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'''Episode 4285''' was broadcast on 1 February 2007, as part of [[Series 56]].
 
'''Episode 4285''' was broadcast on 1 February 2007, as part of [[Series 56]].
  
[[Mick Barnewell]] played [[David Watson (Series 56)|David Watson]], with Mick Barnewell winning 77 - 58. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Mick Barnewell]] played [[David Watson (Series 56)|David Watson]], with Mick Barnewell winning {{score|77|58}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|Mick Barnewell|David Watson}}
 
{{Rounds-start|Mick Barnewell|David Watson}}
{{R-letters| 1|SNATUOMLI|AMOUNTS  |MOUNTS  |MANITOUS*, SIMULANT, SOLATIUM*, TINAMOUS*|7|0|8}}
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{{R-letters| 1|SNATUOMLI|AMOUNTS  |MOUNTS  |MANITOUS*, SIMULANT, SOLATIUM*, TINAMOUS*| 7|0 | 8}}
{{R-letters| 2|ROPEHITOG|GROPE    |POOR    |GOOPIER, TROOPIE*  |12|0|15}}
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{{R-letters| 2|ROPEHITOG|GROPE    |POOR    |GOOPIER, TROOPIE*  | 12|0 | 15}}
{{R-letters| 3|CREITSFEO|STRIFE  |FIERCEST |COTERIES*, ESOTERIC*|12|8|23}}
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{{R-letters| 3|CREITSFEO|STRIFE  |FIERCEST |COTERIES*, ESOTERIC*| 12|8 | 23}}
{{R-letters| 4|AINACKTES|STAKE    |ANTICS  |ESTANCIA*          |12|14|31}}
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{{R-letters| 4|AINACKTES|STAKE    |ANTICS  |ESTANCIA*          | 12|14 | 31}}
 
{{R-numbers| 5|100|10|7|2|5|7| 703
 
{{R-numbers| 5|100|10|7|2|5|7| 703
|703|sol1=100 × 7 + 5 - 2
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|703|sol1=100 × 7 + 5 2
|703|sol2=100 × 7 + 5 - 2
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|703|sol2=100 × 7 + 5 2
 
|22|24|41}}
 
|22|24|41}}
 
{{R-TTT      |PLAYONIT|More suited to a four-legged beast than a two-legged one.|PONYTAIL}}
 
{{R-TTT      |PLAYONIT|More suited to a four-legged beast than a two-legged one.|PONYTAIL}}
{{R-letters| 6|PIOTADSEN|PAINTED  |STAINED  |ANTIPODES          |29|31|59}}
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{{R-letters| 6|PIOTADSEN|PAINTED  |STAINED  |ANTIPODES          | 29|31 | 59}}
{{R-letters| 7|QIERSAUBM|SQUARE  |SQUIRM  |AUMBRIES*, MARQUISE |35|37|67}}
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{{R-letters| 7|QIERSAUBM|SQUARE  |SQUIRM  |AUMBRIES*, MARQUISE | 35|37 | 67}}
{{R-letters| 8|ERZAREWDN|WANDERER |REWARD  |                    |43|37|75}}
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{{R-letters| 8|ERZAREWDN|WANDERER |REWARD  |                    | 43|37 | 75}}
{{R-letters| 9|RYMOAEJFD|FRAMED  |FRAME    |FEODARY*, FORAYED*, MAJORED|49|37|82}}
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{{R-letters| 9|RYMOAEJFD|FRAMED  |FRAME    |FEODARY*, FORAYED*, MAJORED| 49|37 | 82}}
 
{{R-numbers|10|75|25|1|3|8|9| 969
 
{{R-numbers|10|75|25|1|3|8|9| 969
 
|—
 
|—
 
|968 {{x}}
 
|968 {{x}}
|cv=969|solcv=(75 + 25 + 8) × 9 - 3
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|cv=969|solcv=(75 + 25 + 8) × 9 3
 
