On this in 1776 the declaration of independence was signed and declared in the United States of America. It is a federal holiday and is celebrated every year with fireworks ,parades ,political speeches, family gatherings and reunions barbecues and fairs.
It is one of the busiest travel periods in the US as many people use it as a 3 day holiday or an extended vacation.
A very yummy looking cake celebrating the 4th of July
Born on the fourth of July that was released in 1989 is an biographical anti-war film that is based on the 1976 biography of disabled Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic that was portrayed by Hollywood actor Tom Cruise
An Independence day fireworks parade
Vietnam war veteran Ron Kovic and Tom Cruise
C1: Champion Adrian Clarke (3 wins, 252 points.)
C2: Challenger Harry Bayne.
DC: Susie Dent and Bob Harris .
RR: Rachel Riley.
OT: Other words or solutions.
R01: G E L N I O R T E
R02: D I B T U I N E R
R03: 50, 4, 6, 9, 10, 8. Target: 777.
TTT: IRANGMILK - "I rang the milkman and ordered an extra pint for the cat."
R04: I P E G P O S E M
R05: S O R N O A Q J R
R06: 25, 75, 100, 50, 9, 10. Target: 949.
R07: T A H V E O G L N
R08: E S U A T P I T A
R09: 75, 3, 6, 8, 9, 7. Target: 215.
TTT: NOBLEDUCK - "He wasn't flush with success, so he took the plunge and did this."
R10: K E I M R U E S A
R11: N U F W A I L C O
R12: A E R A X Y I A D
R13: C O R T E U M L E
R14: 100, 50, 75, 6, 2, 9. Target: 522.
R15: S T I R P I L A U (conundrum)
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Round 1: G E L N I O R T E
Adrian: LINGER (6)
Harry: GREET (5)
DC: RINGLET (7) INTEGER (7)
OT: LEGIONER (8)
Score: 6–0 (max 8)
6s all round............DC spotted a couple of 7s...........but there was an 8 hidden away with Legioner
Round 2: D I B T U I N E R
Adrian: TURNED (6)
Harry: TUNER (5)
DC: INTRUDE (7) TURBINE (7) TRIBUNE (7)
OT: UNTIDIER (8)
Score: 12–0 (max 16)
A good 6 from Adrian................Harry can only manage a 5........over in DC they spot a few 7s................one 8 hidden away with Untidier !
Round 3: 50, 4, 6, 9, 10, 8. Target: 777.
C1: 782. (9 + 6) × 50 + 4 × 10 − 8 (7)
C2: -
RR: 777. (10 + 6) × 50 − (8 × 4 − 9) (10)
Score: 19–0 (max 26)
Teatime teaser: IRANGMILK -> GRIMALKIN
Round 4: I P E G P O S E M
Adrian: PIPES (5)
Harry: POEMS (5)
DC: MOPPIES (7)
OT: EPISOME (7) POPEISM (7)
Score: 24–5 (max 33)
5s all round......Harry can now breathe a sigh of relief as he now gets some points on the board...........meanwhile over in DC they spot a really good 7 with Moppies
Round 5: S O R N O A Q J R
Adrian: SONAR (5)
Harry: RAN (3)
DC: ROARS (5)
OT: ARSON (5) ORANS (5) ROANS (5)
Score: 29–5 (max 38)
Round 6: 25, 75, 100, 50, 9, 10. Target: 949.
C1: 949. (10 + 9) × 50 − (25 + 75) ÷ 100 (10)
C2: 950.
Score: 39–5 (max 48)
Round 7: T A H V E O G L N
Adrian: HOGLET (6)
Harry: HAVE (4)
DC: VOLTAGE (7)
OT: ANETHOL (7) ANGELOT (7) AVELONG (7) ETHANOL (7) HALOGEN (7) LOGHTAN (7) TANGELO (7)
Score: 45–5 (max 55)
Round 8: E S U A T P I T A
Adrian: PATTIES (7)
Harry: STATE (5)
DC: SITUATE (7)
OT: AETATIS (7) APATITE (7) PUTTIES (7) SATIATE (7) UPSTATE (7)
Score: 52–5 (max 62)
Round 9: 75, 3, 6, 8, 9, 7. Target: 215.
C1: 215. 75 × 3 − (8 − 7 + 9) (10)
C2: 219.
Score: 62–5 (max 72)
Teatime teaser: NOBLEDUCK -> UNBLOCKED
Round 10: K E I M R U E S A
Adrian: REMAKES (7)
Harry: MURES (5)
OT: EUREKAS (7) MEASURE (7) MUSIKER (7) MUSKIER (7) RAMKIES (7) RUMAKIS (7) SEAMIER (7) SERIEMA (7)
Score: 69–5 (max 79)
Round 11: N U F W A I L C O
Adrian: CLOWN (5)
Harry: COIL (4)
DC: UNCOIL (6) FALCON (6)
OT: FOLACIN (7) INOCULA (7) UNIFLOW (7)
Score: 74–5 (max 86)
The most badass spaceship in the galaxy, featuring the Star Wars Crew.............piloted by Han Solo and his furry companion Chewbacca.......Han Solo is portrayed by favourite actor you guessed it......Harrison Ford !
Memories of 1970s cartoons............ Blue Falcon and his side-kick Dog Wonder aka Dynomutt !
Round 12: A E R A X Y I A D
Adrian: AIRED (5)
Harry: DARE (4)
OT: AIDER (5) DAIRY (5) DIARY (5) IRADE (5) RADIX (5) RAXED (5) RAYED (5) READY (5) REDIA (5)
Score: 79–5 (max 91)
Round 13: C O R T E U M L E
Adrian: TRUCE (5)
Harry: tremle
DC: ELECTRUM (8)
Score: 84–5 (max 99)
Round 14: 100, 50, 75, 6, 2, 9. Target: 522.
C1: 523. 100 × 6 − 75 − 2 (7)
C2: 523. 100 × 6 − 75 − 2 (7)
RR: 522. (50 + 6 + 2) × 9 (10)
Score: 91–12 (max 109)
A good 1 away solution from both of our contestants.........if you paid attention in schoool and learnt your 9 times tables........Rachel shows us how it is done and producing the perfect 10
Round 15: S T I R P I L A U
No one buzzes. The answer was SPIRITUAL.
Final Score: 91–12 (max 119)
So the conundrum goes unsolved by both of our contestants........firstly congratulations to Adrian on a really fine win.......secondly take nothing away from Harry he seemed really nervous and couldn't get going he will be happy with his goody bag............join me again for the next recap in the meantime it is bye for now !
