEBATES*, SABOTED*| 63|55 | 88}} | {{R-letters |11|EDSOCTAEB|COASTED |beasted {{x}}|ACETOSE*, BOASTED*, CESTODE*, COATEES*, DEBATES*, SABOTED*| 63|55 | 88}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|RATIDOMRE|MEDIATOR |rotted {{x}}|AIRDROME, MORTARED | 71|55 | 96}} | {{R-letters |12|RATIDOMRE|MEDIATOR |rotted {{x}}|AIRDROME, MORTARED | 71|55 | 96}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |13|IDTUSPONI|PUNDITS|POINTS|NITIDOUS*| 78| | + | {{R-letters |13|IDTUSPONI|PUNDITS |POINTS |NITIDOUS* | 78|55 |104}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 100|7|5|9|9|8| 946 | {{R-numbers |14| 100|7|5|9|9|8| 946 | ||
|946|sol1=(100 + 5) × 9 + 9 − 8 | |946|sol1=(100 + 5) × 9 + 9 − 8 | ||
|947 | |947 | ||
|88|55|114}} | |88|55|114}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|15|MSREDMEAT|c2time=6|c2sol=resteamed {{x}}|c1time=6. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|MSREDMEAT|c2time=6|c2sol=resteamed {{x}}|c1time=6.5|c1sol=STAMMERED|98|55|124}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | {{Dailymotion|x82sjjv}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:6944}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:6944}} |
Latest revision as of 15:03, 22 August 2022
Episode 6944 was broadcast on 2 November 2018, as part of Series 79.
Chris Sturdy played Tom Nearney, with Chris Sturdy winning 98 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Murray, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Chris Sturdy | Score | Tom Nearney | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | IFLONRUTE | FLUORINE | 8 – 0 | floutier ☓ | FLUORITE*, OUTLINER | 8 |
2 | ANISREGUN | ENSURING | 16 – 8 | EARNINGS | AGINNERS*, ENGRAINS*, GRANNIES, GUNNERAS*, NIGERANS*, RUNNAGES*, SANGUINE* | 16 |
3 | 100 6 10 8 10 4 → 450 | 452 | 16 – 18 | 450
(100 + 10) × 4 + 10 |
|
26 |
TTT | BASICRAIN | To the viewers who get this, you could be collectively known as these. | BRAINIACS | |||
4 | TOARYOSGR | ROTARY | 22 – 24 | STARRY | GYRATORS | 34 |
5 | EDQIUBMET | BEDTIME | 29 – 24 | ediquet ☓ | QUIETED | 41 |
6 | 100 6 4 9 1 3 → 161 | 161
6 × 9 + 4 + 3 + 100 |
39 – 34 | 161
(9 + 1) × 6 + 100 + 4 − 3 |
|
51 |
7 | IVLAUKNOA | VIOLA | 44 – 39 | KOALA | VALONIA* | 58 |
8 | SEWAMGVUD | SMUDGE | 50 – 45 | SMUDGE | AEVUMS*, AMUSED, MAUVES*, MEDUSA*, MUDGES*, SWAGED*, VADGES* | 64 |
9 | 25 100 10 6 3 4 → 759 | 760 | 50 – 55 | 759
(100 − 25) × 10 + 6 + 3 |
|
74 |
TTT | ENDALLSIN | They used to dial out, but thanks to technology, they're now dying out. | LANDLINES | |||
10 | ZOPEGCISU | UPSIZE | 56 – 55 | copius ☓ | PICEOUS* | 81 |
11 | EDSOCTAEB | COASTED | 63 – 55 | beasted ☓ | ACETOSE*, BOASTED*, CESTODE*, COATEES*, DEBATES*, SABOTED* | 88 |
12 | RATIDOMRE | MEDIATOR | 71 – 55 | rotted ☓ | AIRDROME, MORTARED | 96 |
13 | IDTUSPONI | PUNDITS | 78 – 55 | POINTS | NITIDOUS* | 104 |
14 | 100 7 5 9 9 8 → 946 | 946
(100 + 5) × 9 + 9 − 8 |
88 – 55 | 947 |
|
114 |
15 | MSREDMEAT | STAMMERED
(6.5 seconds) |
98 – 55 | resteamed ☓
(6 seconds) |
124 |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)