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'''Episode 2674''' was broadcast on 27 December 1999 as the first quarter-final of [[Championship of Champions X]]. The Wings set was changed from grey to orange beginning with this episode, and the new title logo was introduced.
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[[File:Orange wings set right overhead shot.png|thumb|200px|right|This episode introduced the orange variant of the "wings" set, replacing the blue version used between [[Series 31]] and [[Series 41|41]].]]
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'''Episode 2674''' was broadcast on 27 December 1999, and was the first quarter-final of [[Championship of Champions X]].
  
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[[Simon Cooper]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning 58 - 39. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]].
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[[Simon Cooper]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning {{score|58|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mark Nyman]].
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This was the first episode to be broadcast in the now-standard 16:9 aspect ratio, replacing the 4:3 aspect. It was also the first to feature the orange variant of the "wings" set design — the third and final colour scheme of the configuration.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Simon Cooper|Terence English}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Simon Cooper|Terence English}}
 
{{R-letters  |1 |PSRVIAEUA|VIPERS  |ASPIRE  |PARVISE*, SPIRAEA, UPRAISE|  6|6  |  7}}
 
{{R-letters  |1 |PSRVIAEUA|VIPERS  |ASPIRE  |PARVISE*, SPIRAEA, UPRAISE|  6|6  |  7}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |TDGSEAOWE|STOWAGE  |SWEATED  |DOTAGES*, GOATEED*, GOATEES*, TOWAGES*| 13|13 | 14}}
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{{R-letters  |2 |TDGSEAOWE|STOWAGE  |SWEATED  |DOTAGES*, GOATEES*, TOWAGES*| 13|13 | 14}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |NLTVUAEIR|entrail {{x}}|VIRULENT |AVIRULENT*          | 13|21 | 32}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |NLTVUAEIR|entrail {{x}}|VIRULENT |AVIRULENT*          | 13|21 | 32}}
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|2|1|7|4|1| 593
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|2|1|7|4|1| 593
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|594|sol1=6 x ((25 x 4) - 1)
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|594|sol1=(25 × 4 − 1) × (7 − 1)
 
|597
 
|597
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|cv=593|solcv=4 x (((7 - 1) x 25) - 2)
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|cv=593|solcv=((7 − 1) × 25 − 2) × 4 + 1
 
|20|21|42}}
 
|20|21|42}}
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{{R-SST        |CESCUSS||SUCCESS}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |LXDGEAOYB|GABLED  |BODEGA  |ALBEDO*, DAYGLO*, DOABLE*, GAOLED*, GLOBED*| 26|27 | 48}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |LXDGEAOYB|GABLED  |BODEGA  |ALBEDO*, DAYGLO*, DOABLE*, GAOLED*, GLOBED*| 26|27 | 48}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |LFSGEIERZ|FLIERS  |RIFLES  |FRIEZES*, RELIEFS  | 32|33 | 55}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |LFSGEIERZ|FLIERS  |RIFLES  |FRIEZES*, RELIEFS  | 32|33 | 55}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |CTMTOAINU|AUCTION  |MUTATION |                    | 32|41 | 63}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |CTMTOAINU|AUCTION  |MUTATION |                    | 32|41 | 63}}
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 50|75|25|100|9|2| 797
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 50|75|25|100|9|2| 797
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|800|sol1=(9 - 2) x 100 + 75 + 25
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|800|sol1=(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25
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|800|sol2=(9 - 2) x 100 + 75 + 25
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|800|sol2=(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25
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|cv=797|solcv=(9 x 100) - (2 x 50) - (75 / 25)
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|cv=797|solcv=9 × 100 − 2 × 50 − 75 ÷ 25
 
|39|48|73}}
 
|39|48|73}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|FINESTYIN|c2time=2|c2sol=INTENSIFY|39|58|83}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|FINESTYIN|c2time=2|c2sol=INTENSIFY|39|58|83}}
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Latest revision as of 02:08, 6 January 2026

This episode introduced the orange variant of the "wings" set, replacing the blue version used between Series 31 and 41.

Episode 2674 was broadcast on 27 December 1999, and was the first quarter-final of Championship of Champions X.

Simon Cooper played Terence English, with Terence English winning 58 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

This was the first episode to be broadcast in the now-standard 16:9 aspect ratio, replacing the 4:3 aspect. It was also the first to feature the orange variant of the "wings" set design — the third and final colour scheme of the configuration.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Simon Cooper Score Terence English Others Max.
1 PSRVIAEUA VIPERS 6 – 6 ASPIRE PARVISE*, SPIRAEA, UPRAISE 7
2 TDGSEAOWE STOWAGE 13 – 13 SWEATED DOTAGES*, GOATEES*, TOWAGES* 14
3 NLTVUAEIR entrail ☓ 13 – 21 VIRULENT AVIRULENT* 32
4 25 2 1 7 4 1 → 593 594
(25 × 4 − 1) × (7 − 1)		 20 – 21 597

CV: 593 = ((7 − 1) × 25 − 2) × 4 + 1

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SST CESCUSS SUCCESS
5 LXDGEAOYB GABLED 26 – 27 BODEGA ALBEDO*, DAYGLO*, DOABLE*, GAOLED*, GLOBED* 48
6 LFSGEIERZ FLIERS 32 – 33 RIFLES FRIEZES*, RELIEFS 55
7 CTMTOAINU AUCTION 32 – 41 MUTATION 63
8 50 75 25 100 9 2 → 797 800
(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25		 39 – 48 800
(9 − 2) × 100 + 75 + 25

CV: 797 = 9 × 100 − 2 × 50 − 75 ÷ 25

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9 FINESTYIN 39 – 58 INTENSIFY
(2 seconds)		 83
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