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Difference between revisions of "Episode 2595"
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| − | {{R-SST |STIRES||RESIST}} | + | {{R-SST |STIRES||RESIST (SISTER also a valid solution)}} |
{{R-letters |5 |DECTALSOE|LOCATED |CLOSETED |DESOLATE | 10|27 | 37}} | {{R-letters |5 |DECTALSOE|LOCATED |CLOSETED |DESOLATE | 10|27 | 37}} | ||
{{R-letters |6 |IFRNEZGUL|FUELING |FURLING |FERULING | 17|34 | 45}} | {{R-letters |6 |IFRNEZGUL|FUELING |FURLING |FERULING | 17|34 | 45}} | ||
Revision as of 20:10, 21 June 2017
Episode 2595 was broadcast on 8 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Susan Eardley played John Bolton, with John Bolton winning 40 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
The Seven Seas Teaser featured in the commercial break for this episode had two valid solutions: the featured solution of "RESIST", and also the alternative solution, "SISTER"
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Susan Eardley | Score | John Bolton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OHRIGBEPV | HOVER | 5 – 5 | PROBE | GOPHER, PEROGI* | 6 |
| 2 | BCGAUYISJ | BASIC | 10 – 5 | BUSY | SABICU* | 12 |
| 3 | EDRNAWIMT | WARNED | 10 – 12 | TRAINED | DETRAIN*, MEDIANT*, MERANTI*, MINARET*, RAIMENT*, READMIT*, TAWNIER*, TINWARE*, WARTIME, WIREMAN* | 19 |
| 4 | 25 8 9 6 6 10 → 766 | 767 ☓ | 10 – 19 | 764
(9 − 6) × 10 × 25 + 8 + 6 |
Best: 766 = 9 × 6 × (8 + 6) + 10 |
29 |
| SST | STIRES | RESIST (SISTER also a valid solution) | ||||
| 5 | DECTALSOE | LOCATED | 10 – 27 | CLOSETED | DESOLATE | 37 |
| 6 | IFRNEZGUL | FUELING | 17 – 34 | FURLING | FERULING | 45 |
| 7 | PAROXTISP | TRIPS | 17 – 40 | PATIOS | APPORTS*, RIPSTOP* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 7 8 10 9 4 → 552 | 553 ☓ | 17 – 40 | 545/559 ☓ |
CV: 552 = (75 + 4) × 7 − (9 − 8) |
62 |
| 9 | NONEDIRTI | RENDITION
(5.25 seconds) |
27 – 40 | 72 | ||
