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[[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]]. | ||
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==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
Revision as of 15:45, 4 April 2016
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 |
