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[[Sam Cappleman-Lynes]] played [[Bernie Kingston]], with Sam Cappleman-Lynes winning {{score|117|5}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Linda Papadopoulos]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Sam Cappleman-Lynes]] played [[Bernie Kingston]], with Sam Cappleman-Lynes winning {{score|117|5}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Linda Papadopoulos]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | Kingston's score of 5 was a new record for lowest 15-round score. When Sam declared TELECON in round 4, Rachel put TELECOM on the board. | + | Kingston's score of 5 was a new record for lowest 15-round score. When Sam declared {{word|TELECON}} in round 4, Rachel put {{word|TELECOM}} on the board. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Revision as of 10:34, 30 August 2020
Episode 7332 was broadcast on 27 August 2020, as part of Series 82.
Sam Cappleman-Lynes played Bernie Kingston, with Sam Cappleman-Lynes winning 117 – 5. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Linda Papadopoulos, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Kingston's score of 5 was a new record for lowest 15-round score. When Sam declared TELECON in round 4, Rachel put TELECOM on the board.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Sam Cappleman-Lynes | Score | Bernie Kingston | Others | Max. |
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1 | RTLPEUIOE | PETIOLE | 7 – 0 | PEEL | PLEURITE* | 8 |
2 | YIOFWRAID | FIORD | 12 – 0 | FRAY | RAIOID* | 14 |
3 | 75 25 100 9 1 3 → 479 | 478
(9 − 1) × 75 − 100 − 25 + 3 |
19 – 0 | 475 |
RR: 478/480 Best: 478 = (100 + 75 + 9 + 1 − 25) × 3 |
21 |
TTT | TINYPLATE | She acted with tolerance while waiting several hours to see the doctor. | PATIENTLY | |||
4 | TEMOZCENL | TELECON | 26 – 0 | CEMENT | CLEMENT, TELECOM | 28 |
5 | SDRVAUIEN | DENARIUS | 34 – 0 | VARIED | INVADERS, SANDIVER*, UNRAISED, UNVARIED* | 36 |
6 | 75 7 3 10 4 5 → 238 | 238
3 × 75 + 10 + 7 − 4 |
44 – 0 | 239 |
|
46 |
7 | LGSTIOAED | GODLIEST | 52 – 0 | GLOATED | ALIGOTES*, DIASTOLE*, DOGSTAIL, GOALSIDE*, GODETIAS, GOLDITES*, ISOLATED, SODALITE* | 54 |
8 | LACOVTIOW | VITAL | 57 – 5 | VOCAL | VOLTAIC* | 61 |
9 | 75 9 1 7 6 2 → 641 | 641
(75 + 6) × (9 − 1) − 7 |
67 – 5 | 642 |
|
71 |
TTT | AIMRANGER | To some, might this be another name for middle-aged spread? | MARGARINE | |||
10 | ENBAUSRIM | URBANISE | 75 – 5 | BASIN | SUBMARINE | 89 |
11 | DHTFAOIAE | TAIHOAED | 83 – 5 | HATED | 97 | |
12 | CSTBIAEGY | CAGIEST | 90 – 5 | BASIC | GASEITY* | 104 |
13 | RPJMOIAEN | EMPORIA | 97 – 5 | jamier ☓ | MANROPE, MOANIER*, MORAINE, RAMPION*, ROMAINE | 111 |
14 | 50 9 5 8 2 8 → 345 | 345
(9 − 2) × 50 − 5 |
107 – 5 | 352 |
|
121 |
15 | DENTALISM | DISMANTLE
(1.5 seconds) |
117 – 5 | 131 |