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{{R-letters |2 |TWFUANDEH|UNTHAWED {{x}} *|HAUNTED | | 0|14 | 15}} | {{R-letters |2 |TWFUANDEH|UNTHAWED {{x}} *|HAUNTED | | 0|14 | 15}} | ||
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|8|3|8|5| 539 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|6|8|3|8|5| 539 | ||
| − | |542|sol1= | + | |542|sol1=((8+8+6)x25)-(5+3) |
|— | |— | ||
|7|14|22}} | |7|14|22}} | ||
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{{R-letters |5 |GNVAEASRO|RAVAGES |ORANGES |AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*| 21|28 | 36}} | {{R-letters |5 |GNVAEASRO|RAVAGES |ORANGES |AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*| 21|28 | 36}} | ||
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|4|6|9|8|5| 244 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|4|6|9|8|5| 244 | ||
| − | |244|sol1= | + | |244|sol1=((6+4)x25)-((9+5)-8) |
| − | |244|sol2= | + | |244|sol2=((6+4)x25)-((9+5)-8) |
|31|38|46}} | |31|38|46}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|7|AMODELARM|c2time=10|c2sol=MELODRAMA|31|48|56}} | {{R-conundrum|7|AMODELARM|c2time=10|c2sol=MELODRAMA|31|48|56}} | ||
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{{R-letters |9 |HBEOFTLEI|BLITHE |BOTHIE |BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE*| 44|61 | 69}} | {{R-letters |9 |HBEOFTLEI|BLITHE |BOTHIE |BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE*| 44|61 | 69}} | ||
{{R-numbers |10| 75|10|9|6|3|7| 402 | {{R-numbers |10| 75|10|9|6|3|7| 402 | ||
| − | |399|sol1= | + | |399|sol1=(((7x6)-3)x10)+9 |
|396 | |396 | ||
|51|61|76}} | |51|61|76}} | ||
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{{R-letters |12|SGIEZNNAG|GAZING |AGEING |GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 64|74 | 91}} | {{R-letters |12|SGIEZNNAG|GAZING |AGEING |GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 64|74 | 91}} | ||
{{R-numbers |13| 50|9|5|5|4|4| 837 | {{R-numbers |13| 50|9|5|5|4|4| 837 | ||
| − | |840|sol1= | + | |840|sol1=((4x4)x50)+((9x5)-5) |
| − | |840|sol2= | + | |840|sol2=((9+4+4)x50)-5-5 |
|71|81|98}} | |71|81|98}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|14|APEXJOUST|c1time=5|c1sol=JUXTAPOSE|81|81|108}} | {{R-conundrum|14|APEXJOUST|c1time=5|c1sol=JUXTAPOSE|81|81|108}} | ||
Revision as of 11:12, 12 March 2010
Episode 404 was broadcast on 8 April 1986, as the final of Championship of Champions II. It was a specially extended 45-minute edition with eight letters games, four numbers games, and two conundrums.
Clive Freedman played Peter Evans, with Clive Freedman winning 91 – 81. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Peter Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDSRICAEL | CRADLERS ☓ | 0 – 7 | LARDERS | RADICLES* | 8 |
| 2 | TWFUANDEH | UNTHAWED ☓ * | 0 – 14 | HAUNTED | 15 | |
| 3 | 25 6 8 3 8 5 → 539 | 542
((8+8+6)x25)-(5+3) |
7 – 14 | — |
|
22 |
| 4 | GEEYDMTIS | MIDGETS | 14 – 21 | STYMIED | EDGIEST*, TIMESED* | 29 |
| 5 | GNVAEASRO | RAVAGES | 21 – 28 | ORANGES | AGAROSE*, ANGORAS*, GOVERNS*, ONAGERS* | 36 |
| 6 | 25 4 6 9 8 5 → 244 | 244
((6+4)x25)-((9+5)-8) |
31 – 38 | 244
((6+4)x25)-((9+5)-8) |
|
46 |
| 7 | AMODELARM | 31 – 48 | MELODRAMA
(10 seconds) |
56 | ||
| 8 | PSYIETQNA | PANTIES | 38 – 55 | PANTIES | SAPIENT* | 63 |
| 9 | HBEOFTLEI | BLITHE | 44 – 61 | BOTHIE | BELIEF*, BOLETE*, EOLITH*, FOIBLE*, LEFTIE* | 69 |
| 10 | 75 10 9 6 3 7 → 402 | 399
(((7x6)-3)x10)+9 |
51 – 61 | 396 |
|
76 |
| 11 | KCSAELRNO | LOCKERS | 58 – 68 | SLACKER | EARLOCKS* | 84 |
| 12 | SGIEZNNAG | GAZING | 64 – 74 | AGEING | GINSENG*, SIGNAGE* | 91 |
| 13 | 50 9 5 5 4 4 → 837 | 840
((4x4)x50)+((9x5)-5) |
71 – 81 | 840
((9+4+4)x50)-5-5 |
|
98 |
| 14 | APEXJOUST | JUXTAPOSE
(5 seconds) |
81 – 81 | 108 | ||
| TB | ANGLEHOAX | HEXAGONAL
(3 seconds) |
91 – 81 | 118 |
- Round 2: Although not valid at the time, UNTHAWED is now acceptable and first appeared in the NODE.
