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{{episode|previous=Episode 4608|next=Episode 4610}} | {{episode|previous=Episode 4608|next=Episode 4610}} | ||
| − | '''Episode 4609''' was broadcast on 27 May 2008 as part of [[Series 58]]. | + | '''Episode 4609''' was broadcast on 27 May 2008, as part of [[Series 58]]. |
| − | [[Lee Bailey]] played [[Jonathan Coles]], with Jonathan Coles winning {{score|124|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. 124 was the highest score by a challenger, until [[Kirk Bevins]] scored | + | [[Lee Bailey]] played [[Jonathan Coles]], with Jonathan Coles winning {{score|124|39}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
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| + | Coles' 124 was the highest score by a challenger, until [[Kirk Bevins]] scored [[Episode 4768|127]] in [[Series 60]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Lee Bailey|Jonathan Coles}} | {{Rounds-start|Lee Bailey|Jonathan Coles}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |LSRAIEHNM|MAILERS | + | {{R-letters |1 |LSRAIEHNM|MAILERS |MINERALS |INHALERS, MARLINES | 0|8 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |PDTOISCAE|paisted {{x}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |PDTOISCAE|paisted {{x}}|ADIPOSE |DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE* | 0|15 | 16}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |STNUEISRA|STRAINS | + | {{R-letters |3 |STNUEISRA|STRAINS |SAUNTERS |SUSTAINER | 0|23 | 34}} |
| − | {{R-letters |4 |TGLIEMNTO|motteling {{x}}|TINGLE |MOTTLING | + | {{R-letters |4 |TGLIEMNTO|motteling {{x}}|TINGLE |MOTTLING | 0|29 | 42}} |
{{R-numbers |5 | 25|9|9|8|3|2| 735 | {{R-numbers |5 | 25|9|9|8|3|2| 735 | ||
|738 | |738 | ||
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|0|36|52}} | |0|36|52}} | ||
{{R-TTT |PIEDMICE|It's here, it's there, it's everywhere.|EPIDEMIC}} | {{R-TTT |PIEDMICE|It's here, it's there, it's everywhere.|EPIDEMIC}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |6 |LBTIINDEA|ENTAIL |TABLED |ALIBIED, LANDTIE* | + | {{R-letters |6 |LBTIINDEA|ENTAIL |TABLED |ALIBIED, LANDTIE* | 6|42 | 59}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |JOULSEORB|BOULES |ROUBLES |BOLEROS* | + | {{R-letters |7 |JOULSEORB|BOULES |ROUBLES |BOLEROS* | 6|49 | 66}} |
| − | {{R-letters |8 |WRMEONTUM|MOMENT |REMOUNT |MOUNTER*, OMENTUM | + | {{R-letters |8 |WRMEONTUM|MOMENT |REMOUNT |MOUNTER*, OMENTUM | 6|56 | 73}} |
| − | {{R-letters |9 |DTSIEARNG|TREADING |GRADIENTS| | + | {{R-letters |9 |DTSIEARNG|TREADING |GRADIENTS| | 6|74 | 91}} |
{{R-numbers |10| 25|6|8|2|10|5| 375 | {{R-numbers |10| 25|6|8|2|10|5| 375 | ||
|375|sol1=(8 + 5 + 2) × 25 | |375|sol1=(8 + 5 + 2) × 25 | ||
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|16|84|101}} | |16|84|101}} | ||
{{R-TTT |FOODBUNG|Literally tied up in bad weather.|FOGBOUND}} | {{R-TTT |FOODBUNG|Literally tied up in bad weather.|FOGBOUND}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |11|PGCUAIARE|PACIER |AGARIC |PIRAGUA* | + | {{R-letters |11|PGCUAIARE|PACIER |AGARIC |PIRAGUA* | 22|90 |108}} |
{{R-letters |12|KLFOENSAD|FONDLES |FONDLES |ENFOLDS*, FANKLED*, FANKLES*, FLANKED*, KALENDS*| 29|97 |115}} | {{R-letters |12|KLFOENSAD|FONDLES |FONDLES |ENFOLDS*, FANKLED*, FANKLES*, FLANKED*, KALENDS*| 29|97 |115}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |13|COTEYRVFI|COVERT |VICTORY |FEROCITY* | + | {{R-letters |13|COTEYRVFI|COVERT |VICTORY |FEROCITY* | 29|104|123}} |
{{R-numbers |14| 50|3|9|2|6|6| 332 | {{R-numbers |14| 50|3|9|2|6|6| 332 | ||
|332|sol1=(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 | |332|sol1=(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 | ||
|332|sol2=(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 | |332|sol2=(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 | ||
|39|114|133}} | |39|114|133}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|15|BATCHWORK|c2time=28|c2sol=THROWBACK|39|124|143}} | + | {{R-conundrum|15|BATCHWORK|c2time=28.75|c2sol=THROWBACK|39|124|143}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:50, 21 July 2021
Episode 4609 was broadcast on 27 May 2008, as part of Series 58.
Lee Bailey played Jonathan Coles, with Jonathan Coles winning 124 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Coles' 124 was the highest score by a challenger, until Kirk Bevins scored 127 in Series 60.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lee Bailey | Score | Jonathan Coles | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSRAIEHNM | MAILERS | 0 – 8 | MINERALS | INHALERS, MARLINES | 8 |
| 2 | PDTOISCAE | paisted ☓ | 0 – 15 | ADIPOSE | DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE* | 16 |
| 3 | STNUEISRA | STRAINS | 0 – 23 | SAUNTERS | SUSTAINER | 34 |
| 4 | TGLIEMNTO | motteling ☓ | 0 – 29 | TINGLE | MOTTLING | 42 |
| 5 | 25 9 9 8 3 2 → 735 | 738 | 0 – 36 | 734
(3 × 9 + 2) × 25 + 9 |
CV: 734 Best: 735 = (25 + 8 + 2) × (9 + 9 + 3) |
52 |
| TTT | PIEDMICE | It's here, it's there, it's everywhere. | EPIDEMIC | |||
| 6 | LBTIINDEA | ENTAIL | 6 – 42 | TABLED | ALIBIED, LANDTIE* | 59 |
| 7 | JOULSEORB | BOULES | 6 – 49 | ROUBLES | BOLEROS* | 66 |
| 8 | WRMEONTUM | MOMENT | 6 – 56 | REMOUNT | MOUNTER*, OMENTUM | 73 |
| 9 | DTSIEARNG | TREADING | 6 – 74 | GRADIENTS | 91 | |
| 10 | 25 6 8 2 10 5 → 375 | 375
(8 + 5 + 2) × 25 |
16 – 84 | 375
(10 + 5) × 25 |
|
101 |
| TTT | FOODBUNG | Literally tied up in bad weather. | FOGBOUND | |||
| 11 | PGCUAIARE | PACIER | 22 – 90 | AGARIC | PIRAGUA* | 108 |
| 12 | KLFOENSAD | FONDLES | 29 – 97 | FONDLES | ENFOLDS*, FANKLED*, FANKLES*, FLANKED*, KALENDS* | 115 |
| 13 | COTEYRVFI | COVERT | 29 – 104 | VICTORY | FEROCITY* | 123 |
| 14 | 50 3 9 2 6 6 → 332 | 332
(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 |
39 – 114 | 332
(9 − 2) × 50 − 6 × 3 |
|
133 |
| 15 | BATCHWORK | 39 – 124 | THROWBACK
(28.75 seconds) |
143 | ||
