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[[Kathleen Vickers]] played [[Steve Hindle]], with Kathleen Vickers winning {{score|46|37}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]]. | [[Kathleen Vickers]] played [[Steve Hindle]], with Kathleen Vickers winning {{score|46|37}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Julia Swannell]]. | ||
| − | NOTE: The conundrum | + | NOTE: The conundrum was illegal; {{word|DESPARING}} isn't in COD7. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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|cv=717|solcv=6 ÷ 3 × 5 × 75 − (25 + 8) | |cv=717|solcv=6 ÷ 3 × 5 × 75 − (25 + 8) | ||
|46|37|85}} | |46|37|85}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|9|SPIEDGRAN|sol=DESPARING|46|37|95}} | + | {{R-conundrum|9|SPIEDGRAN|sol=DESPARING**|46|37|95}} |
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
Revision as of 20:42, 20 November 2012
Episode 749 was broadcast on 7 June 1988, as part of Series 15.
Kathleen Vickers played Steve Hindle, with Kathleen Vickers winning 46 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal; DESPARING isn't in COD7.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kathleen Vickers | Score | Steve Hindle | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSINSRATE | INGRATES | 0 – 18 | ASSERTING | GANISTERS | 18 |
| 2 | YTOANMOSI | SANITY | 6 – 18 | MOIST | MYOTONIA* | 26 |
| 3 | KPNUSIMJA | SPANK | 11 – 23 | JUMPS | ANIMUS, JAMUNS*, UMIAKS*, UNMASK* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 3 6 10 2 4 → 782 | 782
50 × (10 + 6) − (2 + 4) × 3 |
21 – 23 | — |
|
42 |
| 5 | SNRIEALSB | BRAINLESS | 39 – 23 | BRAINS | 60 | |
| 6 | GTZROLESI | LOSER | 39 – 30 | GORIEST | GLISTER*, GLORIES*, GOITRES*, GRISTLE*, LOGIEST*, LOITERS*, TOILERS*, ZLOTIES* | 67 |
| 7 | PTNUMOAYS | MOUNTS | 39 – 37 | AMOUNTS | PANTOUMS* | 75 |
| 8 | 75 25 8 5 3 6 → 717 | 719
8 × 75 + 5 × 25 − 6 |
46 – 37 | 725 |
CV: 717 = 6 ÷ 3 × 5 × 75 − (25 + 8) |
85 |
| 9 | SPIEDGRAN | 46 – 37 | DESPARING** | 95 |