|49|37|92}}
 
|49|37|92}}
 
{{R-TTT      |CATDROPS|Deliver an ace on holiday, perhaps?|POSTCARD}}
 
{{R-TTT      |CATDROPS|Deliver an ace on holiday, perhaps?|POSTCARD}}
{{R-letters|11|NPAIRDENV|PANNIER  |INVADER  |RAVINED            |56|44|99}}
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{{R-letters|11|NPAIRDENV|PANNIER  |INVADER  |RAVINED            | 56|44 | 99}}
{{R-letters|12|ASLSUGNET|TANGLES  |GUNLESS  |ANGELUS*, ELUANTS*, GUNSELS*, GUTLESS, LANGUES*, LEGUANS*, LUNATES*, SALUTES*, SENSUAL*, SULTANS*, TALUSES*, UNSEALS*, UNSEATS*|63|51|106}}
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{{R-letters|12|ASLSUGNET|TANGLES  |GUNLESS  |ANGELUS*, ELUANTS*, GUNSELS*, GUTLESS, LANGUES*, LEGUANS*, LUNATES*, SALUTES*, SENSUAL*, SULTANS*, TALUSES*, UNSEALS*, UNSEATS*| 63|51 |106}}
{{R-letters|13|PDTAOEDLI|ADOPTED  |TOILED  |PETALOID            |70|51|114}}
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{{R-letters|13|PDTAOEDLI|ADOPTED  |TOILED  |PETALOID            | 70|51 |114}}
 
{{R-numbers|14|100|75|4|6|10|2| 501
 
{{R-numbers|14|100|75|4|6|10|2| 501
|500|sol1=(10 / 2) × 100
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|500|sol1=10 ÷ 2 × 100
|500|sol2=(10 / 2) × 100
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|500|sol2=10 ÷ 2 × 100
 
|cv=501|solcv=(100 + 6) × 4 + 75 + 2
 
|cv=501|solcv=(100 + 6) × 4 + 75 + 2
 
|77|58|124}}
 
|77|58|124}}
{{R-conundrum|15|VINOGUILT|c2time=27.25|c1sol=vulgition {{X}}|sol=OUTLIVING|77|58|134}}
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{{R-conundrum|15|VINOGUILT|c2time=27.25|c2sol=vulgition {{x}}|sol=OUTLIVING|77|58|134}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 22:32, 21 July 2011

Episode 4285 was broadcast on 1 February 2007, as part of Series 56.

Mick Barnewell played David Watson, with Mick Barnewell winning 77 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mick Barnewell Score David Watson Others Max.
1 SNATUOMLI AMOUNTS 7 – 0 MOUNTS MANITOUS*, SIMULANT, SOLATIUM*, TINAMOUS* 8
2 ROPEHITOG GROPE 12 – 0 POOR GOOPIER, TROOPIE* 15
3 CREITSFEO STRIFE 12 – 8 FIERCEST COTERIES*, ESOTERIC* 23
4 AINACKTES STAKE 12 – 14 ANTICS ESTANCIA* 31
5 100 10 7 2 5 7 → 703 703
100 × 7 + 5 − 2
22 – 24 703
100 × 7 + 5 − 2


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TTT PLAYONIT More suited to a four-legged beast than a two-legged one. PONYTAIL
6 PIOTADSEN PAINTED 29 – 31 STAINED ANTIPODES 59
7 QIERSAUBM SQUARE 35 – 37 SQUIRM AUMBRIES*, MARQUISE 67
8 ERZAREWDN WANDERER 43 – 37 REWARD 75
9 RYMOAEJFD FRAMED 49 – 37 FRAME FEODARY*, FORAYED*, MAJORED 82
10 75 25 1 3 8 9 → 969 49 – 37 968 ☓

CV: 969 = (75 + 25 + 8) × 9 − 3

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TTT CATDROPS Deliver an ace on holiday, perhaps? POSTCARD
11 NPAIRDENV PANNIER 56 – 44 INVADER RAVINED 99
12 ASLSUGNET TANGLES 63 – 51 GUNLESS ANGELUS*, ELUANTS*, GUNSELS*, GUTLESS, LANGUES*, LEGUANS*, LUNATES*, SALUTES*, SENSUAL*, SULTANS*, TALUSES*, UNSEALS*, UNSEATS* 106
13 PDTAOEDLI ADOPTED 70 – 51 TOILED PETALOID 114
14 100 75 4 6 10 2 → 501 500
10 ÷ 2 × 100
77 – 58 500
10 ÷ 2 × 100

CV: 501 = (100 + 6) × 4 + 75 + 2

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15 VINOGUILT 77 – 58 vulgition ☓
(27.25 seconds)
OUTLIVING 134