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'''Episode 1868''' was broadcast on 28 October 1996, as the final of Group B in the [[Series 33|Supreme Championship]]. | '''Episode 1868''' was broadcast on 28 October 1996, as the final of Group B in the [[Series 33|Supreme Championship]]. | ||
| − | [[Clive Freedman (Series 6)|Clive Freedman]] played [[Andrew Perry]], with Andrew Perry winning | + | [[Clive Freedman (Series 6)|Clive Freedman]] played [[Andrew Perry]], with Andrew Perry winning {{score|71|43}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[June Whitfield]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. Andrew got all maximums on the letters and dropped just 3 points on the numbers game to miss out on a perfect game. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|220|sol1= | |220|sol1= | ||
|220|sol2= | |220|sol2= | ||
| + | |other=220|solother=(50 + 9) × 4 − 8 − 8 | ||
|24|32|32}} | |24|32|32}} | ||
{{R-letters| 5|NRLOEUDYS|ROUNDELS |ROUNDELS |DELUSORY, UNSOLDER|32|40|40}} | {{R-letters| 5|NRLOEUDYS|ROUNDELS |ROUNDELS |DELUSORY, UNSOLDER|32|40|40}} | ||
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|525|sol1= | |525|sol1= | ||
|525|sol2= | |525|sol2= | ||
| − | |other=523|solother= | + | |other=523|solother=(50 + 9) × 9 − 8 |
|43|61|64}} | |43|61|64}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|EFULLPINT|c2sol=PLENTIFUL|43|71|74}} | {{R-conundrum|9|EFULLPINT|c2sol=PLENTIFUL|43|71|74}} | ||
Revision as of 00:13, 21 April 2010
Episode 1868 was broadcast on 28 October 1996, as the final of Group B in the Supreme Championship.
Clive Freedman played Andrew Perry, with Andrew Perry winning 71 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was June Whitfield, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent. Andrew got all maximums on the letters and dropped just 3 points on the numbers game to miss out on a perfect game.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Andrew Perry | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCTMAIEGD | TRAGIC | 0 – 8 | MIGRATED | DECIGRAM, GRIMACED | 8 |
| 2 | LKZAELGAR | LAAGER | 6 – 14 | LAAGER | GLAZER | 14 |
| 3 | SPOIHNECA | CANOPIES | 14 – 22 | CANOPIES | CAPONISE | 22 |
| 4 | 50 9 8 4 8 7 → 220 | 220 | 24 – 32 | 220 |
Best: 220 = (50 + 9) × 4 − 8 − 8 |
32 |
| 5 | NRLOEUDYS | ROUNDELS | 32 – 40 | ROUNDELS | DELUSORY, UNSOLDER | 40 |
| 6 | NGHEIEDTN | HEEDING | 39 – 47 | DENTING | DENTING, ENGINED, NEEDING, NEIGHED, TENDING, THINNED | 47 |
| 7 | RPJOETSOE | POOREST | 46 – 54 | POOREST | OPEROSE | 54 |
| 8 | 50 9 8 9 4 8 → 523 | 525 | 43 – 61 | 525 |
Best: 523 = (50 + 9) × 9 − 8 |
64 |
| 9 | EFULLPINT | 43 – 71 | PLENTIFUL | 74 |
