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| − | '''Episode M21''' was was broadcast from 21 August 1989 to 25 August 1989, as part of the ''[[Countdown Masters]]''. | + | '''Episode M21''' was was broadcast from 21 August 1989 to 25 August 1989, as part of [[Countdown Masters Series 1|Series 1]] of the ''[[Countdown Masters]]''. |
[[David Reid (Series 11)|David Reid]] played [[Tim O'Kane]], with David Reid winning {{score|80|68}}. The [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | [[David Reid (Series 11)|David Reid]] played [[Tim O'Kane]], with David Reid winning {{score|80|68}}. The [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | ||
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Reid's numbers selection in Round 11 is the first known instance of a game featuring four large numbers. | Reid's numbers selection in Round 11 is the first known instance of a game featuring four large numbers. | ||
| − | NOTE: The | + | NOTE: The fourth [[conundrum]] had two valid solutions: {{word|LAMENTING}} and {{word|ALIGNMENT}}. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |4 |HGNYMAOEI|ENIGMA |IMAGE |HYMENIA* | 44|10 | 45}} | {{R-letters |4 |HGNYMAOEI|ENIGMA |IMAGE |HYMENIA* | 44|10 | 45}} | ||
{{R-numbers |5 | 75|7|10|8|5|4| 186 | {{R-numbers |5 | 75|7|10|8|5|4| 186 | ||
| − | |188|sol1=(8 + 4 × 10 | + | |188|sol1=(8 + 4) × 10 + 75 − 7 |
|183 | |183 | ||
|cv=186|solcv=(75 + 10 + 8) × (7 − 5) | |cv=186|solcv=(75 + 10 + 8) × (7 − 5) | ||
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|cv=619|solcv=(100 − 75 ÷ 25) × 7 − 50 − 10 | |cv=619|solcv=(100 − 75 ÷ 25) × 7 − 50 − 10 | ||
|64|42|110}} | |64|42|110}} | ||
| − | {{R-conundrum|12|MEANGLINT|c2time=11.5|c2sol=LAMENTING|64|52|120}} | + | {{R-conundrum|12|MEANGLINT|c2time=11.5|c2sol=LAMENTING**|64|52|120}} |
{{R-letters |13|WRTPLAIEU|TRIPLE |PLATER |WIRETAP* | 70|58 |127}} | {{R-letters |13|WRTPLAIEU|TRIPLE |PLATER |WIRETAP* | 70|58 |127}} | ||
{{R-numbers |14| 25|2|8|7|10|2| 602 | {{R-numbers |14| 25|2|8|7|10|2| 602 | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:M021}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:M021}} | ||
[[Category:15-round games]] | [[Category:15-round games]] | ||
| − | [[Category:Episodes in Masters Series 1]] | + | [[Category:Episodes in Countdown Masters Series 1]] |
[[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:56, 26 June 2022
Episode M21 was was broadcast from 21 August 1989 to 25 August 1989, as part of Series 1 of the Countdown Masters.
David Reid played Tim O'Kane, with David Reid winning 80 – 68. The lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Reid's numbers selection in Round 11 is the first known instance of a game featuring four large numbers.
NOTE: The fourth conundrum had two valid solutions: LAMENTING and ALIGNMENT.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Reid | Score | Tim O'Kane | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GCVEOERSN | CONVERGES | 18 – 0 | CONGERS | 18 | |
| 2 | 75 50 8 2 1 5 → 656 | 656
75 × 8 + 50 + 1 + 5 |
28 – 10 | 656
75 × 8 + 50 + 1 + 5 |
|
28 |
| 3 | DEFERPITI | PETRIFIED
(1 second) |
38 – 10 | 38 | ||
| 4 | HGNYMAOEI | ENIGMA | 44 – 10 | IMAGE | HYMENIA* | 45 |
| 5 | 75 7 10 8 5 4 → 186 | 188
(8 + 4) × 10 + 75 − 7 |
51 – 10 | 183 |
CV: 186 = (75 + 10 + 8) × (7 − 5) |
55 |
| 6 | abceilrtu* | 51 – 20 | LUBRICATE
(3 seconds) |
65 | ||
| 7 | TDDAOISGD | STAID | 56 – 25 | STAID | GADOIDS* | 72 |
| 8 | 25 5 2 7 5 7 → 447 | 459 | 56 – 25 | 450 ☓ |
CV: 447 = (25 + 7) × 2 × 7 − 5 ÷ 5 |
82 |
| 9 | aabceilnp* | 56 – 35 | INCAPABLE
(7 seconds) |
92 | ||
| 10 | DRNPGOUOI | DROOPING | 64 – 35 | pounding ☓ | 100 | |
| 11 | 25 100 50 75 7 10 → 619 | — | 64 – 42 | 618
10 × 50 + 100 + 25 − 7 |
CV: 619 = (100 − 75 ÷ 25) × 7 − 50 − 10 |
110 |
| 12 | MEANGLINT | 64 – 52 | LAMENTING**
(11.5 seconds) |
120 | ||
| 13 | WRTPLAIEU | TRIPLE | 70 – 58 | PLATER | WIRETAP* | 127 |
| 14 | 25 2 8 7 10 2 → 602 | 602
25 × 8 × (10 − 7) + 2 |
80 – 68 | 602
(2 × 7 + 10) × 25 + 2 |
|
137 |
| 15 | KINGSHARE | ringshake ☓
(24.5 seconds) |
80 – 68 | reshaking ☓
(1 second) |
SHRINKAGE | 147 |
