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[[Steve Graston]] played [[Carol Bestwick]], with Steve Graston winning {{score|95|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Rice]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
 
[[Steve Graston]] played [[Carol Bestwick]], with Steve Graston winning {{score|95|59}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tim Rice]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
This episode was notable because it was a rare occasion where an audience member was allowed to solve a numbers game.
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This episode was notable because it was a rare occasion where an audience member was allowed to solve a [[numbers game]].
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==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Steve Graston|Carol Bestwick}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Steve Graston|Carol Bestwick}}
 
{{R-letters| 1|MNGIOESRL|LINGERS  |LOSING  |GREMLINS, MONGRELS* |  7|0  |  8}}
 
{{R-letters| 1|MNGIOESRL|LINGERS  |LOSING  |GREMLINS, MONGRELS* |  7|0  |  8}}
{{R-letters| 2|CXIARDEUM|MIXER   |mincer {{x}}|URAEMIC*            | 12|0  | 15}}
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{{R-letters| 2|CXIARDEUM|MIXED   |mincer {{x}}|URAEMIC*            | 12|0  | 15}}
 
{{R-letters| 3|PBRAIESMI|IMPAIRS  |IMPAIRS  |AMBRIES*, PISMIRE*  | 19|7  | 22}}
 
{{R-letters| 3|PBRAIESMI|IMPAIRS  |IMPAIRS  |AMBRIES*, PISMIRE*  | 19|7  | 22}}
 
{{R-letters| 4|LHEIRFOCT|FILTER  |EROTIC  |CHLORITE*, CLOTHIER | 25|13 | 30}}
 
{{R-letters| 4|LHEIRFOCT|FILTER  |EROTIC  |CHLORITE*, CLOTHIER | 25|13 | 30}}
 
{{R-numbers| 5|100|10|6|3|7|9| 967
 
{{R-numbers| 5|100|10|6|3|7|9| 967
|967|sol1=9 × 100 + 10 × 6 + 7
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|967|sol1=100 × 9 + 6 × 10 + 7
 
|967|sol2=(100 + 7) × 9 + 10 − 6
 
|967|sol2=(100 + 7) × 9 + 10 − 6
 
|35|23|40}}
 
|35|23|40}}
{{R-TTT      |WHODEENY|You should get this at a Canter, loop|HONEYDEW}}
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{{R-TTT      |WHODEENY|You should get this at a canter, loop.|HONEYDEW}}
 
{{R-letters| 6|GPIORZEUN|POURING  |POURING  |GROUPIE*, PIROGEN*, PIROGUE, PONGIER*, ROUPING*, ZEROING*| 42|30 | 47}}
 
{{R-letters| 6|GPIORZEUN|POURING  |POURING  |GROUPIE*, PIROGEN*, PIROGUE, PONGIER*, ROUPING*, ZEROING*| 42|30 | 47}}
 
{{R-letters| 7|DSLEAUVTE|DEVALUES |SALUTED  |                    | 50|30 | 55}}
 
{{R-letters| 7|DSLEAUVTE|DEVALUES |SALUTED  |                    | 50|30 | 55}}
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|—
 
|—
 
|—
 
|—
|cv=264|solcv=(7 5) × 100 + 8 × (9 1)
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|cv=264|solcv=(9 1) × 8 + (7 5) × 100
 
|62|36|78}}
 
|62|36|78}}
{{R-TTT      |NUDELUMP|It helps you get into the swing of things.|PENDULUM}}
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{{R-TTT      |NUDELUMP|This helps you get into the swing of things.|PENDULUM}}
 
{{R-letters|11|MISYETPAN|INMATES  |STAMEN  |PAYMENTS*          | 69|36 | 86}}
 
{{R-letters|11|MISYETPAN|INMATES  |STAMEN  |PAYMENTS*          | 69|36 | 86}}
 
{{R-letters|12|KOEBTGARH|BOTHER  |BOTHER  |BORGATE*            | 75|42 | 93}}
 
{{R-letters|12|KOEBTGARH|BOTHER  |BOTHER  |BORGATE*            | 75|42 | 93}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|EELHEWERS|c1sol=ELSEWHERE|c1time=1.75|95|59|120}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|EELHEWERS|c1sol=ELSEWHERE|c1time=1.75|95|59|120}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
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==External Links==
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{{YouTube|oxRlR9xa7ac}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:3606}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:3606}}
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 50]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 50]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Susie Dent as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Tim Rice as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Tim Rice as a guest]]
==External Links==
 
 
{{YouTube|9oY4Xl8xX-g}}
 

Latest revision as of 17:35, 19 September 2021

Episode 3606 was broadcast on 9 December 2003, as part of Series 50.

Steve Graston played Carol Bestwick, with Steve Graston winning 95 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This episode was notable because it was a rare occasion where an audience member was allowed to solve a numbers game.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Steve Graston Score Carol Bestwick Others Max.
1 MNGIOESRL LINGERS 7 – 0 LOSING GREMLINS, MONGRELS* 8
2 CXIARDEUM MIXED 12 – 0 mincer ☓ URAEMIC* 15
3 PBRAIESMI IMPAIRS 19 – 7 IMPAIRS AMBRIES*, PISMIRE* 22
4 LHEIRFOCT FILTER 25 – 13 EROTIC CHLORITE*, CLOTHIER 30
5 100 10 6 3 7 9 → 967 967
100 × 9 + 6 × 10 + 7
35 – 23 967
(100 + 7) × 9 + 10 − 6


40
TTT WHODEENY You should get this at a canter, loop. HONEYDEW
6 GPIORZEUN POURING 42 – 30 POURING GROUPIE*, PIROGEN*, PIROGUE, PONGIER*, ROUPING*, ZEROING* 47
7 DSLEAUVTE DEVALUES 50 – 30 SALUTED 55
8 LRTNAOELA TALLER 56 – 30 LONER LATERAL, LLANERO*, REALLOT* 62
9 CQTOIODLE DOCILE 62 – 36 TOILED CITOLE*, COILED*, COLDIE*, COOLED*, COOLIE*, COOTIE, DELICT*, LOOTED, OCELOT*, OOLITE*, TOOLED* 68
10 100 1 5 8 7 9 → 264 62 – 36

CV: 264 = (9 − 1) × 8 + (7 − 5) × 100

78
TTT NUDELUMP This helps you get into the swing of things. PENDULUM
11 MISYETPAN INMATES 69 – 36 STAMEN PAYMENTS* 86
12 KOEBTGARH BOTHER 75 – 42 BOTHER BORGATE* 93
13 NWSIEIDFE SWINE 75 – 49 DEFINES DEIFIES*, EDIFIES*, ENDWISE*, INFEEDS*, SINEWED, WIENIES* 100
14 25 8 7 3 6 6 → 293 293
(6 + 6) × 25 − 7
85 – 59 293
(6 + 6) × 25 − 7


110
15 EELHEWERS ELSEWHERE
(1.75 seconds)
95 – 59 120

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