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| − | '''Episode 1888''' was broadcast on 25 November 1996 | + | '''Episode 1888''' was broadcast on 25 November 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Group F in the [[Series 33|Supreme Championship]]. |
[[Hilary Hopper]] played [[Anthony Butcher]], with Hilary Hopper winning {{score|56|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Stokes]]. | [[Hilary Hopper]] played [[Anthony Butcher]], with Hilary Hopper winning {{score|56|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Tom O'Connor]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Stokes]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Hilary Hopper|Anthony Butcher}} | {{Rounds-start|Hilary Hopper|Anthony Butcher}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |GYTUOEPMF|EMPTY |POET |TUMEFY | + | {{R-letters |1 |GYTUOEPMF|EMPTY |POET |TUMEFY* | 5|0 | 6}} |
{{R-letters |2 |RGNICOSTI|SCORING |SCORING |CROSTINI* | 12|7 | 14}} | {{R-letters |2 |RGNICOSTI|SCORING |SCORING |CROSTINI* | 12|7 | 14}} | ||
{{R-letters |3 |RSROEINTU|ROUTINES |INSERT |INTRORSE* | 20|7 | 22}} | {{R-letters |3 |RSROEINTU|ROUTINES |INSERT |INTRORSE* | 20|7 | 22}} | ||
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|30|7|32}} | |30|7|32}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |CJELSAROP|PAROLES |cajolers {{x}}|PARCLOSE | 37|7 | 40}} | {{R-letters |5 |CJELSAROP|PAROLES |cajolers {{x}}|PARCLOSE | 37|7 | 40}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |6 |DVXIOEMLF|FILMED |FILMED | | + | {{R-letters |6 |DVXIOEMLF|FILMED |FILMED |FOILED, MOILED* | 43|13 | 46}} |
{{R-letters |7 |ASBMEPSAD|PASSED |spasmed {{x}}|AMASSED*, PASSADE*, SAMBAED| 49|13 | 53}} | {{R-letters |7 |ASBMEPSAD|PASSED |spasmed {{x}}|AMASSED*, PASSADE*, SAMBAED| 49|13 | 53}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 25|50|3|10|5|10| 951 | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|50|3|10|5|10| 951 | ||
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|other=950|solother=(50 − 10 + 3 − 5) × 25 | |other=950|solother=(50 − 10 + 3 − 5) × 25 | ||
|56|13|60}} | |56|13|60}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|DIREPESTS|c2time=10|c2sol=PERSISTED|56|23|70}} | + | {{R-conundrum|9|DIREPESTS|c2time=10.25|c2sol=PERSISTED|56|23|70}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|T1qzrvuORik}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:1888}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1888}} | ||
Latest revision as of 09:45, 20 June 2022
Episode 1888 was broadcast on 25 November 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Group F in the Supreme Championship.
Hilary Hopper played Anthony Butcher, with Hilary Hopper winning 56 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hilary Hopper | Score | Anthony Butcher | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GYTUOEPMF | EMPTY | 5 – 0 | POET | TUMEFY* | 6 |
| 2 | RGNICOSTI | SCORING | 12 – 7 | SCORING | CROSTINI* | 14 |
| 3 | RSROEINTU | ROUTINES | 20 – 7 | INSERT | INTRORSE* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 4 3 4 6 6 → 672 | 672
(25 + 3) × 6 × 4 |
30 – 7 | — |
|
32 |
| 5 | CJELSAROP | PAROLES | 37 – 7 | cajolers ☓ | PARCLOSE | 40 |
| 6 | DVXIOEMLF | FILMED | 43 – 13 | FILMED | FOILED, MOILED* | 46 |
| 7 | ASBMEPSAD | PASSED | 49 – 13 | spasmed ☓ | AMASSED*, PASSADE*, SAMBAED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 50 3 10 5 10 → 951 | 949
(50 + 25 − 10 ÷ 5) × (10 + 3) |
56 – 13 | — |
CV: 950 Best: 950 = (50 − 10 + 3 − 5) × 25 |
60 |
| 9 | DIREPESTS | 56 – 23 | PERSISTED
(10.25 seconds) |
70 |
