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[[John Brooks]] played [[Mark Preston]], with Mark Preston winning {{score|80|0}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | [[John Brooks]] played [[Mark Preston]], with Mark Preston winning {{score|80|0}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | ||
| − | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]] | + | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|John Brooks|Mark Preston}} | {{Rounds-start|John Brooks|Mark Preston}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters | 1|ACSTINGER|TRACINGS |RECASTING| |0|18|18}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |ACSTINGER|TRACINGS |RECASTING| | 0|18 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters | 2|DHMIOIGXO|DIM |DOOM |IDIOM | + | {{R-letters |2 |DHMIOIGXO|DIM |DOOM |IDIOM | 0|22 | 23}} |
| − | {{R-letters | 3|FNESIPLAY|PLANES |FINALES | | + | {{R-letters |3 |FNESIPLAY|PLANES |FINALES |LIFESPAN | 0|29 | 31}} |
| − | {{R-numbers | 4|50|1|8|5|3|7|621 | + | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|1|8|5|3|7| 621 |
|621 {{x}} | |621 {{x}} | ||
| − | |621|sol2= | + | |621|sol2=((8 + 5 - 1) x 50) + (7 x 3) |
| − | |0|39| | + | |0|39|41}} |
| − | {{R-letters | 5|OSTEHNVOT|SHOVE |TENTHS | | + | {{R-letters |5 |OSTEHNVOT|SHOVE |TENTHS |TOSTONE* | 0|45 | 48}} |
| − | {{R-letters | 6|ISNETNOVH|HONEST |TENSION |HISTONE*, INTONES | + | {{R-letters |6 |ISNETNOVH|HONEST |TENSION |HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON| 0|52 | 55}} |
| − | {{R-letters | 7|SNUJELRAG|largens {{x}}|GRANULES | |0|60| | + | {{R-letters |7 |SNUJELRAG|largens {{x}}|GRANULES | | 0|60 | 63}} |
| − | {{R-numbers | 8|75|8|3|5|10|6|211 | + | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|8|3|5|10|6| 211 |
|213 | |213 | ||
| − | |211|sol2= | + | |211|sol2=(75 x 3) - (8 + 6) |
| − | |0|70| | + | |0|70|73}} |
| − | {{R-conundrum| 9| | + | {{R-conundrum|9|aghinrttw*|c2time=8|c2sol=THWARTING|0|80|83}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | [[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | ||
[[Category:Scores under 10]] | [[Category:Scores under 10]] | ||
Revision as of 13:10, 18 June 2011
Episode 637 was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of Series 13.
John Brooks played Mark Preston, with Mark Preston winning 80 – 0. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Brooks | Score | Mark Preston | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACSTINGER | TRACINGS | 0 – 18 | RECASTING | 18 | |
| 2 | DHMIOIGXO | DIM | 0 – 22 | DOOM | IDIOM | 23 |
| 3 | FNESIPLAY | PLANES | 0 – 29 | FINALES | LIFESPAN | 31 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 ☓ | 0 – 39 | 621
((8 + 5 - 1) x 50) + (7 x 3) |
|
41 |
| 5 | OSTEHNVOT | SHOVE | 0 – 45 | TENTHS | TOSTONE* | 48 |
| 6 | ISNETNOVH | HONEST | 0 – 52 | TENSION | HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON | 55 |
| 7 | SNUJELRAG | largens ☓ | 0 – 60 | GRANULES | 63 | |
| 8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 213 | 0 – 70 | 211
(75 x 3) - (8 + 6) |
|
73 |
| 9 | aghinrttw* | 0 – 80 | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
83 |
