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'''Episode 25''' was broadcast on 14 December 1982, as part of [[Series 1]]. | '''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]]. | + | [[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]]. |
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| + | NOTE: In Round 1, Dictionary Corner suggested {{word|TOADS}} although there was no {{word|T}} in the selection. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Jane McLeman|Maurice Daniels}} | {{Rounds-start|Jane McLeman|Maurice Daniels}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |MESVCAODJ|COVES |MOVED |CAMEOS*, VADOSE* | 5|5 | 6}} | + | {{R-letters |1|MESVCAODJ|COVES |MOVED |CAMEOS*, VADOSE* | 5|5 | 6}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |FETOSUBXI|BOXES |FOXES |BOXIEST*, FOXIEST*, TUBIFEX*| 10|10 | 13}} | + | {{R-letters |2|FETOSUBXI|BOXES |FOXES |BOXIEST*, FOXIEST*, TUBIFEX*| 10|10 | 13}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |LZMEOHAGS|HAZELS |GLAZES |HOMAGES | 16|16 | 20}} | + | {{R-letters |3|LZMEOHAGS|HAZELS |GLAZES |HOMAGES | 16|16 | 20}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|25|2|9|7|8| 712 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 50|25|2|9|7|8| 712 |
|708|sol1=(7 − 2 + 9) × 50 + 8 | |708|sol1=(7 − 2 + 9) × 50 + 8 | ||
|717 | |717 | ||
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|other=712|solother=(50 + 25 + 7 × 2) × 8 | |other=712|solother=(50 + 25 + 7 × 2) × 8 | ||
|23|16|30}} | |23|16|30}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |YETOQTUEW|QUOTE |QUOTE |TOQUE, TUTEE*, TWEET*| 28|21 | 35}} | + | {{R-letters |5|YETOQTUEW|QUOTE |QUOTE |TOQUE, TUTEE*, TWEET*| 28|21 | 35}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |TPAGENODE|PONGED |PANTED |ADOPTEE*, ENDGATE*, GOATEED*, NEGATED*, NOTEPAD*, PENTODE*, PEONAGE*, TANGOED*, TONEPAD*| 34|27 | 42}} | + | {{R-letters |6|TPAGENODE|PONGED |PANTED |ADOPTEE*, ENDGATE*, GOATEED*, NEGATED*, NOTEPAD*, PENTODE*, PEONAGE*, TANGOED*, TONEPAD*| 34|27 | 42}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |SNUFESIRB|FINES |FUSSIER |INFUSERS* | 34|34 | 50}} | + | {{R-letters |7|SNUFESIRB|FINES |FUSSIER |INFUSERS* | 34|34 | 50}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|9|8|9|10|2| 232 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 25|9|8|9|10|2| 232 |
|231|sol1=(25 − 2) × 10 + 9 − 8 | |231|sol1=(25 − 2) × 10 + 9 − 8 | ||
|233|sol2=25 × 9 + 8 | |233|sol2=25 × 9 + 8 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{ | + | {{Dailymotion|x8vxu2w}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:0025}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0025}} | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 1]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 1]] | ||
[[Category:Draws]] | [[Category:Draws]] | ||
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[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:37, 14 April 2024
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.
NOTE: In Round 1, Dictionary Corner suggested TOADS although there was no T in the selection.
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
- Watch this episode on Dailymotion (part 1)
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on Dailymotion
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Series 1
- Draws
- 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
