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[[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]]. | [[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 127 in [[Series 60]] | + | 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 |MINERALS |INHALERS, MARLINES | 0|8 | 8}} | {{R-letters |1 |LSRAIEHNM|MAILERS |MINERALS |INHALERS, MARLINES | 0|8 | 8}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |PDTOISCAE|paisted {{x}}|ADIPOSE |DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE* | + | {{R-letters |2 |PDTOISCAE|paisted {{x}}|ADIPOSE |DESPOTIC, DIOPTASE* | 0|15 | 16}} |
{{R-letters |3 |STNUEISRA|STRAINS |SAUNTERS |SUSTAINER | 0|23 | 34}} | {{R-letters |3 |STNUEISRA|STRAINS |SAUNTERS |SUSTAINER | 0|23 | 34}} | ||
{{R-letters |4 |TGLIEMNTO|motteling {{x}}|TINGLE |MOTTLING | 0|29 | 42}} | {{R-letters |4 |TGLIEMNTO|motteling {{x}}|TINGLE |MOTTLING | 0|29 | 42}} | ||
| Line 35: | Line 35: | ||
|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 | ||
