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{{episode|previous=Episode 2427|next=Episode 2429}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 2427|next=Episode 2429}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 2428''' was broadcast on 4 January 1999 as part of [[Series 40]]. | + | '''Episode 2428''' was broadcast on 4 January 1999, as part of [[Series 40]]. |
[[Ted Smith]] played [[Richard Benham]], with Ted Smith winning {{score|59|36}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | [[Ted Smith]] played [[Richard Benham]], with Ted Smith winning {{score|59|36}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Stephen Fry]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]]. | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |MSENCIDAJ|CANDIES |JASMINE |AMNESIC*, CINEMAS*, INCASED*, MAIDENS, MEDIANS*, MEDINAS*, SIDEMAN*| 20|13 | 22}} | {{R-letters |3 |MSENCIDAJ|CANDIES |JASMINE |AMNESIC*, CINEMAS*, INCASED*, MAIDENS, MEDIANS*, MEDINAS*, SIDEMAN*| 20|13 | 22}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 25|100|1|8|9|3| 192 | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|100|1|8|9|3| 192 | ||
| − | |192|sol1=8 × 25 − 9 | + | |192|sol1=8 × 25 − (9 − 1) |
|192|sol2=(3 − 1) × 100 − 8 | |192|sol2=(3 − 1) × 100 − 8 | ||
|30|23|32}} | |30|23|32}} | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|POURLAPUN|c1time=5|c1sol=UNPOPULAR|59|36|73}} | {{R-conundrum|9|POURLAPUN|c1time=5|c1sol=UNPOPULAR|59|36|73}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|4gHLXIv_me4}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2428}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2428}} | ||
Latest revision as of 16:00, 2 September 2025
Episode 2428 was broadcast on 4 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
Ted Smith played Richard Benham, with Ted Smith winning 59 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ted Smith | Score | Richard Benham | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGITKESAB | BRISKET | 7 – 0 | STREAK | AGISTER*, BARITES*, GAITERS*, KITBAGS*, STAGIER* | 7 |
| 2 | TYRIELNOD | LOITER | 13 – 6 | LOITER | TRENDILY | 15 |
| 3 | MSENCIDAJ | CANDIES | 20 – 13 | JASMINE | AMNESIC*, CINEMAS*, INCASED*, MAIDENS, MEDIANS*, MEDINAS*, SIDEMAN* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 100 1 8 9 3 → 192 | 192
8 × 25 − (9 − 1) |
30 – 23 | 192
(3 − 1) × 100 − 8 |
|
32 |
| 5 | GFTPOIMCU | TOPIC | 35 – 23 | POUT | COMFIT | 38 |
| 6 | RLETYISLA | LITERALS | 43 – 23 | LASTLY | LYRETAIL*, RALLYIST*, SERIALLY*, TALLIERS | 46 |
| 7 | AIEXGRVLU | GRAVEL | 49 – 29 | VALUER | EXUVIAL*, VIRGULE | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 8 7 6 2 → 197 | — | 49 – 36 | 194
(75 + 7 + 6 + 9) × 2 |
CV: 197 = 75 × 2 + 7 × 8 − 9 |
63 |
| 9 | POURLAPUN | UNPOPULAR
(5 seconds) |
59 – 36 | 73 |
