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[[Gareth Williams]] played [[Eric Williams]], with Gareth Williams winning 57 - 15. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Judy Pearsall]]. | [[Gareth Williams]] played [[Eric Williams]], with Gareth Williams winning 57 - 15. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Judy Pearsall]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: Gareth's declaration of {{word|ELITIST}} in round 1 should have been allowed, because it was only disallowed for having an accent, but accented words are OK in accordance with the rules of the game. Following this, Gareth's points total would increase by 7 for the finals. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Gareth Williams|Eric Williams}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |PTEITSELI|elitist {{x}}**|EPISTLE |ELITIST*, PELITES*, PIETIES*, PIETIST*, SPILITE*, SPITTLE*| 0|7 | 7}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |NTRAESMDI|STRAINED |STRAINED |DETRAINS*, MARDIEST*, MEDIANTS*, MERANTIS*, MINARETS, RAIMENTS*, RANDIEST, READMITS| 8|15 | 15}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |VOEDBDOEC|DECODE |CODED |COOEED* | 14|15 | 21}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|9|5|10|4|2| 477 | ||
| + | |474|sol1=((4 + 2) x 75) + 10 + 9 + 5 | ||
| + | |477 {{x}} | ||
| + | |cv=477|solcv=((10 - 4) x 75) + ((5 - 2) x 9) | ||
| + | |21|15|31}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |MTSAIEWHQ|ATHEISM |SWATHE | | 28|15 | 38}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |LCUELTICJ|CULTIC |celtic {{x}}|CUTICLE | 34|15 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |NMLAEARXF|FLAMEN |flamer {{x}}|AFLAME*, AXEMAN*, FARMAN*, FLAXEN*| 40|15 | 51}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|1|3|8|1|6| 698 | ||
| + | |699|sol1=((8 + 1) x 75) + ((3 + 1) x 6) | ||
| + | |694 | ||
| + | |cv=697 | ||
| + | |other=697|solother=((75 + 3) x (8 + 1)) - 6 + 1 | ||
| + | |47|15|58}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|IDOLMOUSE|c1time=7.75|c1sol=MELODIOUS|57|15|68}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:1252}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1252}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes with Judy Pearsall as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Judy Pearsall as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Nigel Rees as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Nigel Rees as a guest]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes affected by administrative errors]] | ||
Revision as of 19:56, 20 March 2011
Episode 1252 was broadcast on 13 March 1992, as part of Series 23.
Gareth Williams played Eric Williams, with Gareth Williams winning 57 - 15. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
NOTE: Gareth's declaration of ELITIST in round 1 should have been allowed, because it was only disallowed for having an accent, but accented words are OK in accordance with the rules of the game. Following this, Gareth's points total would increase by 7 for the finals.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gareth Williams | Score | Eric Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PTEITSELI | elitist ☓** | 0 – 7 | EPISTLE | ELITIST*, PELITES*, PIETIES*, PIETIST*, SPILITE*, SPITTLE* | 7 |
| 2 | NTRAESMDI | STRAINED | 8 – 15 | STRAINED | DETRAINS*, MARDIEST*, MEDIANTS*, MERANTIS*, MINARETS, RAIMENTS*, RANDIEST, READMITS | 15 |
| 3 | VOEDBDOEC | DECODE | 14 – 15 | CODED | COOEED* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 9 5 10 4 2 → 477 | 474
((4 + 2) x 75) + 10 + 9 + 5 |
21 – 15 | 477 ☓ |
CV: 477 = ((10 - 4) x 75) + ((5 - 2) x 9) |
31 |
| 5 | MTSAIEWHQ | ATHEISM | 28 – 15 | SWATHE | 38 | |
| 6 | LCUELTICJ | CULTIC | 34 – 15 | celtic ☓ | CUTICLE | 45 |
| 7 | NMLAEARXF | FLAMEN | 40 – 15 | flamer ☓ | AFLAME*, AXEMAN*, FARMAN*, FLAXEN* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 1 3 8 1 6 → 698 | 699
((8 + 1) x 75) + ((3 + 1) x 6) |
47 – 15 | 694 |
CV: 697 Best: 697 = ((75 + 3) x (8 + 1)) - 6 + 1 |
58 |
| 9 | IDOLMOUSE | MELODIOUS
(7.75 seconds) |
57 – 15 | 68 |
