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{{episode|previous=Episode 4739|next=Episode 4741}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 4739|next=Episode 4741}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 4740''' was broadcast on 21 January 2009 | + | '''Episode 4740''' was broadcast on 21 January 2009, and was the eighth preliminary of [[Championship of Champions XIII]]. |
| − | [[Steven Briers]] played [[Debbi Flack]], with | + | [[Steven Briers|Steve Briers]] played [[Debbi Flack]], with Steve Briers winning {{score|121|74}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Alastair Stewart]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
| − | {{Rounds-start| | + | {{Rounds-start|Steve Briers|Debbi Flack}} |
{{R-letters |1 |STDNOAEPI|ANTIPODES|INSTEAD | | 18|0 | 18}} | {{R-letters |1 |STDNOAEPI|ANTIPODES|INSTEAD | | 18|0 | 18}} | ||
{{R-letters |2 |FLRMIEYED|FREELY |refilmed {{x}}|DEFILER, FIELDER*, YIELDER*| 24|0 | 25}} | {{R-letters |2 |FLRMIEYED|FREELY |refilmed {{x}}|DEFILER, FIELDER*, YIELDER*| 24|0 | 25}} | ||
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{{R-TTT |CROPLUST|It's a case of chips with everything.|SCULPTOR}} | {{R-TTT |CROPLUST|It's a case of chips with everything.|SCULPTOR}} | ||
{{R-letters |6 |TETBRUEME|MUTTER |BUTTER |BURETTE | 53|23 | 56}} | {{R-letters |6 |TETBRUEME|MUTTER |BUTTER |BURETTE | 53|23 | 56}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |7 |KSTSEAOEU| | + | {{R-letters |7 |KSTSEAOEU|STEAKS |STEAKS |SAUTES*, SETOSE*, SKATES, STAKES, STOKES*, TEASES, UKASES*| 59|29 | 62}} |
{{R-letters |8 |NCAIOSNHN|ANIONS |CASINO |CANNONS*, CHANSON* | 65|35 | 69}} | {{R-letters |8 |NCAIOSNHN|ANIONS |CASINO |CANNONS*, CHANSON* | 65|35 | 69}} | ||
{{R-letters |9 |SITSQEETA|ESTATES |STATES |EASIEST | 72|35 | 76}} | {{R-letters |9 |SITSQEETA|ESTATES |STATES |EASIEST | 72|35 | 76}} | ||
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|586|sol2=6 × 100 − 7 − 7 | |586|sol2=6 × 100 − 7 − 7 | ||
|111|74|116}} | |111|74|116}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|ENEMASNAG|c1time=25|c1sol=MANGANESE|121|74|126}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|ENEMASNAG|c1time=25.75|c1sol=MANGANESE|121|74|126}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|R44jNffl2Yo?}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:4740}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:4740}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:57, 5 September 2025
Episode 4740 was broadcast on 21 January 2009, and was the eighth preliminary of Championship of Champions XIII.
Steve Briers played Debbi Flack, with Steve Briers winning 121 – 74. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Briers | Score | Debbi Flack | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STDNOAEPI | ANTIPODES | 18 – 0 | INSTEAD | 18 | |
| 2 | FLRMIEYED | FREELY | 24 – 0 | refilmed ☓ | DEFILER, FIELDER*, YIELDER* | 25 |
| 3 | PIENRITZT | TINTER | 30 – 0 | NITRITE | 32 | |
| 4 | GDBAIOSHR | HAIRDOS | 37 – 7 | HAIRDOS | DISHRAG* | 39 |
| 5 | 25 75 100 4 10 2 → 235 | 235
2 × 100 + 25 + 10 |
47 – 17 | 235
2 × 100 + 75 − 10 × 4 |
|
49 |
| TTT | CROPLUST | It's a case of chips with everything. | SCULPTOR | |||
| 6 | TETBRUEME | MUTTER | 53 – 23 | BUTTER | BURETTE | 56 |
| 7 | KSTSEAOEU | STEAKS | 59 – 29 | STEAKS | SAUTES*, SETOSE*, SKATES, STAKES, STOKES*, TEASES, UKASES* | 62 |
| 8 | NCAIOSNHN | ANIONS | 65 – 35 | CASINO | CANNONS*, CHANSON* | 69 |
| 9 | SITSQEETA | ESTATES | 72 – 35 | STATES | EASIEST | 76 |
| 10 | 50 9 3 4 7 6 → 141 | 141
50 × 3 − 9 |
82 – 45 | 141
50 × 3 − 9 |
|
86 |
| TTT | PINKLEGS | This smacks of trouble north of the border. | SKELPING | |||
| 11 | CRLRIOAAO | LORICA | 88 – 51 | CORRAL | RAILCAR | 93 |
| 12 | XRAIDGLOA | ADAGIO | 94 – 57 | RADIAL | ADORAL*, ARGALI*, LAOGAI* | 99 |
| 13 | SVPGOEELA | APOGEES | 101 – 64 | LOVAGES | PELAGES*, SELVAGE* | 106 |
| 14 | 100 7 1 6 5 7 → 586 | 586
6 × 100 − 7 − 7 |
111 – 74 | 586
6 × 100 − 7 − 7 |
|
116 |
| 15 | ENEMASNAG | MANGANESE
(25.75 seconds) |
121 – 74 | 126 | ||
