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[[Abu Oosman]] played [[Evan Simpson]], with Evan Simpson winning {{score|63|26}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eve Pollard]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | [[Abu Oosman]] played [[Evan Simpson]], with Evan Simpson winning {{score|63|26}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eve Pollard]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: In Round 1, Oosman was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended {{word|TIERS}} rather than {{word|TEARS}}. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Abu Oosman|Evan Simpson}} | {{Rounds-start|Abu Oosman|Evan Simpson}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NPITAERSA|TEARS |PAINTERS |SEPTARIAN* | 0|8 | 18}} | + | {{R-letters |1|NPITAERSA|TEARS |PAINTERS |SEPTARIAN* | 0|8 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |WCTSEACLI|ELASTIC |CALCITES | | 0|16 | 26}} | + | {{R-letters |2|WCTSEACLI|ELASTIC |CALCITES | | 0|16 | 26}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |SNTEILWEI|SENILE |SILENT |LENITIES, LEWISITE* | 6|22 | 34}} | + | {{R-letters |3|SNTEILWEI|SENILE |SILENT |LENITIES, LEWISITE* | 6|22 | 34}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|10|1|4|9|3| 996 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 100|10|1|4|9|3| 996 |
|996|sol1=100 × 10 − 4 | |996|sol1=100 × 10 − 4 | ||
|996|sol2=100 × 10 − 4 | |996|sol2=100 × 10 − 4 | ||
|16|32|44}} | |16|32|44}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |RJBAEKTRA|traker {{x}}|BARTER |BARKER*, ERRATA, KARATE| 16|38 | 50}} | + | {{R-letters |5|RJBAEKTRA|traker {{x}}|BARTER |BARKER*, ERRATA, KARATE| 16|38 | 50}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |FIENSDOFS|SNIFFS |OFFENDS |OFFSIDES* | 16|45 | 58}} | + | {{R-letters |6|FIENSDOFS|SNIFFS |OFFENDS |OFFSIDES* | 16|45 | 58}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |LPURGNICS|PURSING |SLURPING |SCRUPLING* | 16|53 | 76}} | + | {{R-letters |7|LPURGNICS|PURSING |SLURPING |SCRUPLING* | 16|53 | 76}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|3|4|6|5|2| 422 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 50|3|4|6|5|2| 422 |
|422|sol1=(3 + 5) × 50 + 4 × 6 − 2 | |422|sol1=(3 + 5) × 50 + 4 × 6 − 2 | ||
|424 | |424 | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{YouTube|8lZQTodXcxo | + | {{YouTube|8lZQTodXcxo|t=12s}} (Rounds 1 to 4 only) |
{{DEFAULTSORT:0842}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0842}} | ||
Revision as of 02:27, 16 March 2025
Episode 842 was broadcast on 10 February 1989, as part of Series 17.
Abu Oosman played Evan Simpson, with Evan Simpson winning 63 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
NOTE: In Round 1, Oosman was not asked to spell his word – therefore, he may have intended TIERS rather than TEARS.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Abu Oosman | Score | Evan Simpson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NPITAERSA | TEARS | 0 – 8 | PAINTERS | SEPTARIAN* | 18 |
| 2 | WCTSEACLI | ELASTIC | 0 – 16 | CALCITES | 26 | |
| 3 | SNTEILWEI | SENILE | 6 – 22 | SILENT | LENITIES, LEWISITE* | 34 |
| 4 | 100 10 1 4 9 3 → 996 | 996
100 × 10 − 4 |
16 – 32 | 996
100 × 10 − 4 |
|
44 |
| 5 | RJBAEKTRA | traker ☓ | 16 – 38 | BARTER | BARKER*, ERRATA, KARATE | 50 |
| 6 | FIENSDOFS | SNIFFS | 16 – 45 | OFFENDS | OFFSIDES* | 58 |
| 7 | LPURGNICS | PURSING | 16 – 53 | SLURPING | SCRUPLING* | 76 |
| 8 | 50 3 4 6 5 2 → 422 | 422
(3 + 5) × 50 + 4 × 6 − 2 |
26 – 53 | 424 |
|
86 |
| 9 | aadiinort* | 26 – 63 | RADIATION
(5 seconds) |
96 |
External Links
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