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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Loz Sands]], with Loz Sands winning {{score|77|60}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Loz Sands]], with Loz Sands winning {{score|77|60}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
| − | + | This was the first game played on the purple striped set, which remained in use for six years up to the [[Episode 4732|end]] of [[Series 59]]. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters| 3|GCSREUOAT|COURAGE |OUTRAGES |ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES | 14|14 | 23}} | {{R-letters| 3|GCSREUOAT|COURAGE |OUTRAGES |ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES | 14|14 | 23}} | ||
{{R-letters| 4|XDNEIEGIB|BIDING |BINGED | | 20|20 | 29}} | {{R-letters| 4|XDNEIEGIB|BIDING |BINGED | | 20|20 | 29}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers| 5| | + | {{R-numbers| 5|50|10|1|6|5|7| 577 |
|578 | |578 | ||
|577|sol2=(50 + 7) × 10 + 1 + 6 | |577|sol2=(50 + 7) × 10 + 1 + 6 | ||
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{{R-letters| 8|NTSCOIUAV|SUCTION |VISCOUNT |AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS | 34|52 | 72}} | {{R-letters| 8|NTSCOIUAV|SUCTION |VISCOUNT |AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS | 34|52 | 72}} | ||
{{R-letters| 9|GRDEEOMTP|GROPED |DEPORT |PROTEGE, TROMPED* | 40|58 | 79}} | {{R-letters| 9|GRDEEOMTP|GROPED |DEPORT |PROTEGE, TROMPED* | 40|58 | 79}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers|10| | + | {{R-numbers|10|25|100|50|75|7|1| 981 |
|— | |— | ||
|975|sol2=(100 + 50) × (7 − 1) + 75 | |975|sol2=(100 + 50) × (7 − 1) + 75 | ||
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{{R-letters|12|CRDEOUAFS|SCOURED |coarsed {{x}}|CAROUSED, SURFACED* | 54|70 |101}} | {{R-letters|12|CRDEOUAFS|SCOURED |coarsed {{x}}|CAROUSED, SURFACED* | 54|70 |101}} | ||
{{R-letters|13|MEEOJGKNA|MENAGE |GNOME |GENOME*, MANEGE* | 60|70 |107}} | {{R-letters|13|MEEOJGKNA|MENAGE |GNOME |GENOME*, MANEGE* | 60|70 |107}} | ||
| − | {{R-numbers|14| | + | {{R-numbers|14|50|100|25|75|7|6| 711 |
|709 | |709 | ||
|712|sol2=7 × 100 + 6 × 50 ÷ 25 | |712|sol2=7 × 100 + 6 × 50 ÷ 25 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|15|SEEDPROPS|c1sol=prospered {{x}}|c1time=3|sol=OPPRESSED|60|77|127}} | {{R-conundrum|15|SEEDPROPS|c1sol=prospered {{x}}|c1time=3|sol=OPPRESSED|60|77|127}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|XiT-7hsXTAc}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:3390}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3390}} | ||
Revision as of 16:59, 19 August 2025
Episode 3390 was broadcast on 6 January 2003, and was the first preliminary of Championship of Champions XI.
Michael Calder played Loz Sands, with Loz Sands winning 77 – 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the first game played on the purple striped set, which remained in use for six years up to the end of Series 59.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Loz Sands | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QSDRAEUTI | SQUIRTED | 8 – 0 | SQUARED | 8 | |
| 2 | FNOAEPLIM | IMPALE | 14 – 6 | IMPALE | FEMINAL*, IMPANEL, INFLAME*, MANIPLE, OPALINE | 15 |
| 3 | GCSREUOAT | COURAGE | 14 – 14 | OUTRAGES | ESCARGOT*, OUTRACES | 23 |
| 4 | XDNEIEGIB | BIDING | 20 – 20 | BINGED | 29 | |
| 5 | 50 10 1 6 5 7 → 577 | 578 | 20 – 30 | 577
(50 + 7) × 10 + 1 + 6 |
|
39 |
| TTT | FINERUG | Not the safest way to get warm. | GUNFIRE | |||
| 6 | RSOIALTPU | TAILORS | 27 – 37 | RITUALS | TROUPIALS* | 57 |
| 7 | DMHROELAE | REMODEL | 34 – 44 | ARMHOLE | EARHOLE*, EARLDOM, EMERALD, REHOMED* | 64 |
| 8 | NTSCOIUAV | SUCTION | 34 – 52 | VISCOUNT | AUCTIONS, CAUTIONS | 72 |
| 9 | GRDEEOMTP | GROPED | 40 – 58 | DEPORT | PROTEGE, TROMPED* | 79 |
| 10 | 25 100 50 75 7 1 → 981 | — | 40 – 63 | 975
(100 + 50) × (7 − 1) + 75 |
CV: 982 = (100 + 50 + 1) × 7 − 75 |
86 |
| TTT | YELSHOP | Don't open the door, just look who it is. | SPYHOLE | |||
| 11 | YSNLWIOAT | SAINTLY | 47 – 70 | SAINTLY | NASTILY, SNOWILY, STONILY* | 93 |
| 12 | CRDEOUAFS | SCOURED | 54 – 70 | coarsed ☓ | CAROUSED, SURFACED* | 101 |
| 13 | MEEOJGKNA | MENAGE | 60 – 70 | GNOME | GENOME*, MANEGE* | 107 |
| 14 | 50 100 25 75 7 6 → 711 | 709 | 60 – 77 | 712
7 × 100 + 6 × 50 ÷ 25 |
CV: 711 = (75 + 50) ÷ 25 + 6 + 7 × 100 |
117 |
| 15 | SEEDPROPS | prospered ☓
(3 seconds) |
60 – 77 | OPPRESSED | 127 | |
