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[[Stephen Balment]] played [[Mike Tobias]], with Mike Tobias winning {{score|59|43}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Anne Robinson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | [[Stephen Balment]] played [[Mike Tobias]], with Mike Tobias winning {{score|59|43}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Anne Robinson]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | ||
− | + | Anne Robinson's introduction was sampled for the beginning of [[Episode 7539|her first appearance as the show's presenter]] in 2021. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Stephen Balment|Mike Tobias}} | {{Rounds-start|Stephen Balment|Mike Tobias}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |SCBIUDGER|BRIDGES |BRIDGES |BRUISED*, BUDGIES, CRUISED*, GUIDERS*, SCRIBED*| 7|7 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1|SCBIUDGER|BRIDGES |BRIDGES |BRUISED*, BUDGIES, CRUISED*, GUIDERS*, SCRIBED*| 7|7 | 7}} |
− | {{R-letters |2 |LTJAOKIVE|VIOLATE |VIOLATE | | 14|14 | 14}} | + | {{R-letters |2|LTJAOKIVE|VIOLATE |VIOLATE | | 14|14 | 14}} |
− | {{R-letters |3 |SNXAUIWNE|SWAIN |INSANE |AUXINS*, SIENNA*, UNISEX*, UNWISE*| 14|20 | 20}} | + | {{R-letters |3|SNXAUIWNE|SWAIN |INSANE |AUXINS*, SIENNA*, UNISEX*, UNWISE*| 14|20 | 20}} |
− | {{R-numbers |4 | 1|5|8|6|9|2| 585 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 1|5|8|6|9|2| 585 |
|589 | |589 | ||
|585|sol2=(2 × 6 + 1) × 9 × 5 | |585|sol2=(2 × 6 + 1) × 9 × 5 | ||
|14|30|30}} | |14|30|30}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |5 |BMZOEYQAS|OBEYS |MAZES |EMBAYS*, ZYMASE* | 19|35 | 36}} | + | {{R-letters |5|BMZOEYQAS|OBEYS |MAZES |EMBAYS*, ZYMASE* | 19|35 | 36}} |
− | {{R-letters |6 |WYHEIRGTA|WEIGHTY |WEIGHTY |HAYWIRE | 26|42 | 43}} | + | {{R-letters |6|WYHEIRGTA|WEIGHTY |WEIGHTY |HAYWIRE | 26|42 | 43}} |
− | {{R-letters |7 |LDSOANVTE|SLANTED |SOLVENT |SOLVATED* | 33|49 | 51}} | + | {{R-letters |7|LDSOANVTE|SLANTED |SOLVENT |SOLVATED* | 33|49 | 51}} |
− | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|1|2|4|5|6| 607 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 75|1|2|4|5|6| 607 |
|608 | |608 | ||
|607|sol2=75 × 4 × 2 + 6 + 1 | |607|sol2=75 × 4 × 2 + 6 + 1 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|IAMINTOIT|c1time=3.5|c1sol=IMITATION|43|59|71}} | {{R-conundrum|9|IAMINTOIT|c1time=3.5|c1sol=IMITATION|43|59|71}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==External Links== | ||
+ | {{YouTube|NGSjCXcMZqY|t=3m59s}} (Introduction and Round 1 only) | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0549}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0549}} |
Latest revision as of 00:45, 14 April 2024
Episode 549 was broadcast on 17 April 1987, as part of Series 12.
Stephen Balment played Mike Tobias, with Mike Tobias winning 59 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anne Robinson, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Anne Robinson's introduction was sampled for the beginning of her first appearance as the show's presenter in 2021.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Stephen Balment | Score | Mike Tobias | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SCBIUDGER | BRIDGES | 7 – 7 | BRIDGES | BRUISED*, BUDGIES, CRUISED*, GUIDERS*, SCRIBED* | 7 |
2 | LTJAOKIVE | VIOLATE | 14 – 14 | VIOLATE | 14 | |
3 | SNXAUIWNE | SWAIN | 14 – 20 | INSANE | AUXINS*, SIENNA*, UNISEX*, UNWISE* | 20 |
4 | 1 5 8 6 9 2 → 585 | 589 | 14 – 30 | 585
(2 × 6 + 1) × 9 × 5 |
|
30 |
5 | BMZOEYQAS | OBEYS | 19 – 35 | MAZES | EMBAYS*, ZYMASE* | 36 |
6 | WYHEIRGTA | WEIGHTY | 26 – 42 | WEIGHTY | HAYWIRE | 43 |
7 | LDSOANVTE | SLANTED | 33 – 49 | SOLVENT | SOLVATED* | 51 |
8 | 75 1 2 4 5 6 → 607 | 608 | 33 – 59 | 607
75 × 4 × 2 + 6 + 1 |
|
61 |
9 | IAMINTOIT | IMITATION
(3.5 seconds) |
43 – 59 | 71 |