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{{episode|previous=Episode 3389|next=Episode 3391}}'''Episode 3390''' was broadcast on 6 January 2003, as part of the [[Championship of Champions XI]]. It was the first game played on the purple striped set, which remained in use for six years up to the end of [[Series 59]].
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[[File:Pink stripes set left shot.png|200px|thumb|right|This episode introduced the pink-striped set, replacing the orange variant of the wings set used from [[Championship of Champions X]] to [[Series 48]].]]
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'''Episode 3390''' was broadcast on 6 January 2003, and was the first preliminary of [[Championship of Champions XI]].
  
[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Loz Sands]], with Loz Sands winning 77 - 60. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Loz Sands]], with Loz Sands winning {{score|77|60}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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This episode introduced the pink-striped set, replacing the eleven-year long wings set that was in use from [[Series 22]] to [[Series 48|48]]. The pink-striped set remained in use until the [[Series 59]] [[Episode 4732|grand final]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Michael Calder|Loz Sands}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Michael Calder|Loz Sands}}
{{R-letters| 1|QSDRAEUTI|SQUIRTED |SQUARED  |                    |8|0|8}}
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{{R-letters| 1|QSDRAEUTI|SQUIRTED |SQUARED  |                    | 8|0 | 8}}
{{R-letters| 2|FNOAEPLIM|IMPALE  |IMPALE  |FEMINAL*, IMPANEL, INFLAME*, MANIPLE, OPALINE|14|6|15}}
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{{R-letters| 2|FNOAEPLIM|IMPALE  |IMPALE  |FEMINAL*, IMPANEL, INFLAME*, MANIPLE, OPALINE| 14|6 | 15}}
{{R-letters| 3|GCSREUOAT|COURAGE  |OUTRAGES |ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES |14|14|23}}
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{{R-letters| 3|GCSREUOAT|COURAGE  |OUTRAGES |ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES | 14|14 | 23}}
{{R-letters| 4|XDNEIEGIB|BIDING  |BINGED  |                    |20|20|29}}
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{{R-letters| 4|XDNEIEGIB|BIDING  |BINGED  |                    | 20|20 | 29}}
{{R-numbers| 5|7|5|6|1|10|50| 577
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{{R-numbers| 5|50|10|1|6|5|7| 577
 
|578
 
|578
|577|sol2=(50+7)x10+1+6                                         |20|30|39}}
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|577|sol2=(50 + 7) × 10 + 1 + 6
{{R-TTT      |FINERUG |Not the safest way to get warm.|GUNFIRE}}
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|20|30|39}}
{{R-letters| 6|RSOIALTPU|TAILORS  |RITUALS  |TROUPIALS*         |27|37|57}}
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{{R-TTT      |FINERUG|Not the safest way to get warm.|GUNFIRE}}
{{R-letters| 7|DMHROELAE|REMODEL  |ARMHOLE  |EARHOLE*, EARLDOM, EMERALD, REHOMED*|34|44|64}}
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{{R-letters| 6|RSOIALTPU|TAILORS  |RITUALS  |TROUPIALS*         | 27|37 | 57}}
{{R-letters| 8|NTSCOIUAV|SUCTION  |VISCOUNT |AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS |34|52|72}}
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{{R-letters| 7|DMHROELAE|REMODEL  |ARMHOLE  |EARHOLE*, EARLDOM, EMERALD, REHOMED*| 34|44 | 64}}
{{R-letters| 9|GRDEEOMTP|GROPED  |DEPORT  |PROTEGE, TROMPED* |40|58|79}}
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{{R-letters| 8|NTSCOIUAV|SUCTION  |VISCOUNT |AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS | 34|52 | 72}}
{{R-numbers|10|1|7|75|50|100|25| 981
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{{R-letters| 9|GRDEEOMTP|GROPED  |DEPORT  |PROTEGE, TROMPED*   | 40|58 | 79}}
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{{R-numbers|10|25|100|50|75|7|1| 981
 
