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[[Steve Williams]] played [[Beryl Owen]], with Steve Williams winning {{score|53|29}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Barbara Taylor Bradford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | [[Steve Williams]] played [[Beryl Owen]], with Steve Williams winning {{score|53|29}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Barbara Taylor Bradford]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | ||
| − | + | NOTE: In Round 8, Williams requested a selection with one large number but was mistakenly given two instead. | |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Steve Williams|Beryl Owen}} | {{Rounds-start|Steve Williams|Beryl Owen}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NMCEIASBC|CINEMAS |MINCE |AMNESIC | 7|0 | 7}} | + | {{R-letters |1|NMCEIASBC|CINEMAS |MINCE |AMNESIC | 7|0 | 7}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |TDNKAIERN|TRAINED |TRAINED |DETRAIN*, ENTRAIN*, KERATIN*, TRANKED*, TRANNIE*| 14|7 | 14}} | + | {{R-letters |2|TDNKAIERN|TRAINED |TRAINED |DETRAIN*, ENTRAIN*, KERATIN*, TRANKED*, TRANNIE*| 14|7 | 14}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |WGRUEOETL|OUTGREW |grouted {{x}}| | 21|7 | 21}} | + | {{R-letters |3|WGRUEOETL|OUTGREW |grouted {{x}}| | 21|7 | 21}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|5|10|5|7|8| 686 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 25|5|10|5|7|8| 686 |
|683|sol1=(10 + 5 + 5 + 7) × 25 + 8 | |683|sol1=(10 + 5 + 5 + 7) × 25 + 8 | ||
|— | |— | ||
|cv=686|solcv=((25 − 5) × 5 − (10 − 8)) × 7 | |cv=686|solcv=((25 − 5) × 5 − (10 − 8)) × 7 | ||
|28|7|31}} | |28|7|31}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |GRLAINTOR|TARRING |RATING |TRIGONAL | 35|7 | 39}} | + | {{R-letters |5|GRLAINTOR|TARRING |RATING |TRIGONAL | 35|7 | 39}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |CDRUAIVTA|VICAR |VIADUCT | | 35|14 | 46}} | + | {{R-letters |6|CDRUAIVTA|VICAR |VIADUCT | | 35|14 | 46}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |NSLEANWIK|SWANLIKE |SWANLIKE | | 43|22 | 54}} | + | {{R-letters |7|NSLEANWIK|SWANLIKE |SWANLIKE | | 43|22 | 54}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|6|9|2|2|25| 687 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 100|6|9|2|2|25| 687 |
|691 | |691 | ||
|688|sol2=(9 − 2) × 100 − 6 × 2 | |688|sol2=(9 − 2) × 100 − 6 × 2 | ||
| − | |cv=687|solcv=(9 − 2) × 100 − | + | |cv=687|solcv=(9 − 2) × 100 − 25 + 6 × 2 |
|43|29|64}} | |43|29|64}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|HOVERWORT|c1time=3|c1sol=OVERTHROW|53|29|74}} | {{R-conundrum|9|HOVERWORT|c1time=3|c1sol=OVERTHROW|53|29|74}} | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{YouTube| | + | {{YouTube|5swH6SGjEis}} |
{{DEFAULTSORT:0775}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0775}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:31, 13 October 2025
Episode 775 was broadcast on 13 July 1988, as part of Series 16.
Steve Williams played Beryl Owen, with Steve Williams winning 53 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barbara Taylor Bradford, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
NOTE: In Round 8, Williams requested a selection with one large number but was mistakenly given two instead.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Williams | Score | Beryl Owen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NMCEIASBC | CINEMAS | 7 – 0 | MINCE | AMNESIC | 7 |
| 2 | TDNKAIERN | TRAINED | 14 – 7 | TRAINED | DETRAIN*, ENTRAIN*, KERATIN*, TRANKED*, TRANNIE* | 14 |
| 3 | WGRUEOETL | OUTGREW | 21 – 7 | grouted ☓ | 21 | |
| 4 | 25 5 10 5 7 8 → 686 | 683
(10 + 5 + 5 + 7) × 25 + 8 |
28 – 7 | — |
CV: 686 = ((25 − 5) × 5 − (10 − 8)) × 7 |
31 |
| 5 | GRLAINTOR | TARRING | 35 – 7 | RATING | TRIGONAL | 39 |
| 6 | CDRUAIVTA | VICAR | 35 – 14 | VIADUCT | 46 | |
| 7 | NSLEANWIK | SWANLIKE | 43 – 22 | SWANLIKE | 54 | |
| 8 | 100 6 9 2 2 25 → 687 | 691 | 43 – 29 | 688
(9 − 2) × 100 − 6 × 2 |
CV: 687 = (9 − 2) × 100 − 25 + 6 × 2 |
64 |
| 9 | HOVERWORT | OVERTHROW
(3 seconds) |
53 – 29 | 74 |
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