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[[Ian Laird]] played [[Neil Pallister]], with Ian Laird winning {{score|99|84}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ian Laird]] played [[Neil Pallister]], with Ian Laird winning {{score|99|84}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Geoffrey Durham]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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+ | This episode was notable for a gaffe where [[Susie Dent]] highlighted the word "fucoid" on the [[pencam]], forgetting that the word above it would also be visible. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters| 9|JTDEAERSA|SEATED |DEAREST |AERATED*, AERATES*, DERATES| 50|52 | 90}} | {{R-letters| 9|JTDEAERSA|SEATED |DEAREST |AERATED*, AERATES*, DERATES| 50|52 | 90}} | ||
{{R-numbers|10|50|8|4|10|5|6| 427 | {{R-numbers|10|50|8|4|10|5|6| 427 | ||
− | |427|sol1=(50 − 8) × 10 + 5 + 6 | + | |427|sol1=(50 − 8) × 10 + 5 − 4 + 6 |
|427|sol2=(50 + 4) × 8 − 5 | |427|sol2=(50 + 4) × 8 − 5 | ||
|60|62|100}} | |60|62|100}} | ||
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{{R-letters|13|NSTOAOBLE|STABLE |TABLES |NOTABLES | 79|74 |121}} | {{R-letters|13|NSTOAOBLE|STABLE |TABLES |NOTABLES | 79|74 |121}} | ||
{{R-numbers|14|100|4|7|3|1|5| 717 | {{R-numbers|14|100|4|7|3|1|5| 717 | ||
− | |717|sol1=(100 + 3 × 7 | + | |717|sol1=(100 + 3) × 7 − 4 |
|717|sol2=7 × 100 + 4 × 3 + 5 | |717|sol2=7 × 100 + 4 × 3 + 5 | ||
|89|84|131}} | |89|84|131}} |
Latest revision as of 12:24, 31 December 2022
Episode 3740 was broadcast on 13 July 2004, as part of Series 52.
Ian Laird played Neil Pallister, with Ian Laird winning 99 – 84. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This episode was notable for a gaffe where Susie Dent highlighted the word "fucoid" on the pencam, forgetting that the word above it would also be visible.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ian Laird | Score | Neil Pallister | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RDLSOIUIE | DELIRIOUS | 18 – 0 | SOLDIER | 18 | |
2 | PZFAETNIM | FAMINE | 24 – 6 | INMATE | PIEMAN*, PINETA*, PITMAN*, PITMEN*, TAIMEN* | 24 |
3 | CDGROEALE | CLEARED | 31 – 13 | DECLARE | AEROGEL*, CORDAGE, CREEDAL*, REGALED* | 31 |
4 | BYSUORTIA | ABORTS | 37 – 19 | BISTRO | BISTOURY*, OBITUARY* | 39 |
5 | 25 9 1 6 4 8 → 564 | — | 37 – 24 | 556
(9 + 8 + 4 + 1) × 25 + 6 |
CV: 564 = (6 × 25 − 9) × 4 |
49 |
TTT | SIDSCUTE | Reductions in playing staff from the butcher. | SIDECUTS | |||
6 | NPMUETOLA | AMULET | 43 – 30 | AMOUNT | PULMONATE | 67 |
7 | CHWSIOATE | WITCHES | 50 – 37 | WATCHES | ACHIOTES* | 75 |
8 | RSGIEDNAM | SANDIER | 50 – 45 | DREAMING | GRADINES*, MARGINED, READINGS, SMEARING | 83 |
9 | JTDEAERSA | SEATED | 50 – 52 | DEAREST | AERATED*, AERATES*, DERATES | 90 |
10 | 50 8 4 10 5 6 → 427 | 427
(50 − 8) × 10 + 5 − 4 + 6 |
60 – 62 | 427
(50 + 4) × 8 − 5 |
|
100 |
TTT | CROATIAN | Why not treat yourself to a big mac? | RAINCOAT | |||
11 | IOEPCTDFU | DEPICT | 66 – 68 | POETIC | COPIED*, COUPED*, FOETID*, FUCOID, POUTED* | 106 |
12 | MKNEILREI | MILKIER | 73 – 68 | relink ☓ | KREMLIN | 113 |
13 | NSTOAOBLE | STABLE | 79 – 74 | TABLES | NOTABLES | 121 |
14 | 100 4 7 3 1 5 → 717 | 717
(100 + 3) × 7 − 4 |
89 – 84 | 717
7 × 100 + 4 × 3 + 5 |
|
131 |
15 | NOSPICIER | PRECISION
(16.75 seconds) |
99 – 84 | 141 |