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|273|sol2=(6 − 2) × 75 − (7 × 5 − 8) | |273|sol2=(6 − 2) × 75 − (7 × 5 − 8) | ||
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| − | {{R-TTT |NORAGREY||ORANGERY}} | + | {{R-TTT |NORAGREY|This building is tree-mendous, my old fruit.|ORANGERY}} |
{{R-letters| 6|NWSTAEORK|NETWORKS |TOWERS | | 38|10 | 59}} | {{R-letters| 6|NWSTAEORK|NETWORKS |TOWERS | | 38|10 | 59}} | ||
{{R-letters| 7|TLPEOANME|POLENTA |MANTLE |ANTELOPE | 45|10 | 67}} | {{R-letters| 7|TLPEOANME|POLENTA |MANTLE |ANTELOPE | 45|10 | 67}} | ||
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|cv=357|solcv=(75 − (4 + 4) × 3) × 7 | |cv=357|solcv=(75 − (4 + 4) × 3) × 7 | ||
|60|25|93}} | |60|25|93}} | ||
| − | {{R-TTT |ABLOWGUN||BUNGALOW}} | + | {{R-TTT |ABLOWGUN|No upstairs downstairs here.|BUNGALOW}} |
{{R-letters|11|NGBIOINZM|MINION |BONING |IMBONGI | 66|31 |100}} | {{R-letters|11|NGBIOINZM|MINION |BONING |IMBONGI | 66|31 |100}} | ||
{{R-letters|12|SEDOCINFT|CONFIDES |SECTION | | 74|31 |108}} | {{R-letters|12|SEDOCINFT|CONFIDES |SECTION | | 74|31 |108}} | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|DIDITNESS|c1sol={{x}}|c1time=5.25|c2sol=insisted {{x}}|c2time=12.5|sol=DISSIDENT|91|48|135}} | {{R-conundrum|15|DIDITNESS|c1sol={{x}}|c1time=5.25|c2sol=insisted {{x}}|c2time=12.5|sol=DISSIDENT|91|48|135}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:51, 21 February 2026
Episode 3875 was broadcast on 21 February 2005, as part of Series 53.
John Mayhew played Jean MacLachlan, with John Mayhew winning 91 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Mayhew | Score | Jean MacClachlan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLSEIADVE | ENSLAVED | 8 – 0 | sleaved ☓ | VASELINED | 18 |
| 2 | IEURMTCDE | ERUDITE | 15 – 0 | CUTER | DEUTERIC | 26 |
| 3 | PTLIAEGFR | FRAGILE | 22 – 0 | pilager ☓ | FLEAPIT*, FRIGATE* | 33 |
| 4 | DSNRIAOCS | SARDONIC | 30 – 0 | ORDAINS | NARCOSIS*, SARCOIDS* | 41 |
| 5 | 75 5 8 2 6 7 → 273 | 272 | 30 – 10 | 273
(6 − 2) × 75 − (7 × 5 − 8) |
|
51 |
| TTT | NORAGREY | This building is tree-mendous, my old fruit. | ORANGERY | |||
| 6 | NWSTAEORK | NETWORKS | 38 – 10 | TOWERS | 59 | |
| 7 | TLPEOANME | POLENTA | 45 – 10 | MANTLE | ANTELOPE | 67 |
| 8 | HRGRSUIAE | HURRIES | 52 – 17 | HURRIES | GHARRIES | 75 |
| 9 | DTQSUEALE | SQUEALED | 60 – 25 | SQUEALED | 83 | |
| 10 | 75 7 10 4 4 3 → 357 | — | 60 – 25 | — |
CV: 357 = (75 − (4 + 4) × 3) × 7 |
93 |
| TTT | ABLOWGUN | No upstairs downstairs here. | BUNGALOW | |||
| 11 | NGBIOINZM | MINION | 66 – 31 | BONING | IMBONGI | 100 |
| 12 | SEDOCINFT | CONFIDES | 74 – 31 | SECTION | 108 | |
| 13 | RSBAEIPJT | BAPTISE | 81 – 38 | PARTIES | BARITES*, PASTIER*, PIASTRE*, PIRATES*, PRATIES*, TRAIPSE* | 115 |
| 14 | 25 10 2 4 6 1 → 875 | 875
(4 × 10 − 6 + 1) × 25 |
91 – 48 | 875
(6 + 1) × 10 ÷ 2 × 25 |
|
125 |
| 15 | DIDITNESS | ☓
(5.25 seconds) |
91 – 48 | insisted ☓
(12.5 seconds) |
DISSIDENT | 135 |
