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'''Episode S28''' was broadcast on 2 August 2010, as a [[special episode]] between two child prodigies, [[Kai Laddiman]] who was an [[octochamp]] in [[Series 59]] and [[Dinos Sfyris]] who won three games in [[Series 57]].
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'''Episode S28''' was broadcast on 2 August 2010, as a [[special episode]] between two young stars.
  
[[Kai Laddiman]] played [[Dinos Sfyris]], with Dinos Sfyris winning 90 - 84. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gary Osborne]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[Kai Laddiman]] played [[Dinos Sfyris]], with Dinos Sfyris winning {{score|90|84}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gary Osborne]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-numbers  |5 | 100|50|25|75|3|6| 384
 
{{R-numbers  |5 | 100|50|25|75|3|6| 384
 
|383
 
|383
|384|sol2=(((6 / (50 / 25)) + 100) x 3) + 75
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|384|sol2=(6 ÷ (50 ÷ 25) + 100) × 3 + 75
 
|21|24|40}}
 
|21|24|40}}
{{R-TTT        |DEADENDS|It's not a crossword, but 1 down springs to mind.|SADDENED}}
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{{R-TTT        |DEADENDS|It's not a crossword, but one down springs to mind.|SADDENED}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |BTEDUQOLI|QUILTED  |OBLIQUE  |QUODLIBET          | 28|31 | 58}}
 
{{R-letters  |6 |BTEDUQOLI|QUILTED  |OBLIQUE  |QUODLIBET          | 28|31 | 58}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |RGAIYOFDT|GRATIFY  |drafty {{x}}|                    | 35|31 | 65}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |RGAIYOFDT|GRATIFY  |drafty {{x}}|                    | 35|31 | 65}}
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{{R-letters  |9 |ELPUESTSI|EPISTLES |SLEEPSUIT|                    | 35|56 | 90}}
 
{{R-letters  |9 |ELPUESTSI|EPISTLES |SLEEPSUIT|                    | 35|56 | 90}}
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 50|3|6|9|10|4| 273
 
{{R-numbers  |10| 50|3|6|9|10|4| 273
|273|sol1=(((50 / (10 - 9)) - 4) x 6) - 3
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|273|sol1=(50 ÷ (10 9) 4) × 6 3
|273|sol2=(6 x 50) - (3 x 9)
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|273|sol2=6 × 50 3 × 9
 
|45|66|100}}
 
|45|66|100}}
 
{{R-TTT        |BREAKSIN|Uncovered flesh on the rug, perhaps?|BEARSKIN}}
 
{{R-TTT        |BREAKSIN|Uncovered flesh on the rug, perhaps?|BEARSKIN}}
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{{R-letters  |13|OAGDEULGN|LOUNGED  |LOUNGED  |GANGLED*, GUDGEON, LANGUED*| 64|80 |121}}
 
{{R-letters  |13|OAGDEULGN|LOUNGED  |LOUNGED  |GANGLED*, GUDGEON, LANGUED*| 64|80 |121}}
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 8|5|4|10|2|5| 295
 
{{R-numbers  |14| 8|5|4|10|2|5| 295
|295|sol1=((8 x 4 x 2) + 5 - 10) x 5
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|295|sol1=(8 × 4 × 2 + 5 10) × 5
|295|sol2=(((8 x 4) - 2) x 10) - 5
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|295|sol2=(8 × 4 2) × 10 5
 
|74|90|131}}
 
|74|90|131}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|MISTYPOOP|c1time=11|c1sol=POMPOSITY|84|90|141}}
 
{{R-conundrum|15|MISTYPOOP|c1time=11|c1sol=POMPOSITY|84|90|141}}

Latest revision as of 14:10, 13 August 2023

Episode S28 was broadcast on 2 August 2010, as a special episode between two young stars.

Kai Laddiman played Dinos Sfyris, with Dinos Sfyris winning 90 – 84. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gary Osborne, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Kai Laddiman Score Dinos Sfyris Others Max.
1 SADOBERAV bravadoes ☓ 0 – 0 bravadoes ☓ SEABOARD 8
2 CDITASIEP ASEPTIC 7 – 0 ASPECT DEISTIC*, DEPICTS*, DICIEST, PACIEST* 15
3 IERNIRNAL RAINIER 14 – 7 ANILINE AIRLINER 23
4 KSONEFICT SECTION 21 – 14 CONFITS INFECTS*, KENOTIC*, KETONIC*, NOTICES*, SNICKET* 30
5 100 50 25 75 3 6 → 384 383 21 – 24 384
(6 ÷ (50 ÷ 25) + 100) × 3 + 75


40
TTT DEADENDS It's not a crossword, but one down springs to mind. SADDENED
6 BTEDUQOLI QUILTED 28 – 31 OBLIQUE QUODLIBET 58
7 RGAIYOFDT GRATIFY 35 – 31 drafty ☓ 65
8 RPEROMAPR PROPER 35 – 38 PAMPERO 72
9 ELPUESTSI EPISTLES 35 – 56 SLEEPSUIT 90
10 50 3 6 9 10 4 → 273 273
(50 ÷ (10 − 9) − 4) × 6 − 3
45 – 66 273
6 × 50 − 3 × 9


100
TTT BREAKSIN Uncovered flesh on the rug, perhaps? BEARSKIN
11 HEIXTOJUS HOIST 50 – 66 toushe ☓ OUTJIES* 107
12 WSAREVIZH WAIVERS 57 – 73 WAIVERS WASHIER*, WHARVES* 114
13 OAGDEULGN LOUNGED 64 – 80 LOUNGED GANGLED*, GUDGEON, LANGUED* 121
14 8 5 4 10 2 5 → 295 295
(8 × 4 × 2 + 5 − 10) × 5
74 – 90 295
(8 × 4 − 2) × 10 − 5


131
15 MISTYPOOP POMPOSITY
(11 seconds)
84 – 90 141