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'''Episode 4626''' was broadcast on 19 June 2008, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 58]]. | '''Episode 4626''' was broadcast on 19 June 2008, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 58]]. | ||
− | [[Richard Priest]] played [[Peter Davies]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|100|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Richard Priest]] played [[Peter Davies (Series 58)|Peter Davies]], with Richard Priest winning {{score|100|70}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Dr Phil Hammond]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
− | NOTE: In | + | NOTE: In Round 14, although Davies gave an incorrect solution, he was still given the points. It made no difference to the overall match result, but the final score should have been {{score|100|60}}. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |9 |ROYERTLAI|LITERARY |RETAIL | | 53|38 | 63}} | {{R-letters |9 |ROYERTLAI|LITERARY |RETAIL | | 53|38 | 63}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 7|5|1|8|7|9| 267 | {{R-numbers |10| 7|5|1|8|7|9| 267 | ||
− | |269|sol1=(5 × 7 − 7 | + | |269|sol1=(5 × 7 − (7 − 1)) × 9 + 8 |
|270 | |270 | ||
|other=267|solother=(5 × 8 − 9 + 7) × 7 + 1 | |other=267|solother=(5 × 8 − 9 + 7) × 7 + 1 | ||
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{{R-numbers |14| 25|3|6|9|5|8| 445 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|3|6|9|5|8| 445 | ||
|445|sol1=6 × 3 × 25 − 5 | |445|sol1=6 × 3 × 25 − 5 | ||
− | | | + | |{{wronglyallowed|445}}|sol2=9 × 25 × (6 − 3) − 5 |
|100|60|114}} | |100|60|114}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|15|CELERYGIN|c2time=2.25|c2sol=GLYCERINE|100|70|124}} | {{R-conundrum|15|CELERYGIN|c2time=2.25|c2sol=GLYCERINE|100|70|124}} |
Latest revision as of 22:28, 4 August 2021
Episode 4626 was broadcast on 19 June 2008, and was the second semi-final of Series 58.
Richard Priest played Peter Davies, with Richard Priest winning 100 – 70. The Dictionary Corner guest was Dr Phil Hammond, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
NOTE: In Round 14, although Davies gave an incorrect solution, he was still given the points. It made no difference to the overall match result, but the final score should have been 100 – 60.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Richard Priest | Score | Peter Davies | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | GPGOUISQA | QUIPS | 5 – 5 | QUIPS | AGIOS*, OUPAS*, PIOUS*, POUIS*, QUAGS* | 5 |
2 | DTBOEIJBE | BETIDE | 11 – 11 | JIBBED | JOBBED, JOBBIE* | 11 |
3 | GAENUIKSM | AMUSING | 18 – 18 | MASKING | ENIGMAS*, GAMINES*, GUINEAS, MAKINGS*, SEAMING*, SINKAGE*, UNMAKES* | 18 |
4 | OIESPRLLO | SPOILER | 25 – 18 | pilers ☓ | LOOPERS*, LOOPIER, ORIOLES*, POLLIES*, SPILLER* | 25 |
5 | 75 1 1 7 9 2 → 763 | 763
(9 + 1) × 75 + 7 × 2 − 1 |
35 – 28 | 763
(9 + 1) × 75 + 7 × 2 − 1 |
|
35 |
TTT | ROLLAMOB | The place to let your feet do the talking. | BALLROOM | |||
6 | RDWEOONRE | redwood ☓ | 35 – 28 | drowner ☓ | WONDERER* | 43 |
7 | AOENTRADE | ORNATE | 41 – 34 | RANTED | AERATED* | 50 |
8 | VPPAEAZHE | PAVE | 45 – 38 | PAVE | HEAVE, HEVEA* | 55 |
9 | ROYERTLAI | LITERARY | 53 – 38 | RETAIL | 63 | |
10 | 7 5 1 8 7 9 → 267 | 269
(5 × 7 − (7 − 1)) × 9 + 8 |
60 – 38 | 270 |
Best: 267 = (5 × 8 − 9 + 7) × 7 + 1 |
73 |
TTT | CAKEGREW | It's what's left but it doesn't look right. | WRECKAGE | |||
11 | NDTOIDNUO | OUTDID | 66 – 44 | OUTDID | NOTION | 79 |
12 | MNAEASRSE | SEAMAN | 72 – 50 | SMEARS | AMASSER*, RENAMES*, SEAMERS | 86 |
13 | AIHCETRIS | CHARITIES | 90 – 50 | HEARTS | 104 | |
14 | 25 3 6 9 5 8 → 445 | 445
6 × 3 × 25 − 5 |
100 – 60 | 445 wrongly allowed
9 × 25 × (6 − 3) − 5 |
|
114 |
15 | CELERYGIN | 100 – 70 | GLYCERINE
(2.25 seconds) |
124 |