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| − | '''Episode 2909''' was broadcast on 21 December 2000, and was | + | '''Episode 2909''' was broadcast on 21 December 2000, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 43]]. |
[[David Williams (Series 43)|David Williams]] played [[Matthew Turner]], with Matthew Turner winning 57 - 40. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Barry Cryer]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[David Williams (Series 43)|David Williams]] played [[Matthew Turner]], with Matthew Turner winning 57 - 40. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Barry Cryer]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|David Williams|Matthew Turner}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |CRBOEIMSJ|CRIMES |CRIMES |MICROBES | 6|6 | 8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |PSHNAIEKN|SHAKEN |HANKIES |NAPKINS | 6|13 | 15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |RCDDOAEGQ|GRACED |GRACED |CORDAGE | 12|19 | 22}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|9|7|3|5|5| 159 | ||
| + | |159|sol1=((7 + 3) x 5) + 100 + 9 | ||
| + | |159|sol2=((7 + 3) x 5) + 100 + 9 | ||
| + | |22|29|32}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |TWTSIAOGT|TWIST |TWIST |TOWAIS* | 27|34 | 38}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |YSRMEIURW|MISERY |MISERY |MURREYS* | 33|40 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |DGNFEIADL|LEADING |LEADING |FINAGLED | 40|47 | 53}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|9|8|7|7|5| 268 | ||
| + | |269 | ||
| + | |268|sol2=(8 x 25) + (9 x 7) + 5 | ||
| + | |40|57|63}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|CENNSURES|sol=SUNSCREEN|40|57|73}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2909}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2909}} | ||
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[[Category:Semi-finals]] | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Barry Cryer as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Barry Cryer as a guest]] | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 12 September 2010
Episode 2909 was broadcast on 21 December 2000, and was the first semi-final of Series 43.
David Williams played Matthew Turner, with Matthew Turner winning 57 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Williams | Score | Matthew Turner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRBOEIMSJ | CRIMES | 6 – 6 | CRIMES | MICROBES | 8 |
| 2 | PSHNAIEKN | SHAKEN | 6 – 13 | HANKIES | NAPKINS | 15 |
| 3 | RCDDOAEGQ | GRACED | 12 – 19 | GRACED | CORDAGE | 22 |
| 4 | 100 9 7 3 5 5 → 159 | 159
((7 + 3) x 5) + 100 + 9 |
22 – 29 | 159
((7 + 3) x 5) + 100 + 9 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TWTSIAOGT | TWIST | 27 – 34 | TWIST | TOWAIS* | 38 |
| 6 | YSRMEIURW | MISERY | 33 – 40 | MISERY | MURREYS* | 45 |
| 7 | DGNFEIADL | LEADING | 40 – 47 | LEADING | FINAGLED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 9 8 7 7 5 → 268 | 269 | 40 – 57 | 268
(8 x 25) + (9 x 7) + 5 |
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63 |
| 9 | CENNSURES | 40 – 57 | SUNSCREEN | 73 |
