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[[Jane McLeman]] played [[Maurice Daniels]], with the game ending in a 41-all draw. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the lexicographer was [[Mary]], and the arithmetician was [[Carol Vorderman]]. | [[Jane McLeman]] played [[Maurice Daniels]], with the game ending in a 41-all draw. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the lexicographer was [[Mary]], and the arithmetician was [[Carol Vorderman]]. | ||
| − | The [[conundrum]] scramble remained unrevealed until the clock had already been ticking for | + | The [[conundrum]] scramble remained unrevealed until the clock had already been ticking for two seconds, due to [[Cathy Hytner]] not pulling the lever that revealed it until then. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|PILLACYYT|c2time=7|c2sol=capillary {{x}}|sol=TYPICALLY|41|41|70}} | {{R-conundrum|9|PILLACYYT|c2time=7|c2sol=capillary {{x}}|sol=TYPICALLY|41|41|70}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{YouTube|zN7Y457S0w4}} | {{YouTube|zN7Y457S0w4}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:0025}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0025}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 1]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 1]] | ||
Revision as of 17:22, 11 March 2022
Episode 25 was broadcast on 14 December 1982, as part of Series 1.
Jane McLeman played Maurice Daniels, with the game ending in a 41-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, the lexicographer was Mary, and the arithmetician was Carol Vorderman.
The conundrum scramble remained unrevealed until the clock had already been ticking for two seconds, due to Cathy Hytner not pulling the lever that revealed it until then.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jane McLeman | Score | Maurice Daniels | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MESVCAODJ | COVES | 5 – 5 | MOVED | CAMEOS*, VADOSE* | 6 |
| 2 | FETOSUBXI | BOXES | 10 – 10 | FOXES | BOXIEST*, FOXIEST*, TUBIFEX* | 13 |
| 3 | LZMEOHAGS | HAZELS | 16 – 16 | GLAZES | HOMAGES | 20 |
| 4 | 50 25 2 9 7 8 → 712 | 708
(7 − 2 + 9) × 50 + 8 |
23 – 16 | 717 |
CV: 710/714 Best: 712 = (50 + 25 + 7 × 2) × 8 |
30 |
| 5 | YETOQTUEW | QUOTE | 28 – 21 | QUOTE | TOQUE, TUTEE*, TWEET* | 35 |
| 6 | TPAGENODE | PONGED | 34 – 27 | PANTED | ADOPTEE*, ENDGATE*, GOATEED*, NEGATED*, NOTEPAD*, PENTODE*, PEONAGE*, TANGOED*, TONEPAD* | 42 |
| 7 | SNUFESIRB | FINES | 34 – 34 | FUSSIER | INFUSERS* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 9 8 9 10 2 → 232 | 231
(25 − 2) × 10 + 9 − 8 |
41 – 41 | 233
25 × 9 + 8 |
CV: 232 = 25 × 9 + (9 − 2) |
60 |
| 9 | PILLACYYT | 41 – 41 | capillary ☓
(7 seconds) |
TYPICALLY | 70 |
External Links
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on YouTube
- Episodes in Series 1
- Draws
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Mary as lexicographer
- Episodes with Kenneth Williams as a guest
