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'''Episode 1992''' was broadcast on 25 April 1997, as part of [[Series 35]]. | '''Episode 1992''' was broadcast on 25 April 1997, as part of [[Series 35]]. | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Betty Robertson]] played [[Stuart Barker]], with Stuart Barker winning {{score|48|31}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Barry Cryer]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Alyson McGaw]]. |
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Series 35 | + | ==Rounds== |
| − | [[Category:9-round games | + | {{Rounds-start|Betty Robertson|Stuart Barker}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley | + | {{R-letters |1 |GPNEIASPU|SAPPING |SAPPING |GENIPAPS* | 7|7 | 8}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Alyson McGaw as lexicographer | + | {{R-letters |2 |QCSIAONRR|carrions {{x}}|CASINO |CARRION, CORSAIR* | 7|13 | 15}} |
| − | [[Category:Episodes with Barry Cryer as a guest | + | {{R-letters |3 |HWKUEOBSN|BUNKS |SHONE |BOHUNKS* | 12|18 | 22}} |
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|25|50|75|7|7| 997 | ||
| + | |1000 | ||
| + | |999|sol2=(100 + 25 + 7) × 7 + 75 | ||
| + | |other=997|solother=(75 − 100 ÷ 50) × (7 + 7) − 25 | ||
| + | |12|25|32}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |DMDEAELSS|SADDLES |MEASLES |DAMSELS, MEDDLES* | 19|32 | 39}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |TBTAEIGCD|BATTED |BATTED |DICTATE, TABETIC* | 25|38 | 46}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |NTDAEOZYH|DONATE |HANDY |DOZENTH* | 31|38 | 53}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|10|1|3|9|6| 936 | ||
| + | |936 {{x}} | ||
| + | |936|sol2=(75 + 3 × 10 − 1) × 9 | ||
| + | |31|48|63}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|COLDERTEE|sol=ELECTRODE|31|48|73}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
| + | |||
| + | {{DEFAULTSORT:1992}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes in Series 35]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Alyson McGaw as lexicographer]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Barry Cryer as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:26, 30 December 2022
Episode 1992 was broadcast on 25 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Betty Robertson played Stuart Barker, with Stuart Barker winning 48 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Alyson McGaw.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Betty Robertson | Score | Stuart Barker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GPNEIASPU | SAPPING | 7 – 7 | SAPPING | GENIPAPS* | 8 |
| 2 | QCSIAONRR | carrions ☓ | 7 – 13 | CASINO | CARRION, CORSAIR* | 15 |
| 3 | HWKUEOBSN | BUNKS | 12 – 18 | SHONE | BOHUNKS* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 25 50 75 7 7 → 997 | 1000 | 12 – 25 | 999
(100 + 25 + 7) × 7 + 75 |
Best: 997 = (75 − 100 ÷ 50) × (7 + 7) − 25 |
32 |
| 5 | DMDEAELSS | SADDLES | 19 – 32 | MEASLES | DAMSELS, MEDDLES* | 39 |
| 6 | TBTAEIGCD | BATTED | 25 – 38 | BATTED | DICTATE, TABETIC* | 46 |
| 7 | NTDAEOZYH | DONATE | 31 – 38 | HANDY | DOZENTH* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 10 1 3 9 6 → 936 | 936 ☓ | 31 – 48 | 936
(75 + 3 × 10 − 1) × 9 |
|
63 |
| 9 | COLDERTEE | 31 – 48 | ELECTRODE | 73 |
