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'''Episode 3960''' was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of [[Series 54]]. | '''Episode 3960''' was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of [[Series 54]]. | ||
− | [[Helen Mathieson]] played [[Colin Wreford]], with Colin Wreford winning 90 | + | [[Helen Mathieson]] played [[Colin Wreford]], with Colin Wreford winning {{score|90|61}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Martin Jarvis]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
This was the first episode presented by [[Des Lynam]]. | This was the first episode presented by [[Des Lynam]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Helen Mathieson|Colin Wreford}} | {{Rounds-start|Helen Mathieson|Colin Wreford}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 1|QDTEIOVLJ|VIOLET |VIOLET |JILTED*, JOLTED, TOILED*, VOLTED*| 6| 6| 6}} | + | {{R-letters| 1|QDTEIOVLJ|VIOLET |VIOLET |JILTED*, JOLTED, TOILED*, VOLTED*| 6|6 | 6}} |
{{R-letters| 2|FDRIOEMBY|FORMED |MORBID |EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY*|12|12| 14}} | {{R-letters| 2|FDRIOEMBY|FORMED |MORBID |EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY*|12|12| 14}} | ||
{{R-letters| 3|TSLAEAPMS|PLASMA |STAPLES |AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES, PALMATE, PASTELS*, SAMPLES, TAMALES*, TAPLESS*|12|19| 21}} | {{R-letters| 3|TSLAEAPMS|PLASMA |STAPLES |AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES, PALMATE, PASTELS*, SAMPLES, TAMALES*, TAPLESS*|12|19| 21}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 4|TSCOEINXS|INSECTS |conies | + | {{R-letters| 4|TSCOEINXS|INSECTS |conies {{x}}|COEXISTS*, EXCITONS*, SECTIONS|19|19| 29}} |
{{R-numbers| 5|25|5|2|4|3|5| 160 | {{R-numbers| 5|25|5|2|4|3|5| 160 | ||
|160|sol1=2 × 3 × 25 + 5 + 5 | |160|sol1=2 × 3 × 25 + 5 + 5 | ||
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{{R-TTT |KINDGRIN|At the pub having chocolate.|DRINKING}} | {{R-TTT |KINDGRIN|At the pub having chocolate.|DRINKING}} | ||
{{R-letters| 6|DWNEAEPRZ|WEANED |WARDEN |PREDAWN* |35|35| 46}} | {{R-letters| 6|DWNEAEPRZ|WEANED |WARDEN |PREDAWN* |35|35| 46}} | ||
− | {{R-letters| 7|HTDUIARSG|GUARDS |guardist | + | {{R-letters| 7|HTDUIARSG|GUARDS |guardist {{x}}|DRAUGHTS |41|35| 54}} |
{{R-letters| 8|TSDOIOCTU|STOOD |ODIOUS |COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO|41|41| 60}} | {{R-letters| 8|TSDOIOCTU|STOOD |ODIOUS |COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO|41|41| 60}} | ||
{{R-letters| 9|DNPEIANRM|MAIDEN |PANNIER | |41|48| 67}} | {{R-letters| 9|DNPEIANRM|MAIDEN |PANNIER | |41|48| 67}} | ||
{{R-numbers|10|1|6|10|2|7|5| 820 | {{R-numbers|10|1|6|10|2|7|5| 820 | ||
|806 | |806 | ||
− | |820|sol2=(6 × 7 | + | |820|sol2=(6 × 7 − 1) × 2 × 10 |
|41|58|77}} | |41|58|77}} | ||
{{R-TTT |TINYTREE|From here to this place takes forever.|ETERNITY}} | {{R-TTT |TINYTREE|From here to this place takes forever.|ETERNITY}} | ||
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{{R-letters|13|THKAUIGRN|GUITAR |HURTING |HARKING, KARTING*, NURAGHI*|41|80|109}} | {{R-letters|13|THKAUIGRN|GUITAR |HURTING |HARKING, KARTING*, NURAGHI*|41|80|109}} | ||
{{R-numbers|14|100|2|4|3|10|6| 686 | {{R-numbers|14|100|2|4|3|10|6| 686 | ||
− | |686|sol1=(3 + 4) × 100 | + | |686|sol1=(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
− | |686|sol2=(3 + 4) × 100 | + | |686|sol2=(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
|51|90|119}} | |51|90|119}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|TINYTAMER|c1sol=MATERNITY|c1time=17.75|61|90|129}} | {{R-conundrum|15|TINYTAMER|c1sol=MATERNITY|c1time=17.75|61|90|129}} | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
− | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|DkB3UP70kn8|QU8jmbkBnh8|lQSHwFCIXsM|A9U4MeXuco0}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:3960}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:3960}} |
Revision as of 20:20, 6 February 2011
Episode 3960 was broadcast on 31 October 2005, as part of Series 54.
Helen Mathieson played Colin Wreford, with Colin Wreford winning 90 – 61. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
This was the first episode presented by Des Lynam.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Helen Mathieson | Score | Colin Wreford | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | QDTEIOVLJ | VIOLET | 6 – 6 | VIOLET | JILTED*, JOLTED, TOILED*, VOLTED* | 6 |
2 | FDRIOEMBY | FORMED | 12 – 12 | MORBID | EMBRYOID*, REMODIFY* | 14 |
3 | TSLAEAPMS | PLASMA | 12 – 19 | STAPLES | AMPLEST*, ATLASES*, MALATES*, MALTASE*, MAPLESS*, PALATES, PALMATE, PASTELS*, SAMPLES, TAMALES*, TAPLESS* | 21 |
4 | TSCOEINXS | INSECTS | 19 – 19 | conies ☓ | COEXISTS*, EXCITONS*, SECTIONS | 29 |
5 | 25 5 2 4 3 5 → 160 | 160
2 × 3 × 25 + 5 + 5 |
29 – 29 | 160
(3 + 4 + 25) × 5 |
|
39 |
TTT | KINDGRIN | At the pub having chocolate. | DRINKING | |||
6 | DWNEAEPRZ | WEANED | 35 – 35 | WARDEN | PREDAWN* | 46 |
7 | HTDUIARSG | GUARDS | 41 – 35 | guardist ☓ | DRAUGHTS | 54 |
8 | TSDOIOCTU | STOOD | 41 – 41 | ODIOUS | COITUS*, DICOTS*, DITTOS*, OOTIDS*, OUTSIT*, STUDIO | 60 |
9 | DNPEIANRM | MAIDEN | 41 – 48 | PANNIER | 67 | |
10 | 1 6 10 2 7 5 → 820 | 806 | 41 – 58 | 820
(6 × 7 − 1) × 2 × 10 |
|
77 |
TTT | TINYTREE | From here to this place takes forever. | ETERNITY | |||
11 | RSRIEATST | TARRIES | 41 – 66 | STARTERS | STARRIEST | 95 |
12 | FNREIOMNE | REFINE | 41 – 73 | FIREMEN | FERMION, FOREMEN*, INFERNO*, NOMINEE* | 102 |
13 | THKAUIGRN | GUITAR | 41 – 80 | HURTING | HARKING, KARTING*, NURAGHI* | 109 |
14 | 100 2 4 3 10 6 → 686 | 686
(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
51 – 90 | 686
(3 + 4) × 100 − 10 − 6 + 2 |
|
119 |
15 | TINYTAMER | MATERNITY
(17.75 seconds) |
61 – 90 | 129 |