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[[Kevin Nelson]] played [[Alan Cannon (Series 13)|Alan Cannon]], with Kevin Nelson winning {{score|49|44}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bill Tidy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | [[Kevin Nelson]] played [[Alan Cannon (Series 13)|Alan Cannon]], with Kevin Nelson winning {{score|49|44}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bill Tidy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. | ||
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| + | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] was identical to the one used, just [[Episode 611|three days earlier]]. It also took three seconds for it to be guessed by a [[contestant]] on both occasions. As Nelson was also playing the first time around, this may have given him an unfair advantage in getting the conundrum and therefore winning the game. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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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 Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Freda Thornton as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Bill Tidy as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Bill Tidy as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:36, 17 July 2026
Episode 614 was broadcast on 17 July 1987, as part of Series 13.
Kevin Nelson played Alan Cannon, with Kevin Nelson winning 49 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
NOTE: The conundrum was identical to the one used, just three days earlier. It also took three seconds for it to be guessed by a contestant on both occasions. As Nelson was also playing the first time around, this may have given him an unfair advantage in getting the conundrum and therefore winning the game.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Nelson | Score | Alan Cannon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BETISOBGJ | jobbies ☓ | 0 – 6 | BOGIES | GIBBETS, GOBBETS* | 7 |
| 2 | SKNWAOUFI | WINKS | 5 – 11 | FAWNS | FUNKIAS* | 14 |
| 3 | YUNECIOTX | COUNT | 5 – 17 | EXOTIC | EXCITON, OXYNTIC* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 1 7 6 10 3 → 926 | 930
(7 + 6 − 1) × 75 + 3 × 10 |
12 – 17 | 923 ☓ |
CV: 926 = (10 + 3) × 75 − (6 + 1) × 7 |
31 |
| 5 | BREUDCSED | REDUCES | 19 – 24 | REDUCES | BEDDERS*, DEDUCES*, RECUSED*, REDBUDS*, REDUCED*, RESCUED*, SECURED*, SEDUCED*, SEDUCER* | 38 |
| 6 | RABIMANOD | RABID | 24 – 29 | AROMA | AIRBAND*, ARMBAND*, BANDORA*, BARMAID, DIORAMA*, INBOARD*, MADRONA*, ROADMAN* | 45 |
| 7 | WTSIAILTG | WAIST | 29 – 34 | WAIST | GASLIT*, TWILIT*, WILGAS* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 9 6 7 8 3 → 749 | 749
(100 + 8) × 7 − (9 − 6 ÷ 3) |
39 – 44 | 749
7 × 100 + 9 × 6 − (8 − 3) |
|
61 |
| 9 | FREEDRUTH | FURTHERED
(3 seconds) |
49 – 44 | 71 |
