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[[Darryl Francis]] played [[David Webb]], with Darryl Francis winning {{score|86|68}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Lewis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Darryl Francis]] played [[David Webb]], with Darryl Francis winning {{score|86|68}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Lewis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] | + | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] had two valid solutions: {{word|FORMULAIC}} and {{word|FUMAROLIC}}. |
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| + | This episode was repeated on 11 May 2020. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |6 |RIGODUWOR|RIGOUR |RIGOUR | | 28|21 | 44}} | {{R-letters |6 |RIGODUWOR|RIGOUR |RIGOUR | | 28|21 | 44}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |NFTLAIECO|CONFLATE |CONFLATE |FALCONET*, FLECTION*| 36|29 | 52}} | {{R-letters |7 |NFTLAIECO|CONFLATE |CONFLATE |FALCONET*, FLECTION*| 36|29 | 52}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |8 |RADOTENAS|TREASON |SENATOR |DONATES, ROASTED*, RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*| 43|36 | 59}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |RADOTENAS|TREASON |SENATOR |DONATES, ROANEST*, ROASTED*, RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*| 43|36 | 59}} |
{{R-letters |9 |RSCGEOIAP|SOAPIER |geocarps {{x}}|CARGOES*, COPIERS*, CORSAGE*, PICAROS*, PORGIES*, PROSAIC, SCORIAE*, SCRAPIE, SPACIER*| 50|36 | 66}} | {{R-letters |9 |RSCGEOIAP|SOAPIER |geocarps {{x}}|CARGOES*, COPIERS*, CORSAGE*, PICAROS*, PORGIES*, PROSAIC, SCORIAE*, SCRAPIE, SPACIER*| 50|36 | 66}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 100|8|10|1|3|5| 927 | {{R-numbers |10| 100|8|10|1|3|5| 927 | ||
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|rr=503|solrr=(75 − 2) × 7 − (9 − 5) × 2 | |rr=503|solrr=(75 − 2) × 7 − (9 − 5) × 2 | ||
|76|68|109}} | |76|68|109}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|AMICROFLU|c1time=2.5|c1sol=FORMULAIC|86|68|119}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|AMICROFLU|c1time=2.5|c1sol=FORMULAIC**|86|68|119}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{Dailymotion|x9yjr94}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:5620}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:5620}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Martin Lewis as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Martin Lewis as a guest]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Repeated episodes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:01, 26 January 2026
Episode 5620 was broadcast on 14 January 2013, and was the sixth preliminary round match of the 30th Birthday Championship.
Darryl Francis played David Webb, with Darryl Francis winning 86 – 68. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Lewis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: The conundrum had two valid solutions: FORMULAIC and FUMAROLIC.
This episode was repeated on 11 May 2020.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Darryl Francis | Score | David Webb | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNPRAEIAH | HEPARIN | 7 – 0 | HAMPER | PIRANHA | 7 |
| 2 | COZILESIG | logicizes ☓ | 7 – 0 | logicise ☓ | COLIES*, GLOZES*, LOCIES*, LOGICS | 13 |
| 3 | NTNLUEUAF | FLUENT | 7 – 7 | ANNULET | TUNEFUL | 20 |
| 4 | VEROSEYAP | OVERPAYS | 15 – 15 | OVERPAYS | 28 | |
| 5 | 75 10 2 7 4 3 → 927 | 925
(10 + 2) × (75 + 3) − (7 + 4) |
22 – 15 | 930 |
RR: 927 = (75 × 4 + 2 + 7) × 3 |
38 |
| TTT | GAGAMIND | Your mind will go gaga if you end up doing this to it. | DAMAGING | |||
| 6 | RIGODUWOR | RIGOUR | 28 – 21 | RIGOUR | 44 | |
| 7 | NFTLAIECO | CONFLATE | 36 – 29 | CONFLATE | FALCONET*, FLECTION* | 52 |
| 8 | RADOTENAS | TREASON | 43 – 36 | SENATOR | DONATES, ROANEST*, ROASTED*, RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE* | 59 |
| 9 | RSCGEOIAP | SOAPIER | 50 – 36 | geocarps ☓ | CARGOES*, COPIERS*, CORSAGE*, PICAROS*, PORGIES*, PROSAIC, SCORIAE*, SCRAPIE, SPACIER* | 66 |
| 10 | 100 8 10 1 3 5 → 927 | 927
(100 + 3) × (10 − 1) |
60 – 46 | 927
(8 + 1) × (100 + 3) |
|
76 |
| TTT | COOSRUDE | There's nothing rude about this word, it's quite the opposite. | DECOROUS | |||
| 11 | STQNUIEOB | QUESTION | 68 – 54 | QUESTION | BOUNTIES | 84 |
| 12 | NATUVERIG | AVERTING | 76 – 62 | AVERTING | VINTAGER | 92 |
| 13 | BSMWAEUSD | BEAMS | 76 – 68 | ABUSED | ASSUMED*, MEDUSAS | 99 |
| 14 | 75 2 9 2 7 5 → 503 | 504 ☓ | 76 – 68 | — |
RR: 503 = (75 − 2) × 7 − (9 − 5) × 2 |
109 |
| 15 | AMICROFLU | FORMULAIC**
(2.5 seconds) |
86 – 68 | 119 | ||
External Links
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on Dailymotion
- 15-round games
- Episodes in the 30th Birthday Championship
- Episodes presented by Nick Hewer
- Episodes with Rachel Riley as arithmetician
- Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer
- Episodes with Martin Lewis as a guest
- Episodes affected by administrative errors
- Repeated episodes