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|—
|975|sol2=(100+50)×(7−1)+75
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|975|sol2=(100 + 50) × (7 1) + 75
|cv=982|solcv=(100+50+1) x 7 - 75                               |40|63|86}}
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|cv=982|solcv=(100 + 50 + 1) × 7 75
{{R-TTT      |YELSHOP |Don't open the door, just look who it is.|SPYHOLE}}
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|40|63|86}}
{{R-letters|11|YSNLWIOAT|SAINTLY  |SAINTLY  |NASTILY, SNOWILY, STONILY*|47|70|93}}
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{{R-TTT      |YELSHOP|Don't open the door, just look who it is.|SPYHOLE}}
{{R-letters|12|CRDEOUAFS|SCOURED  |coarsed |CAROUSED, SURFACED* |54|70|101}}
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{{R-letters|11|YSNLWIOAT|SAINTLY  |SAINTLY  |NASTILY, SNOWILY, STONILY*| 47|70 | 93}}
{{R-letters|13|MEEOJGKNA|MENAGE  |GNOME    |GENOME*, MANEGE*    |60|70|107}}
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{{R-letters|12|CRDEOUAFS|SCOURED  |coarsed {{x}}|CAROUSED, SURFACED* | 54|70 |101}}
{{R-numbers|14|6|7|75|25|100|50| 711
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{{R-letters|13|MEEOJGKNA|MENAGE  |GNOME    |GENOME*, MANEGE*    | 60|70 |107}}
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{{R-numbers|14|50|100|25|75|7|6| 711
 
|709
 
|709
|712|sol2=7×100 + 6×50÷25
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|712|sol2=7 × 100 + 6 × 50 ÷ 25
|cv=711|solcv=(75+50)/25 + 6 + 7x100                            |60|77|117}}
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|cv=711|solcv=(75 + 50) ÷ 25 + 6 + 7 × 100
{{R-conundrum|15|SEEDPROPS|c1sol=prospered |c1time=3|sol=OPPRESSED |60|77|127}}
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|60|77|117}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|SEEDPROPS|c1sol=prospered {{x}}|c1time=3|sol=OPPRESSED|60|77|127}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{YouTube|4bnW-vLAZLc}}
  
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:3390}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:13, 13 August 2026

This episode introduced the pink-striped set, replacing the orange variant of the wings set used from Championship of Champions X to Series 48.

Episode 3390 was broadcast on 6 January 2003, and was the first preliminary of Championship of Champions XI.

Michael Calder played Loz Sands, with Loz Sands winning 77 – 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This episode introduced the pink-striped set, replacing the eleven-year long wings set that was in use from Series 22 to 48. The pink-striped set remained in use until the Series 59 grand final.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Michael Calder Score Loz Sands Others Max.
1 QSDRAEUTI SQUIRTED 8 – 0 SQUARED 8
2 FNOAEPLIM IMPALE 14 – 6 IMPALE FEMINAL*, IMPANEL, INFLAME*, MANIPLE, OPALINE 15
3 GCSREUOAT COURAGE 14 – 14 OUTRAGES ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES 23
4 XDNEIEGIB BIDING 20 – 20 BINGED 29
5 50 10 1 6 5 7 → 577 578 20 – 30 577
(50 + 7) × 10 + 1 + 6


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TTT FINERUG Not the safest way to get warm. GUNFIRE
6 RSOIALTPU TAILORS 27 – 37 RITUALS TROUPIALS* 57
7 DMHROELAE REMODEL 34 – 44 ARMHOLE EARHOLE*, EARLDOM, EMERALD, REHOMED* 64
8 NTSCOIUAV SUCTION 34 – 52 VISCOUNT AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS 72
9 GRDEEOMTP GROPED 40 – 58 DEPORT PROTEGE, TROMPED* 79
10 25 100 50 75 7 1 → 981 40 – 63 975
(100 + 50) × (7 − 1) + 75

CV: 982 = (100 + 50 + 1) × 7 − 75

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TTT YELSHOP Don't open the door, just look who it is. SPYHOLE
11 YSNLWIOAT SAINTLY 47 – 70 SAINTLY NASTILY, SNOWILY, STONILY* 93
12 CRDEOUAFS SCOURED 54 – 70 coarsed ☓ CAROUSED, SURFACED* 101
13 MEEOJGKNA MENAGE 60 – 70 GNOME GENOME*, MANEGE* 107
14 50 100 25 75 7 6 → 711 709 60 – 77 712
7 × 100 + 6 × 50 ÷ 25

CV: 711 = (75 + 50) ÷ 25 + 6 + 7 × 100

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15 SEEDPROPS prospered ☓
(3 seconds)
60 – 77 OPPRESSED 127


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