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− | '''Episode S2''' was broadcast on 25 July 2003 as a [[special episode]] | + | '''Episode S2''' was broadcast on 25 July 2003, as a [[special episode]], and was a rematch of [[Series 40]]'s closely fought [[Episode 2552|grand final]]. It was broadcast during a rain delay in the {{w|South African cricket team in England in 2003#1st Test|England vs South Africa}} test match. |
[[Terence English]] played [[Glynn Leaney]], with Terence English winning {{score|92|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ann Widdecombe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Terence English]] played [[Glynn Leaney]], with Terence English winning {{score|92|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ann Widdecombe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
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|38|21|38}} | |38|21|38}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT|RAPSOON||SOPRANO}} | + | {{R-TTT |RAPSOON||SOPRANO}} |
{{R-letters |6 |RVOSEDAML|ORDEALS |REMOVALS |EARLDOMS* | 38|29 | 46}} | {{R-letters |6 |RVOSEDAML|ORDEALS |REMOVALS |EARLDOMS* | 38|29 | 46}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |PNLSIAUOG|SLOPING |SAPLING |LAPSING*, LOUPING*, LOUSING*, PALINGS*, PAUSING*, PULSING, SOAPING, UPSILON*| 45|36 | 53}} | {{R-letters |7 |PNLSIAUOG|SLOPING |SAPLING |LAPSING*, LOUPING*, LOUSING*, PALINGS*, PAUSING*, PULSING, SOAPING, UPSILON*| 45|36 | 53}} | ||
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|other=630|solother=(50 × 2 + 5) × (4 + 1 + 1) | |other=630|solother=(50 × 2 + 5) × (4 + 1 + 1) | ||
|52|51|76}} | |52|51|76}} | ||
− | {{R-TTT|SIRBEEF||FRISBEE}} | + | {{R-TTT |SIRBEEF||FRISBEE}} |
{{R-letters |11|PGBREAIXD|GRIPED |BADGER |ABRIDGE, BRIGADE | 58|57 | 83}} | {{R-letters |11|PGBREAIXD|GRIPED |BADGER |ABRIDGE, BRIGADE | 58|57 | 83}} | ||
{{R-letters |12|NSELODINS|INSOLES |NOISES |DOLINES*, INDOLES*, LESIONS*, LINDENS*, LIONESS, NELSONS*, OLDNESS, SONNIES*| 65|57 | 90}} | {{R-letters |12|NSELODINS|INSOLES |NOISES |DOLINES*, INDOLES*, LESIONS*, LINDENS*, LIONESS, NELSONS*, OLDNESS, SONNIES*| 65|57 | 90}} |
Latest revision as of 16:02, 3 July 2023
Episode S2 was broadcast on 25 July 2003, as a special episode, and was a rematch of Series 40's closely fought grand final. It was broadcast during a rain delay in the England vs South Africa test match.
Terence English played Glynn Leaney, with Terence English winning 92 – 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ann Widdecombe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The episode was repeated on 22 December 2004.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Terence English | Score | Glynn Leaney | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RYCDAEIMP | CRAMPED | 7 – 7 | CRAMPED | CAMPIER*, CRIMPED, MEDIACY*, PRIMACY, PYAEMIC*, PYRAMID* | 7 |
2 | TLORASENG | STRANGLE | 15 – 15 | STRANGLE | GLOATERS, LEGATORS*, NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE*, TANGELOS | 15 |
3 | TPMKOAIER | PRIMATE | 22 – 15 | TAMPER | EMPORIA | 22 |
4 | CDAGEJTIF | FIDGET | 28 – 21 | FIDGET | DACITE*, GIFTED | 28 |
5 | 75 7 4 8 1 7 → 469 | 469
(7 − 1) × 75 + 8 + 7 + 4 |
38 – 21 | — |
|
38 |
TTT | RAPSOON | SOPRANO | ||||
6 | RVOSEDAML | ORDEALS | 38 – 29 | REMOVALS | EARLDOMS* | 46 |
7 | PNLSIAUOG | SLOPING | 45 – 36 | SAPLING | LAPSING*, LOUPING*, LOUSING*, PALINGS*, PAUSING*, PULSING, SOAPING, UPSILON* | 53 |
8 | RCILEDATN | RECITAL | 52 – 43 | CERTAIN | ARTICLED, CLARINET*, DICENTRA*, LACERTID* | 61 |
9 | RTMWEOUSH | MOTHERS | 52 – 51 | MOUTHERS | 69 | |
10 | 50 1 1 5 4 2 → 629 | 628 ☓ | 52 – 51 | — |
CV: 628 ☓ Best: 630 = (50 × 2 + 5) × (4 + 1 + 1) |
76 |
TTT | SIRBEEF | FRISBEE | ||||
11 | PGBREAIXD | GRIPED | 58 – 57 | BADGER | ABRIDGE, BRIGADE | 83 |
12 | NSELODINS | INSOLES | 65 – 57 | NOISES | DOLINES*, INDOLES*, LESIONS*, LINDENS*, LIONESS, NELSONS*, OLDNESS, SONNIES* | 90 |
13 | TCFMOEUSN | COSTUME | 72 – 57 | COUNTS | CONFUTES | 98 |
14 | 100 3 9 4 5 7 → 897 | 897
100 × 9 − 3 |
82 – 57 | 897 ☓ |
|
108 |
15 | TICKATANG | ATTACKING
(2.5 seconds) |
92 – 57 | 118 |