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'''Episode 888''' was broadcast on 7 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | '''Episode 888''' was broadcast on 7 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | ||
| − | [[Sue Hall]] played [[Jonathan Anstey]], with the game ending in a 61-all draw. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eve Pollard]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Simon Mason]]. | + | [[Sue Hall]] played [[Jonathan Anstey]], with the game ending in a 61-all [[draw]]. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eve Pollard]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Simon Mason]]. |
| − | Among all games to have ended in | + | Among all games to have ended in draws, this one had the highest recorded score, also being the only known draw in which both players spotted a nine-letter word. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Sue Hall|Jonathan Anstey}} | {{Rounds-start|Sue Hall|Jonathan Anstey}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |SSAIPTODE|DEPOSITS |DEPOSITS |DIOPTASE*, SOAPIEST, TOPSIDES*| 8|8 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1|SSAIPTODE|DEPOSITS |DEPOSITS |DIOPTASE*, SOAPIEST, TOPSIDES*| 8|8 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |SITTWOUNC|TUNICS |OUTWITS |SUCTION, UNTWIST* | 8|15 | 15}} | + | {{R-letters |2|SITTWOUNC|TUNICS |OUTWITS |SUCTION, UNTWIST* | 8|15 | 15}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |TNZEOSRIG|STORING |genitors {{x}}|TRIGONES* | 15|15 | 23}} | + | {{R-letters |3|TNZEOSRIG|STORING |genitors {{x}}|TRIGONES* | 15|15 | 23}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|1|10|3|7|5| 596 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 100|1|10|3|7|5| 596 |
|596|sol1=(5 + 1) × 100 − (7 − 3) | |596|sol1=(5 + 1) × 100 − (7 − 3) | ||
|597 | |597 | ||
|25|15|33}} | |25|15|33}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |TDAILNEIG|DETAILING|DETAILING| | 43|33 | 51}} | + | {{R-letters |5|TDAILNEIG|DETAILING|DETAILING| | 43|33 | 51}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |DTLAUBGOA|ABOUT |BLOAT |GADABOUT* | 48|38 | 59}} | + | {{R-letters |6|DTLAUBGOA|ABOUT |BLOAT |GADABOUT* | 48|38 | 59}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NKEELRAQR|LEANER |RANKLE |LEARNER, RELEARN* | 54|44 | 66}} | + | {{R-letters |7|NKEELRAQR|LEANER |RANKLE |LEARNER, RELEARN* | 54|44 | 66}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|6|7|9|7|4| 626 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 25|6|7|9|7|4| 626 |
|623|sol1=6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 | |623|sol1=6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 | ||
|623|sol2=6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 | |623|sol2=6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 | ||
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[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Draws]] | [[Category:Draws]] | ||
| + | [[Category:9-round joint scores over 120]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
Revision as of 00:51, 30 July 2023
Episode 888 was broadcast on 7 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Sue Hall played Jonathan Anstey, with the game ending in a 61-all draw. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Among all games to have ended in draws, this one had the highest recorded score, also being the only known draw in which both players spotted a nine-letter word.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sue Hall | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSAIPTODE | DEPOSITS | 8 – 8 | DEPOSITS | DIOPTASE*, SOAPIEST, TOPSIDES* | 8 |
| 2 | SITTWOUNC | TUNICS | 8 – 15 | OUTWITS | SUCTION, UNTWIST* | 15 |
| 3 | TNZEOSRIG | STORING | 15 – 15 | genitors ☓ | TRIGONES* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 3 7 5 → 596 | 596
(5 + 1) × 100 − (7 − 3) |
25 – 15 | 597 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TDAILNEIG | DETAILING | 43 – 33 | DETAILING | 51 | |
| 6 | DTLAUBGOA | ABOUT | 48 – 38 | BLOAT | GADABOUT* | 59 |
| 7 | NKEELRAQR | LEANER | 54 – 44 | RANKLE | LEARNER, RELEARN* | 66 |
| 8 | 25 6 7 9 7 4 → 626 | 623
6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 |
61 – 51 | 623
6 × 4 × 25 + 7 + 7 + 9 |
CV: 626 = (4 × 25 + 7) × 6 − (7 + 9) |
76 |
| 9 | cddeennos* | 61 – 61 | CONDENSED
(1 second) |
86 |
