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{{R-letters | 1|RSALUMEAP|SAMPLER |slumper {{x}}|MUSELAAR* | 7|0 | 8}} | {{R-letters | 1|RSALUMEAP|SAMPLER |slumper {{x}}|MUSELAAR* | 7|0 | 8}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters | 2|NEAMVDOGT|NOVATED |MOVED |MONTAGED | + | {{R-letters | 2|NEAMVDOGT|NOVATED |MOVED |MEGADONT*, MONTAGED | 14|0 | 16}} |
{{R-numbers | 3| 25|9|7|10|1|2| 708 | {{R-numbers | 3| 25|9|7|10|1|2| 708 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|TRYSEDUCE|c2time=28.5|c2sol=seductery {{x}}|sol=CURTSEYED|75|47|127}} | {{R-conundrum|15|TRYSEDUCE|c2time=28.5|c2sol=seductery {{x}}|sol=CURTSEYED|75|47|127}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:6868}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:6868}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:12, 26 August 2024
Episode 6868 was broadcast on 17 July 2018, as part of Series 79.
John Mason played Ellie Davidson, with John Mason winning 75 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anita Rani, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The H in Round 5 was placed on the board upside-down.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Mason | Score | Ellie Davidson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSALUMEAP | SAMPLER | 7 – 0 | slumper ☓ | MUSELAAR* | 8 |
| 2 | NEAMVDOGT | NOVATED | 14 – 0 | MOVED | MEGADONT*, MONTAGED | 16 |
| 3 | 25 9 7 10 1 2 → 708 | — | 14 – 0 | — |
RR: 708 = (9 × 2 + 10) × 25 + 7 + 1 |
26 |
| TTT | TREEDRIFT | It sounds like the chap wasted all his money on deep-fried food. | FRITTERED | |||
| 4 | TDLUEINFA | INFLATED | 22 – 8 | FLAUNTED | UNLIFTED | 34 |
| 5 | RIDHETERT | TETHER | 22 – 15 | RETRIED | DITHERER | 42 |
| 6 | 25 100 7 5 8 1 → 433 | — | 22 – 15 | 435 ☓ |
RR: 433 = (5 − 1) × 100 + 25 + 8 |
52 |
| 7 | GASGEWPIA | PAGES | 27 – 20 | PAGES | SWAGGIE* | 59 |
| 8 | IFNLAOSTE | FOLATES | 34 – 27 | FINALES | ALNOITES*, FLOATIES*, FOLIATES*, INFLATES*, OLIFANTS*, TOENAILS | 67 |
| 9 | 75 3 3 8 7 9 → 629 | 630
75 × 8 + 7 × 3 + 9 |
41 – 27 | 629 ☓ |
RR: 629 = (75 + 3) × 8 + 9 + 3 − 7 |
77 |
| TTT | RESPIRANT | These creatures are respirants, and they can do it underwater. | TERRAPINS | |||
| 10 | XNSEOMUAR | MOANERS | 48 – 34 | MOANERS | ENAMOURS*, NEUROMAS | 85 |
| 11 | DESOTQEOL | LOOTED | 54 – 40 | LOOTED | ODELETS*, STOOLED, TOODLES | 92 |
| 12 | SAEONRJPA | PERSONA | 61 – 40 | APRONS | PAESANO*, PRONASE* | 99 |
| 13 | NIRASOTDI | ORDAINS | 68 – 47 | RATIONS | DISTRAIN*, INTRADOS*, OTARIIDS* | 107 |
| 14 | 25 50 4 6 5 2 → 158 | 159
(25 + 50) × 2 + 5 + 4 |
75 – 47 | 156 |
RR: 158 = (25 + 50 + 4) × 2 |
117 |
| 15 | TRYSEDUCE | 75 – 47 | seductery ☓
(28.5 seconds) |
CURTSEYED | 127 | |
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)