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'''Episode 1240''' was broadcast on 26 February 1992, as part of [[Series 23]]. | '''Episode 1240''' was broadcast on 26 February 1992, as part of [[Series 23]]. | ||
| − | [[Stephen McGeown]] played [[Fiona Davies]], with Fiona Davies winning 62 | + | [[Stephen McGeown]] played [[Fiona Davies]], with Fiona Davies winning {{score|62|44}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sylvia Syms]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. |
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Series 23 | + | ==Rounds== |
| − | [[Category:9-round games | + | {{Rounds-start|Stephen McGeown|Fiona Davies}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley | + | {{R-letters |1 |YVTSEAILS|TASSEL |SLAVES |ESTIVAL, SLAVEYS*, STEVIAS*, STYLISE*, VALISES*, VESTALS*| 6|6 | 7}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer | + | {{R-letters |2 |DWETNABUN|WANTED |UNWANTED | | 6|14 | 15}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Sylvia Syms as a guest | + | {{R-letters |3 |MFFREAIDR|MARRIED |FRAMED |AFFIRMED, AFFIRMER*, REAFFIRM*| 13|14 | 23}} |
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|3|6|7|1|4| 670 | ||
| + | |669|sol1=(7 × 4 − 1) × 25 − 6 | ||
| + | |669|sol2=(6 × 4 + 3) × 25 − (7 − 1) | ||
| + | |cv=670|solcv=(25 × 3 − (7 + 1)) × (6 + 4) | ||
| + | |20|21|33}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |NGSOIYKSU|SINGS |SOUSING | | 20|28 | 40}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |LGWSEAIGV|WIGGLES |WIGGLES/WAGGLES|GLAIVES* | 27|35 | 47}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |TGREUMTRI|GRITTER |GRITTER |GUTTIER* | 34|42 | 54}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|3|3|6|10|7| 676 | ||
| + | |676|sol1=(100 + 10) × 6 + 3 × 3 + 7 | ||
| + | |676|sol2=7 × 100 − 3 × 10 + 6 | ||
| + | |44|52|64}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|SMALLBEES|c2time=3.75|c2sol=BLAMELESS|44|62|74}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:1240}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Series 23]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Sylvia Syms as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:24, 30 December 2022
Episode 1240 was broadcast on 26 February 1992, as part of Series 23.
Stephen McGeown played Fiona Davies, with Fiona Davies winning 62 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sylvia Syms, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen McGeown | Score | Fiona Davies | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YVTSEAILS | TASSEL | 6 – 6 | SLAVES | ESTIVAL, SLAVEYS*, STEVIAS*, STYLISE*, VALISES*, VESTALS* | 7 |
| 2 | DWETNABUN | WANTED | 6 – 14 | UNWANTED | 15 | |
| 3 | MFFREAIDR | MARRIED | 13 – 14 | FRAMED | AFFIRMED, AFFIRMER*, REAFFIRM* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 3 6 7 1 4 → 670 | 669
(7 × 4 − 1) × 25 − 6 |
20 – 21 | 669
(6 × 4 + 3) × 25 − (7 − 1) |
CV: 670 = (25 × 3 − (7 + 1)) × (6 + 4) |
33 |
| 5 | NGSOIYKSU | SINGS | 20 – 28 | SOUSING | 40 | |
| 6 | LGWSEAIGV | WIGGLES | 27 – 35 | WIGGLES/WAGGLES | GLAIVES* | 47 |
| 7 | TGREUMTRI | GRITTER | 34 – 42 | GRITTER | GUTTIER* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 3 3 6 10 7 → 676 | 676
(100 + 10) × 6 + 3 × 3 + 7 |
44 – 52 | 676
7 × 100 − 3 × 10 + 6 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SMALLBEES | 44 – 62 | BLAMELESS
(3.75 seconds) |
74 |
