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'''Episode 2505''' was broadcast on 21 April 1999, as part of [[Series 40]].
 
'''Episode 2505''' was broadcast on 21 April 1999, as part of [[Series 40]].
  
[[Dorian Jeffrey]] played [[Carol Larkins]], with Carol Larkins winning 55 - 24. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jo Brand]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
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[[Dorian Jeffrey]] played [[Carol Larkins]], with Carol Larkins winning {{score|55|24}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Jo Brand]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
  
[[Category:Episodes in Series 40|2505]]
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The Seven Seas Teaser in this episode had two possible solutions: RESIST (as seen in the episode) and SISTER.
[[Category:9-round games|2505]]
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley|2505]]
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==Rounds==
[[Category:Episodes with Damian Eadie as lexicographer|2505]]
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{{Rounds-start|Dorian Jeffrey|Carol Larkins}}
[[Category:Episodes with Jo Brand as a guest|2505]]
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{{R-letters  |1 |SHWOAIGNE|WASHING  |SHOWING  |AGONIES*, AGONISE, HOAGIES*, SHEWING*, SHOEING*, WAHINES*, WHINGES*, WIGEONS|  7|7  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |TCUFREALN|CUTER    |FACTURE  |CRATEFUL, FLAUNTER* |  7|14 | 15}}
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{{R-letters  |3 |QDKEIATGE|gaited {{x}}|GATED    |IDEATE              |  7|19 | 21}}
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{{R-numbers  |4 | 100|1|7|9|10|10| 961
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|962|sol1=(100 + 1 + 7) × 9 − 10
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|960|sol2=9 × 100 + (7 − 1) × 10
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|cv=961|solcv=9 × 100 + 10 × 7 − (10 − 1)
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|14|26|31}}
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{{R-SST        |STIRES||RESIST}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |RTODIATUS|ADROIT  |DISTORT  |AUDITORS            | 14|33 | 39}}
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{{R-letters  |6 |MCXAEPWOM|{{misdeclared|comma|6}}|CAMEO    |COWPEA*, POMACE    | 14|38 | 45}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |LGIARROEV|GALORE  |VARIOLE  |                    | 14|45 | 52}}
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{{R-numbers  |8 | 7|6|9|9|4|3| 133
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|130
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|133|sol2=(9 + 4) × (7 + 3) + 9 − 6
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|14|55|62}}
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{{R-conundrum|9|COJERPORT|c1time=8|c1sol=PROJECTOR|24|55|72}}
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{{Rounds-end}}
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 40]]
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[[Category:9-round games]]
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Damian Eadie as lexicographer]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Jo Brand as a guest]]

Latest revision as of 09:55, 21 April 2026

Episode 2505 was broadcast on 21 April 1999, as part of Series 40.

Dorian Jeffrey played Carol Larkins, with Carol Larkins winning 55 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

The Seven Seas Teaser in this episode had two possible solutions: RESIST (as seen in the episode) and SISTER.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Dorian Jeffrey Score Carol Larkins Others Max.
1 SHWOAIGNE WASHING 7 – 7 SHOWING AGONIES*, AGONISE, HOAGIES*, SHEWING*, SHOEING*, WAHINES*, WHINGES*, WIGEONS 7
2 TCUFREALN CUTER 7 – 14 FACTURE CRATEFUL, FLAUNTER* 15
3 QDKEIATGE gaited ☓ 7 – 19 GATED IDEATE 21
4 100 1 7 9 10 10 → 961 962
(100 + 1 + 7) × 9 − 10
14 – 26 960
9 × 100 + (7 − 1) × 10

CV: 961 = 9 × 100 + 10 × 7 − (10 − 1)

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SST STIRES RESIST
5 RTODIATUS ADROIT 14 – 33 DISTORT AUDITORS 39
6 MCXAEPWOM comma ☓6 14 – 38 CAMEO COWPEA*, POMACE 45
7 LGIARROEV GALORE 14 – 45 VARIOLE 52
8 7 6 9 9 4 3 → 133 130 14 – 55 133
(9 + 4) × (7 + 3) + 9 − 6


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9 COJERPORT PROJECTOR
(8 seconds)
24 – 55 72