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[[Bonnie White]] played [[Peter Watkins]], with Bonnie White winning {{score|95|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Griffiths (guest)|Richard Griffiths]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Bonnie White]] played [[Peter Watkins]], with Bonnie White winning {{score|95|75}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Griffiths (guest)|Richard Griffiths]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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+ | NOTE: Both [[contestant]]s were not asked to spell their word in Round 13, but since [[Carol Vorderman]] displayed {{word|POSTMEN}} on the [[letters game|letters]] board, this has been taken as their declaration rather than {{word|POSTMAN}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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− | |cv=658|solcv=(75 + 25 − 4 − | + | |cv=658|solcv=(75 + 25 − (4 + 3 − 1)) × 7 |
|25|25|46}} | |25|25|46}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |HAYIDOL|What {{w|Billie Holiday|Billie}} may do for a rest.|HOLIDAY}} |
{{R-letters |6 |RGIOHTAEP|GRAPHITE |GATHER | | 33|25 | 54}} | {{R-letters |6 |RGIOHTAEP|GRAPHITE |GATHER | | 33|25 | 54}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |SNOLEDOIF|FONDLES |SOILED |EIDOLONS*, SOLENOID | 40|25 | 62}} | {{R-letters |7 |SNOLEDOIF|FONDLES |SOILED |EIDOLONS*, SOLENOID | 40|25 | 62}} | ||
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|144|sol2=5 × 10 + 100 − 6 | |144|sol2=5 × 10 + 100 − 6 | ||
|65|35|88}} | |65|35|88}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT | + | {{R-TTT |THINGIE|What you might wear to your retirement.|NIGHTIE}} |
{{R-letters |11|RENQWASLE|WEANERS |WEANERS |RENEWALS | 72|42 | 96}} | {{R-letters |11|RENQWASLE|WEANERS |WEANERS |RENEWALS | 72|42 | 96}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|BTRAOEDFI|BOATED |BOATER |ABORTED*, FORBADE, ORBITED*, TRIBADE*| 78|48 |103}} | {{R-letters |12|BTRAOEDFI|BOATED |BOATER |ABORTED*, FORBADE, ORBITED*, TRIBADE*| 78|48 |103}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |13|NAOSTMEAP| | + | {{R-letters |13|NAOSTMEAP|POSTMEN |POSTMEN |NAMASTE*, PEASANT*, POSTMAN*, SMETANA*, TAMPONS| 85|55 |110}} |
− | {{R-numbers |14| 50 | + | {{R-numbers |14| 50|9|1|6|10|5| 272 |
− | |272|sol1=(50 + 6) × 5 − 9 | + | |272|sol1=(50 + 6) × 5 − (9 − 1) |
− | |272|sol2=(50 + 6) × 5 − 9 | + | |272|sol2=(50 + 6) × 5 − (9 − 1) |
|95|65|120}} | |95|65|120}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|15|ANGRYBITE|c1time=18.75|c1sol=bartering {{x}}|c2time=19. | + | {{R-conundrum|15|ANGRYBITE|c1time=18.75|c1sol=bartering {{x}}|c2time=19.5|c2sol=BETRAYING|95|75|130}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Richard Griffiths as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Richard Griffiths as a guest]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:56, 18 August 2023
Episode 3555 was broadcast on 29 September 2003, as part of Series 50.
Bonnie White played Peter Watkins, with Bonnie White winning 95 – 75. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Griffiths, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: Both contestants were not asked to spell their word in Round 13, but since Carol Vorderman displayed POSTMEN on the letters board, this has been taken as their declaration rather than POSTMAN.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Bonnie White | Score | Peter Watkins | Others | Max. |
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1 | DYREOELCG | CODGER | 6 – 6 | CLOYED | CELERY*, CLERGY*, COLDER, CREOLE*, GREEDY*, GREYED*, LEDGER*, LODGER*, RECODE* | 6 |
2 | SNITEAMPB | PANTIES | 13 – 13 | PASTIME | AMBIENT, BAPTISE, BAPTISM*, BASINET*, BATSMEN*, BITMAPS*, INMATES, PITMANS*, SAPIENT | 13 |
3 | KURXEOTLE | EXULT | 18 – 18 | ROUTE | ELUTE*, EXERT, EXTOL*, LUREX, OUTER*, OUTRE*, OXTER*, RELET*, TELEX*, TOKER* | 18 |
4 | SNAIUCDEM | CANDIES | 25 – 25 | MISCUED | MUSCADINE* | 36 |
5 | 75 25 7 4 3 1 → 658 | — | 25 – 25 | — |
CV: 658 = (75 + 25 − (4 + 3 − 1)) × 7 |
46 |
TTT | HAYIDOL | What Billie may do for a rest. | HOLIDAY | |||
6 | RGIOHTAEP | GRAPHITE | 33 – 25 | GATHER | 54 | |
7 | SNOLEDOIF | FONDLES | 40 – 25 | SOILED | EIDOLONS*, SOLENOID | 62 |
8 | TRMAEIZNL | RAILMEN | 47 – 25 | MANTLE | TERMINAL | 70 |
9 | DPEOSCMUT | COMPUTED | 55 – 25 | POSTED | COMPUTES, COSTUMED* | 78 |
10 | 100 8 6 5 2 10 → 144 | 144
100 + 5 × 8 + 6 − 2 |
65 – 35 | 144
5 × 10 + 100 − 6 |
|
88 |
TTT | THINGIE | What you might wear to your retirement. | NIGHTIE | |||
11 | RENQWASLE | WEANERS | 72 – 42 | WEANERS | RENEWALS | 96 |
12 | BTRAOEDFI | BOATED | 78 – 48 | BOATER | ABORTED*, FORBADE, ORBITED*, TRIBADE* | 103 |
13 | NAOSTMEAP | POSTMEN | 85 – 55 | POSTMEN | NAMASTE*, PEASANT*, POSTMAN*, SMETANA*, TAMPONS | 110 |
14 | 50 9 1 6 10 5 → 272 | 272
(50 + 6) × 5 − (9 − 1) |
95 – 65 | 272
(50 + 6) × 5 − (9 − 1) |
|
120 |
15 | ANGRYBITE | bartering ☓
(18.75 seconds) |
95 – 75 | BETRAYING
(19.5 seconds) |
130 |