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'''Episode 749''' was broadcast on 7 June 1988, as part of [[Series 15]]. | '''Episode 749''' was broadcast on 7 June 1988, as part of [[Series 15]]. | ||
| − | [[Kathleen Vickers]] played [[Steve Hindle]], with Kathleen Vickers winning 46 | + | [[Kathleen Vickers]] played [[Steve Hindle]], with Kathleen Vickers winning {{score|46|37}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]]. |
NOTE: The conundrum had 2 valid solutions: {{word|DESPARING}} and {{word|SPREADING}}. | NOTE: The conundrum had 2 valid solutions: {{word|DESPARING}} and {{word|SPREADING}}. | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |KPNUSIMJA|SPANK |JUMPS |ANIMUS, JAMUNS*, UMIAKS*, UNMASK*| 11|23 | 32}} | {{R-letters |3 |KPNUSIMJA|SPANK |JUMPS |ANIMUS, JAMUNS*, UMIAKS*, UNMASK*| 11|23 | 32}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 50|3|6|10|2|4| 782 | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|3|6|10|2|4| 782 | ||
| − | |782|sol1= | + | |782|sol1=50 × (10 + 6) − (2 + 4) × 3 |
|— | |— | ||
|21|23|42}} | |21|23|42}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |PTNUMOAYS|MOUNTS |AMOUNTS |PANTOUMS* | 39|37 | 75}} | {{R-letters |7 |PTNUMOAYS|MOUNTS |AMOUNTS |PANTOUMS* | 39|37 | 75}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 75|25|8|5|3|6| 717 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|25|8|5|3|6| 717 | ||
| − | |719|sol1= | + | |719|sol1=8 × 75 + 5 × 25 − 6 |
|725 | |725 | ||
| − | |cv=717|solcv= | + | |cv=717|solcv=6 ÷ 3 × 5 × 75 − (25 + 8) |
|46|37|85}} | |46|37|85}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|SPIEDGRAN|sol=DESPARING|46|37|95}} | {{R-conundrum|9|SPIEDGRAN|sol=DESPARING|46|37|95}} | ||
Revision as of 19:18, 9 August 2011
Episode 749 was broadcast on 7 June 1988, as part of Series 15.
Kathleen Vickers played Steve Hindle, with Kathleen Vickers winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
NOTE: The conundrum had 2 valid solutions: DESPARING and SPREADING.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kathleen Vickers | Score | Steve Hindle | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSINSRATE | INGRATES | 0 – 18 | ASSERTING | GANISTERS | 18 |
| 2 | YTOANMOSI | SANITY | 6 – 18 | MOIST | MYOTONIA* | 26 |
| 3 | KPNUSIMJA | SPANK | 11 – 23 | JUMPS | ANIMUS, JAMUNS*, UMIAKS*, UNMASK* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 3 6 10 2 4 → 782 | 782
50 × (10 + 6) − (2 + 4) × 3 |
21 – 23 | — |
|
42 |
| 5 | SNRIEALSB | BRAINLESS | 39 – 23 | BRAINS | 60 | |
| 6 | GTZROLESI | LOSER | 39 – 30 | GORIEST | GLISTER*, GLORIES*, GOITRES*, GRISTLE*, LOGIEST*, LOITERS*, TOILERS*, ZLOTIES* | 67 |
| 7 | PTNUMOAYS | MOUNTS | 39 – 37 | AMOUNTS | PANTOUMS* | 75 |
| 8 | 75 25 8 5 3 6 → 717 | 719
8 × 75 + 5 × 25 − 6 |
46 – 37 | 725 |
CV: 717 = 6 ÷ 3 × 5 × 75 − (25 + 8) |
85 |
| 9 | SPIEDGRAN | 46 – 37 | DESPARING | 95 |
