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[[David Cornwell]] played [[Robert Healan]], with David Cornwell winning {{score|53|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Liz Fraser]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. | [[David Cornwell]] played [[Robert Healan]], with David Cornwell winning {{score|53|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Liz Fraser]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. | ||
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| + | Round 1 is the only known round in history to have featured three {{word|C}}s. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-numbers |4 | 100|7|9|6|6|8| 884 | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|7|9|6|6|8| 884 | ||
|884|sol1=(100 + 9) × 8 + 6 + 6 | |884|sol1=(100 + 9) × 8 + 6 + 6 | ||
| − | |884|sol2=9 × 100 − 7 − 8 − | + | |884|sol2=9 × 100 − 7 − 8 − 6 ÷ 6 |
|26|21|31}} | |26|21|31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |GAEFFROEG|GAFFER |GAFFER |FORAGE*, GOFFER*, REGGAE*| 32|27 | 37}} | {{R-letters |5 |GAEFFROEG|GAFFER |GAFFER |FORAGE*, GOFFER*, REGGAE*| 32|27 | 37}} | ||
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[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[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 Yvonne Warburton as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Yvonne Warburton as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Liz Fraser as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Liz Fraser as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:34, 20 May 2024
Episode 259 was broadcast on 8 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
David Cornwell played Robert Healan, with David Cornwell winning 53 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Round 1 is the only known round in history to have featured three Cs.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Cornwell | Score | Robert Healan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NCLCPTEIC | INEPT | 5 – 0 | — | CLIENT*, INCEPT*, PECTIC*, PECTIN*, PENCIL, PINTLE* | 6 |
| 2 | OEAWRHDOD | HOARDED | 12 – 7 | HOARDED | HARDWOOD, HAREWOOD*, HEADWORD* | 14 |
| 3 | FJPUAHNIM | PAIN | 16 – 11 | PAIN | HAFNIUM* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 7 9 6 6 8 → 884 | 884
(100 + 9) × 8 + 6 + 6 |
26 – 21 | 884
9 × 100 − 7 − 8 − 6 ÷ 6 |
|
31 |
| 5 | GAEFFROEG | GAFFER | 32 – 27 | GAFFER | FORAGE*, GOFFER*, REGGAE* | 37 |
| 6 | LDTEWABME | METABLE | 39 – 34 | BLEATED | BELATED*, BELDAME | 44 |
| 7 | QIIEAHSGE | SAGE | 43 – 34 | highs ☓ | GEISHA | 50 |
| 8 | 100 5 6 3 10 3 → 465 | 465
(100 − 6 − 3 ÷ 3) × 5 |
53 – 34 | 466 |
|
60 |
| 9 | MADCREEPS | 53 – 34 | SCAMPERED | 70 |
