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'''Episode 161''' was broadcast on 21 May 1984, as part of [[Series 4]].
 
'''Episode 161''' was broadcast on 21 May 1984, as part of [[Series 4]].
  
[[Ralph Strocchi]] played [[Mike Willis]], with Ralph Strocchi winning 41 - 35. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]].
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[[Ralph Strocchi]] played [[Mike Willis]], with Ralph Strocchi winning {{score|41|35}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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|959 {{x}}
 
|959 {{x}}
 
|957 {{x}}
 
|957 {{x}}
|cv=958|solcv=(100 + 7) x 9 - 10 / (1 + 1)
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|cv=958|solcv=(100 + 7) × 9 10 ÷ (1 + 1)
 
|13|13|32}}
 
|13|13|32}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |ELWBEETWI|BEETLE  |BEETLE  |                    | 19|19 | 38}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |ELWBEETWI|BEETLE  |BEETLE  |                    | 19|19 | 38}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |EABNGSEUD|BADGES  |BANGED  |ABUSED*, BEANED*, BUDGES*, BUNGED*, DAUBES*, DEBAGS*, DEBASE*, DEBUGS*, DENGUE*, ENDUES*, ENSUED*, NUDGES*, SEGUED*, SUNDAE*, UNEASE*| 31|25 | 51}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |EABNGSEUD|BADGES  |BANGED  |ABUSED*, BEANED*, BUDGES*, BUNGED*, DAUBES*, DEBAGS*, DEBASE*, DEBUGS*, DENGUE*, ENDUES*, ENSUED*, NUDGES*, SEGUED*, SUNDAE*, UNEASE*| 31|25 | 51}}
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|10|1|6|8|6| 809
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|10|1|6|8|6| 809
|809|sol1=(75 + 6) x 10 - 1
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|809|sol1=(75 + 6) × 10 1
|809|sol2=(75 + 6) x 10 - 1
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|809|sol2=(75 + 6) × 10 1
 
|41|35|61}}
 
|41|35|61}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|IIMMUULAN|c2time=29|c2sol=illuminate {{x}}|sol=ALUMINIUM|41|35|71}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|IIMMUULAN|c2time=29|c2sol=illuminate {{x}}|sol=ALUMINIUM|41|35|71}}
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[[Category:9-round games]]
 
[[Category:9-round games]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
[[Category:Episodes with Julia Swannel as lexicographer]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Julia Swannell as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]]

Latest revision as of 12:38, 16 March 2021

Episode 161 was broadcast on 21 May 1984, as part of Series 4.

Ralph Strocchi played Mike Willis, with Ralph Strocchi winning 41 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ralph Strocchi Score Mike Willis Others Max.
1 SMLGSIAIE IMAGES 6 – 6 IMAGES AIMLESS*, LIAISES*, MILAGES*, MISSILE, SILAGES*, SIMILES 7
2 OPBYEURGI GROUPIE 13 – 6 BUYER PIROGUE* 14
3 BTSMEEIIS SMITES 13 – 13 BETIMES ITEMISES* 22
4 100 7 1 9 10 1 → 958 959 ☓ 13 – 13 957 ☓

CV: 958 = (100 + 7) × 9 − 10 ÷ (1 + 1)

32
5 ELWBEETWI BEETLE 19 – 19 BEETLE 38
6 CTNROIUIV VICTOR 25 – 19 COURT RUCTION 45
7 EABNGSEUD BADGES 31 – 25 BANGED ABUSED*, BEANED*, BUDGES*, BUNGED*, DAUBES*, DEBAGS*, DEBASE*, DEBUGS*, DENGUE*, ENDUES*, ENSUED*, NUDGES*, SEGUED*, SUNDAE*, UNEASE* 51
8 75 10 1 6 8 6 → 809 809
(75 + 6) × 10 − 1
41 – 35 809
(75 + 6) × 10 − 1


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9 IIMMUULAN 41 – 35 illuminate ☓
(29 seconds)
ALUMINIUM 71