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[[Joe Guy]] played [[Andy Bruno|Andrew Bruno]], with Andrew Bruno winning {{score|40|22}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mary]], and the arithmetician was [[Carol Vorderman]]. | [[Joe Guy]] played [[Andy Bruno|Andrew Bruno]], with Andrew Bruno winning {{score|40|22}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Kenneth Williams]], the [[lexicographer]] was [[Mary]], and the arithmetician was [[Carol Vorderman]]. | ||
| − | It is not known when the [[Contestant Guidelines]] around conundrums came into force: it is extremely unlikely that {{word|MOCCASINS}} would ever be used again on account of it being an -S plural. | + | It is not known when the [[Contestant Guidelines]] around conundrums came into force: it is extremely unlikely that {{word|MOCCASINS}} would ever be used again on account of it being an -{{word|S}} plural. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|SSCCOMAIN|c2time=28|c2sol=amniosis {{x}}|sol=MOCCASINS|22|40|70}} | {{R-conundrum|9|SSCCOMAIN|c2time=28|c2sol=amniosis {{x}}|sol=MOCCASINS|22|40|70}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|o5e4J-IkbHA}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0015}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0015}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:49, 8 January 2026
Episode 15 was broadcast on 25 November 1982, as part of Series 1.
Joe Guy played Andrew Bruno, with Andrew Bruno winning 40 – 22. The Dictionary Corner guest was Kenneth Williams, the lexicographer was Mary, and the arithmetician was Carol Vorderman.
It is not known when the Contestant Guidelines around conundrums came into force: it is extremely unlikely that MOCCASINS would ever be used again on account of it being an -S plural.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Joe Guy | Score | Andrew Bruno | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOSJIWNTP | 5 not asked | 0 – 6 | PONIES | TOWNIES* | 7 |
| 2 | GWQAETNIG | EATING | 6 – 12 | TWINGE | AGEING*, GATING*, TAWING*, TEAING*, WAGING | 13 |
| 3 | AOUVNCEES | 6 not asked | 6 – 19 | AVENUES | 20 | |
| 4 | 50 8 10 2 3 9 → 185 | 186 | 6 – 29 | 185
2 × 9 × 10 + 8 − 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | GYIASLOSA | ASSAIL | 12 – 29 | GASSY | GAYALS*, GLASSY*, GLOSSY*, SAIGAS* | 36 |
| 6 | EKOOBUEST | BOOST | 17 – 34 | STOKE | BOOTEES | 43 |
| 7 | LBIROEGOV | overbig ☓ | 17 – 40 | GROOVE | OBLIGER*, OBLIGOR* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 5 10 3 6 2 → 662 | 690
25 × 10 × 3 − 5 × 6 × 2 |
22 – 40 | 650 ☓ |
Best: 662 = (25 − 3) × 6 × 5 + 2 |
60 |
| 9 | SSCCOMAIN | 22 – 40 | amniosis ☓
(28 seconds) |
MOCCASINS | 70 |
External Links
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- Episodes on YouTube
- Episodes in Series 1
- 9-round games
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Mary as lexicographer
- Episodes with Kenneth Williams as a guest
