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{{episode|previous=Episode 4952|next=Episode 4954}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 4952|next=Episode 4954}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 4953''' was broadcast on 18 December 2009 | + | '''Episode 4953''' was broadcast on 18 December 2009, and was the [[Series 61]] grand final. |
[[Andrew Hulme]] played [[Chris Davies (Series 61)|Chris Davies]], with Chris Davies winning {{score|117|86}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Rory McGrath]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Andrew Hulme]] played [[Chris Davies (Series 61)|Chris Davies]], with Chris Davies winning {{score|117|86}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Rory McGrath]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | This was the last show of the 2000s decade. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |4 |OERTQDOTE|ROOTED |TETRODE | | 21|28 | 28}} | {{R-letters |4 |OERTQDOTE|ROOTED |TETRODE | | 21|28 | 28}} | ||
{{R-numbers |5 | 100|1|10|3|2|6| 396 | {{R-numbers |5 | 100|1|10|3|2|6| 396 | ||
| − | |396|sol1=(6 − 2) × 100 − 3 | + | |396|sol1=(6 − 2) × 100 − (3 + 1) |
|396|sol2=(100 − 1) × (6 − 2) | |396|sol2=(100 − 1) × (6 − 2) | ||
|31|38|38}} | |31|38|38}} | ||
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{{R-letters |9 |SRSGAIEDI|DIGRESS |DIARISES |AIRSIDES* | 51|66 | 67}} | {{R-letters |9 |SRSGAIEDI|DIGRESS |DIARISES |AIRSIDES* | 51|66 | 67}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 75|4|7|2|5|9| 248 | {{R-numbers |10| 75|4|7|2|5|9| 248 | ||
| − | |248|sol1=(75 − (7 − 5 | + | |248|sol1=(75 − (7 − 5 + 2 + 9)) × 4 |
| − | |248|sol2=(75 − (7 − 5 | + | |248|sol2=(75 − (7 − 5 + 2 + 9)) × 4 |
|61|76|77}} | |61|76|77}} | ||
{{R-TTT |MENBEAST|Below ground level, sometimes with car-lifting devices.|BASEMENT}} | {{R-TTT |MENBEAST|Below ground level, sometimes with car-lifting devices.|BASEMENT}} | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|ARTLEPOOL|c2time=5.5|c2sol=ALLOTROPE|86|117|120}} | {{R-conundrum|15|ARTLEPOOL|c2time=5.5|c2sol=ALLOTROPE|86|117|120}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|-J2Iy-fJlgc|t=26s}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:4953}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:4953}} | ||
| + | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 61]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 61]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Grand finals | + | [[Category:Grand finals]] |
| − | [[Category:15-round | + | [[Category:15-round joint scores over 200]] |
[[Category:Episodes presented by Jeff Stelling]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Jeff Stelling]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Rory McGrath as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Rory McGrath as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 7 September 2025
Episode 4953 was broadcast on 18 December 2009, and was the Series 61 grand final.
Andrew Hulme played Chris Davies, with Chris Davies winning 117 – 86. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rory McGrath, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the last show of the 2000s decade.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Hulme | Score | Chris Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WRMAEOTUO | WOOMERA | 7 – 7 | WOOMERA | OUTWEAR*, OUTWORE* | 7 |
| 2 | BGREAMPOR | EMBARGO | 14 – 14 | PROGRAM | BEGORRA* | 14 |
| 3 | LWTEIERTN | ENTITLE | 21 – 21 | ENTITLE | RETITLE*, TERNLET*, WRENTIT*, WRITTEN* | 21 |
| 4 | OERTQDOTE | ROOTED | 21 – 28 | TETRODE | 28 | |
| 5 | 100 1 10 3 2 6 → 396 | 396
(6 − 2) × 100 − (3 + 1) |
31 – 38 | 396
(100 − 1) × (6 − 2) |
|
38 |
| TTT | GNATWING | Playing an instrument on somebody's heart-strings. | TWANGING | |||
| 6 | NLNAEPUTO | POLENTA | 38 – 45 | OPULENT | ANNULET*, APOLUNE*, TONNEAU* | 45 |
| 7 | RFSAOICMD | SARCOID | 45 – 52 | SARCOID | 52 | |
| 8 | EYKASSTNE | STEAKS | 51 – 58 | ASSENT | ENTASES*, SENATES, SENSATE* | 59 |
| 9 | SRSGAIEDI | DIGRESS | 51 – 66 | DIARISES | AIRSIDES* | 67 |
| 10 | 75 4 7 2 5 9 → 248 | 248
(75 − (7 − 5 + 2 + 9)) × 4 |
61 – 76 | 248
(75 − (7 − 5 + 2 + 9)) × 4 |
|
77 |
| TTT | MENBEAST | Below ground level, sometimes with car-lifting devices. | BASEMENT | |||
| 11 | PDSAIEPST | SAPPIEST | 69 – 84 | SAPPIEST | 85 | |
| 12 | AEDSJITNM | MAIDENS | 76 – 91 | MINDSET | MEDIANTS | 93 |
| 13 | OAOEUHDLS | houseload ☓ | 76 – 97 | HOUSED | SHOALED | 100 |
| 14 | 50 3 3 5 1 8 → 542 | 542
(5 + 3 + 3) × 50 − 8 |
86 – 107 | 542
(8 + 3) × 50 − 5 − 3 |
|
110 |
| 15 | ARTLEPOOL | 86 – 117 | ALLOTROPE
(5.5 seconds) |
120 | ||
