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'''Episode 3999''' was broadcast on 3 January 2006, as part of [[Series 54]].
 
'''Episode 3999''' was broadcast on 3 January 2006, as part of [[Series 54]].
  
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[[John Josephs]] played [[Christine Armstrong]], with Christine Armstrong winning 83 - 63. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eric Knowles]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[John Josephs]] played [[Christine Armstrong]], with Christine Armstrong winning {{score|83|63}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eric Knowles]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters| 4|PLSOEATIN|APOSTLE  |PLAINEST |SEALPOINT          |21|15|41}}
 
{{R-letters| 4|PLSOEATIN|APOSTLE  |PLAINEST |SEALPOINT          |21|15|41}}
 
{{R-numbers| 5|75|2|10|9|10|2| 140
 
{{R-numbers| 5|75|2|10|9|10|2| 140
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|140|sol1=(75 x 2) - 10
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|140|sol1=75 × 2 − 10
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|140|sol2=(75 - (10 / 2)) x 2
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|140|sol2=(75 − 10 ÷ 2) × 2
 
|31|25|51}}
 
|31|25|51}}
 
{{R-TTT        |BABSCAGE|Green leaves, but not greensleeves.|CABBAGES}}
 
{{R-TTT        |BABSCAGE|Green leaves, but not greensleeves.|CABBAGES}}
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{{R-letters| 9|THPOAELRT|PRATTLE  |PRATTLE  |HOTPLATE*, PLETHORA |46|53|82}}
 
{{R-letters| 9|THPOAELRT|PRATTLE  |PRATTLE  |HOTPLATE*, PLETHORA |46|53|82}}
 
{{R-numbers|10|4|9|2|3|10|2| 324
 
{{R-numbers|10|4|9|2|3|10|2| 324
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|324|sol1=((10 x 3) + 2 + 4) x 9
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|324|sol1=(10 × 3 + 2 + 4) × 9
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|324|sol2=((10 x 3) + 2 + 4) x 9
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|324|sol2=(10 × 3 + 2 + 4) × 9
 
|56|63|92}}
 
|56|63|92}}
 
{{R-TTT        |CORRYSET|The art of nip and tuck without surgery.|CORSETRY}}
 
{{R-TTT        |CORRYSET|The art of nip and tuck without surgery.|CORSETRY}}
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{{R-letters|13|TSNAOESBC|BOASTS  |BEACONS  |CONTESSA            |63|76|113}}
 
{{R-letters|13|TSNAOESBC|BOASTS  |BEACONS  |CONTESSA            |63|76|113}}
 
{{R-numbers|14|100|5|6|3|10|9| 748
 
{{R-numbers|14|100|5|6|3|10|9| 748
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|749 ☓
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|749 {{x}}
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|747|sol2=((100 + 6) x (10 - 3)) + 5
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|747|sol2=(100 + 6) × (10 − 3) + 5
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|cv=748|solcv=((100 - (3 x 6)) x 9) + 10
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|cv=748|solcv=(100 − 3 × 6) × 9 + 10
 
|63|83|123}}
 
|63|83|123}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|MICROPANG|sol=COMPARING|63|83|133}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|MICROPANG|sol=COMPARING|63|83|133}}

Revision as of 21:50, 9 March 2010

Episode 3999 was broadcast on 3 January 2006, as part of Series 54.

John Josephs played Christine Armstrong, with Christine Armstrong winning 83 – 63. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eric Knowles, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection John Josephs Score Christine Armstrong Others Max.
1 DRLEOEDSG SOLDERED 8 – 0 SLEDGED DESOLDER* 8
2 NTWAEAMEC MENACE 14 – 0 MEANT CATENAE*, EMANATE*, ENEMATA*, MANATEE 15
3 SRTAOEKGN STRANGE 21 – 7 ORANGES NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE 23
4 PLSOEATIN APOSTLE 21 – 15 PLAINEST SEALPOINT 41
5 75 2 10 9 10 2 → 140 140
75 × 2 − 10		 31 – 25 140
(75 − 10 ÷ 2) × 2


51
TTT BABSCAGE Green leaves, but not greensleeves. CABBAGES
6 DRYAOEFIR DAIRY 31 – 31 FRAYED FOREYARD* 59
7 NLNEIEDVA DENIAL 31 – 38 ENLIVEN ADENINE*, ANNELID, LINDANE*, LIVENED 66
8 SRPEIONES ROPINESS 39 – 46 RIPENESS ISOPRENE*, PIONEERS, RESPONSE* 74
9 THPOAELRT PRATTLE 46 – 53 PRATTLE HOTPLATE*, PLETHORA 82
10 4 9 2 3 10 2 → 324 324
(10 × 3 + 2 + 4) × 9		 56 – 63 324
(10 × 3 + 2 + 4) × 9


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TTT CORRYSET The art of nip and tuck without surgery. CORSETRY
11 CJHAIERTU HAIRCUT 63 – 63 CHEAT THERIAC 99
12 PDMEOAZGI MOPED 63 – 69 POMADE EPIZOA, GIMPED*, IMAGED*, MAGPIE* 105
13 TSNAOESBC BOASTS 63 – 76 BEACONS CONTESSA 113
14 100 5 6 3 10 9 → 748 749 ☓ 63 – 83 747
(100 + 6) × (10 − 3) + 5

CV: 748 = (100 − 3 × 6) × 9 + 10

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15 MICROPANG 63 – 83 COMPARING 133
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