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'''Episode 3538''' was broadcast on 19 August 2003, as part of [[Series 50]].
 
'''Episode 3538''' was broadcast on 19 August 2003, as part of [[Series 50]].
  
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[[Nick Smith]] played [[Brian McKeon]], with Brian McKeon winning {{score|83|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Nick Smith (Series 50)|Nick Smith]] played [[Brian McKeon]], with Brian McKeon winning {{score|83|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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|other=555|solother=(100 × 8 × (50 + 2) + 25) ÷ 75
 
|other=555|solother=(100 × 8 × (50 + 2) + 25) ÷ 75
 
|21|25|39}}
 
|21|25|39}}
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{{R-TTT      |ZOOFILE|She's not backward at coming forward.|FLOOZIE}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |NTLIUOMED|MOUNTED  |OUTLINED |                    | 21|33 | 47}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |NTLIUOMED|MOUNTED  |OUTLINED |                    | 21|33 | 47}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |NRVIUOPSU|RUINOUS  |inpours {{x}}|                    | 28|33 | 54}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |NRVIUOPSU|RUINOUS  |inpours {{x}}|                    | 28|33 | 54}}
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|389|sol2=(9 + 1 + 6) × 25 − 8 − 3
 
|389|sol2=(9 + 1 + 6) × 25 − 8 − 3
 
|34|56|78}}
 
|34|56|78}}
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{{R-TTT      |DIESICK|These Richards are always putting on false fronts.|DICKIES}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|YKSOEOMTI|MISTOOK  |MOIST    |                    | 41|56 | 85}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|YKSOEOMTI|MISTOOK  |MOIST    |                    | 41|56 | 85}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|JCDAOURTI|CAROTID  |ADROIT  |AUDITOR*            | 48|56 | 92}}
 
{{R-letters  |12|JCDAOURTI|CAROTID  |ADROIT  |AUDITOR*            | 48|56 | 92}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|WOGANPILL|c2time=5.5|c2sol=WALLOPING|58|83|119}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|WOGANPILL|c2time=5.5|c2sol=WALLOPING|58|83|119}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{YouTube|FXo_XxAtEEs|t=18s}}
  
 
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
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[[Category:Recaps with missing or incomplete Teatime Teasers]]
 

Latest revision as of 14:40, 20 November 2025

Episode 3538 was broadcast on 19 August 2003, as part of Series 50.

Nick Smith played Brian McKeon, with Brian McKeon winning 83 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Nick Smith Score Brian McKeon Others Max.
1 LDROAETHO LOATHED 7 – 7 LOATHED RATHOLED* 8
2 QNSEAOBPA BEANOS 13 – 13 BEANOS APNOEA, PAEANS*, PAEONS* 14
3 MXGEISART MIGRATES 21 – 13 MIRAGES MAGISTER, MATRIXES*, STERIGMA* 22
4 CZDOISFEA — 21 – 18 DOZES ZODIACS 29
5 100 50 25 75 2 8 → 555 565 21 – 25 550
(8 + 2) × 50 + 75 − 25

CV: 553 Best: 555 = (100 × 8 × (50 + 2) + 25) ÷ 75

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TTT ZOOFILE She's not backward at coming forward. FLOOZIE
6 NTLIUOMED MOUNTED 21 – 33 OUTLINED 47
7 NRVIUOPSU RUINOUS 28 – 33 inpours ☓ 54
8 LCMAETDAE MELTED 28 – 40 CLEATED ACADEME*, MALEATE* 61
9 LGROEIBEP BOILER 34 – 46 BOILER OBLIGEE*, OBLIGER 68
10 25 9 1 3 8 6 → 389 390 34 – 56 389
(9 + 1 + 6) × 25 − 8 − 3


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TTT DIESICK These Richards are always putting on false fronts. DICKIES
11 YKSOEOMTI MISTOOK 41 – 56 MOIST 85
12 JCDAOURTI CAROTID 48 – 56 ADROIT AUDITOR* 92
13 NLSAIUFPI LUPINS 48 – 63 PAINFUL FINIALS*, NAUPLII*, PANFULS 99
14 25 4 5 7 1 6 → 217 217
(4 + 5) × 25 − 7 − 1		 58 – 73 217
(4 + 5) × 25 − 7 − 1


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15 WOGANPILL 58 – 83 WALLOPING
(5.5 seconds)		 119


External Links

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