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'''Episode 442''' was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 9]].
 
'''Episode 442''' was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 9]].
  
[[David White]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning 49 - 34. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]].
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[[David White]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning {{score|49|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-numbers  |4 | 75|50|6|6|3|5| 725
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 75|50|6|6|3|5| 725
 
|724
 
|724
|725|sol2=((6 + 3) x 75) + 50
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|725|sol2=(6 + 3) × 75 + 50
 
|19|23|30}}
 
|19|23|30}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TDOEPNLOR|TROOPED  |POODLE  |DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO*| 26|23 | 37}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TDOEPNLOR|TROOPED  |POODLE  |DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO*| 26|23 | 37}}
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{{R-numbers  |8 | 5|7|4|5|9|3| 834
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 5|7|4|5|9|3| 834
 
|833 {{x}}
 
|833 {{x}}
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|cv=834|solcv=(((4 x 5 x 5) - 7) x 9) - 3
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|cv=834|solcv=(4 × 5 × 5 7) × 9 3
 
|34|39|63}}
 
|34|39|63}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|LSLUMBUNK|c2time=11.67|c2sol=NUMBSKULL|34|49|73}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|LSLUMBUNK|c2time=11.67|c2sol=NUMBSKULL|34|49|73}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:0442}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:0442}}
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 9]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 9]]
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[[Category:Semi-finals]]
 
[[Category:9-round games]]
 
[[Category:9-round games]]
[[Category:Semi-finals]]
 
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]]

Latest revision as of 22:08, 16 March 2021

Episode 442 was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of Series 9.

David White played David Trace, with David Trace winning 49 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David White Score David Trace Others Max.
1 NJSRPOIAI APRONS 6 – 6 SPRAIN/PARSON ASPIRIN*, PARISON*, SOPRANI 7
2 SREOGQCER GROCERS 13 – 13 GROCERS 14
3 FMGZOEAOU ZEUGMA 19 – 13 GAUZE 20
4 75 50 6 6 3 5 → 725 724 19 – 23 725
(6 + 3) × 75 + 50


30
5 TDOEPNLOR TROOPED 26 – 23 POODLE DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO* 37
6 SDWDIEILN WINDED 26 – 31 SWINDLED DWINDLES*, SIDEWIND* 45
7 TSXEANMEA EMANATES 34 – 39 EMANATES MANATEES* 53
8 5 7 4 5 9 3 → 834 833 ☓ 34 – 39

CV: 834 = (4 × 5 × 5 − 7) × 9 − 3

63
9 LSLUMBUNK 34 – 49 NUMBSKULL
(11.67 seconds)
73