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'''Episode 2552''' was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the [[Series 40]] grand final. | '''Episode 2552''' was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the [[Series 40]] grand final. | ||
| − | [[Glynn Leaney]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning | + | [[Glynn Leaney]] played [[Terence English]], with Terence English winning {{score|81|77}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|158|sol1=? | |158|sol1=? | ||
|158|sol2=? | |158|sol2=? | ||
| − | |other=158|solother= | + | |other=158|solother=50 × 3 + 8 |
|17|18|25}} | |17|18|25}} | ||
{{R-letters |4 |RTIYESIGM|TIMERS|MITRES |GRIMIEST*|23|24|33}} | {{R-letters |4 |RTIYESIGM|TIMERS|MITRES |GRIMIEST*|23|24|33}} | ||
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|468 | |468 | ||
|478|sol2=? | |478|sol2=? | ||
| − | |other=474|solother=(100 | + | |other=474|solother=(100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1 |
|30|38|50}} | |30|38|50}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|7 |TICTEAPOT|c2time=6.5|c2sol=PETTICOAT|30|48|60}} | {{R-conundrum|7 |TICTEAPOT|c2time=6.5|c2sol=PETTICOAT|30|48|60}} | ||
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|245|sol1=? | |245|sol1=? | ||
|245|sol2=? | |245|sol2=? | ||
| − | |other=245|solother=(50 | + | |other=245|solother=(50 − 4 + 3) × 5 |
|54|58|84}} | |54|58|84}} | ||
{{R-letters |11|GNDHAEART|HANGAR|DANGER |DRAGNET*, GRADATE*, GRANTED*, TANAGER*|60|64|91}} | {{R-letters |11|GNDHAEART|HANGAR|DANGER |DRAGNET*, GRADATE*, GRANTED*, TANAGER*|60|64|91}} | ||
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|344|sol1=? | |344|sol1=? | ||
|344|sol2=? | |344|sol2=? | ||
| − | |other=344|solother=(75 + 9 + 2) | + | |other=344|solother=(75 + 9 + 2) × 4 |
|77|81|108}} | |77|81|108}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|14|GOPHERITT|sol=TIGHTROPE|77|81|118}} | {{R-conundrum|14|GOPHERITT|sol=TIGHTROPE|77|81|118}} | ||
Revision as of 16:52, 27 November 2009
Episode 2552 was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the Series 40 grand final.
Glynn Leaney played Terence English, with Terence English winning 81 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glynn Leaney | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSENURADP | untreads ☓ | 0 – 8 | PASTURED | TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS* | 8 |
| 2 | TLMLIOENA | ELATION | 7 – 8 | LAMENT | AILMENT*, ALIMENT*, MAILLOT*, MELILOT*, TOENAIL* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 3 9 5 8 1 → 158 | 158
? |
17 – 18 | 158
? |
Best: 158 = 50 × 3 + 8 |
25 |
| 4 | RTIYESIGM | TIMERS | 23 – 24 | MITRES | GRIMIEST* | 33 |
| 5 | LDBGOAESR | BADGERS | 30 – 31 | GARBLED | GARBLES*, LODGERS*, ORDEALS*, RELOADS* | 40 |
| 6 | 100 8 7 6 1 5 → 474 | 468 | 30 – 38 | 478
? |
Best: 474 = (100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1 |
50 |
| 7 | TICTEAPOT | 30 – 48 | PETTICOAT
(6.5 seconds) |
60 | ||
| 8 | WNHPUAIET | PETUNIA | 37 – 48 | WHITEN | 67 | |
| 9 | VNICEXORS | CRONIES | 44 – 48 | scriven ☓ | CORVINE*, NOVICES*, VERSION* | 74 |
| 10 | 50 10 4 5 9 3 → 245 | 245
? |
54 – 58 | 245
? |
Best: 245 = (50 − 4 + 3) × 5 |
84 |
| 11 | GNDHAEART | HANGAR | 60 – 64 | DANGER | DRAGNET*, GRADATE*, GRANTED*, TANAGER* | 91 |
| 12 | YRETOSANR | SENATOR | 67 – 71 | SENATOR | SNORTER*, TERNARY*, TREASON* | 98 |
| 13 | 75 4 9 6 2 3 → 344 | 344
? |
77 – 81 | 344
? |
Best: 344 = (75 + 9 + 2) × 4 |
108 |
| 14 | GOPHERITT | 77 – 81 | TIGHTROPE | 118 |
