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'''Episode 887''' was broadcast on 4 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | '''Episode 887''' was broadcast on 4 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | ||
− | [[Keith Pottage]] played [[Jonathan Anstey]], with Jonathan Anstey winning 66 | + | [[Keith Pottage]] played [[Jonathan Anstey]], with Jonathan Anstey winning {{score|66|12}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Eve Pollard]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Simon Mason]]. |
NOTE: In round 1, Anstey had {{word|MIRIER}} disallowed because it wasn't mentioned in the dictionary, but [[Simon Mason]] allowed {{word|LIMIER}} because {{word|LIMY}} is in the dictionary, but since {{word|MIRY}} is in the dictionary, {{word|MIRIER}} should have been allowed too. | NOTE: In round 1, Anstey had {{word|MIRIER}} disallowed because it wasn't mentioned in the dictionary, but [[Simon Mason]] allowed {{word|LIMIER}} because {{word|LIMY}} is in the dictionary, but since {{word|MIRY}} is in the dictionary, {{word|MIRIER}} should have been allowed too. | ||
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{{R-numbers |4 | 50|8|7|5|3|3| 797 | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|8|7|5|3|3| 797 | ||
|— | |— | ||
− | |797|sol2=(8 + 3 + 5) × 50 | + | |797|sol2=(8 + 3 + 5) × 50 − 3 |
|12|24|30}} | |12|24|30}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |ACRONSISE|REASONS |NECROSIS |SARCOSINE*, SCENARIOS| 12|32 | 48}} | {{R-letters |5 |ACRONSISE|REASONS |NECROSIS |SARCOSINE*, SCENARIOS| 12|32 | 48}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |8 | 9|7|7|5|2|1| 253 | {{R-numbers |8 | 9|7|7|5|2|1| 253 | ||
|260 | |260 | ||
− | |253|sol2=7 × 7 × 5 + 9 | + | |253|sol2=7 × 7 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
|12|56|72}} | |12|56|72}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|BEDSIMMER|c2time=23|c2sol=DISMEMBER|12|66|82}} | {{R-conundrum|9|BEDSIMMER|c2time=23|c2sol=DISMEMBER|12|66|82}} |
Revision as of 18:20, 4 August 2011
Episode 887 was broadcast on 4 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Keith Pottage played Jonathan Anstey, with Jonathan Anstey winning 66 – 12. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
NOTE: In round 1, Anstey had MIRIER disallowed because it wasn't mentioned in the dictionary, but Simon Mason allowed LIMIER because LIMY is in the dictionary, but since MIRY is in the dictionary, MIRIER should have been allowed too.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Keith Pottage | Score | Jonathan Anstey | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RMRLEIIRI | MILER | 5 – 0 | mirier ☓** | LIMIER, RIMIER* | 6 |
2 | DSEONDAVU | SOUNDED | 12 – 7 | SOUNDED | DOUANES, DUODENA*, UNSAVED* | 13 |
3 | PFSWFAEOR | WAFERS | 12 – 14 | FORESAW | 20 | |
4 | 50 8 7 5 3 3 → 797 | — | 12 – 24 | 797
(8 + 3 + 5) × 50 − 3 |
|
30 |
5 | ACRONSISE | REASONS | 12 – 32 | NECROSIS | SARCOSINE*, SCENARIOS | 48 |
6 | DGDAENOGT | TAGGED | 12 – 39 | DONATED | TANGOED* | 55 |
7 | HSREATTZI | hartiest ☓ | 12 – 46 | HAZIEST | ARTIEST*, ARTISTE*, ATHEIST*, ATHIRST*, ATTIRES*, HASTIER*, HATTERS*, HITTERS*, RATITES*, SHATTER*, STAITHE*, STRIATE*, TASTIER*, THREATS*, ZITHERS | 62 |
8 | 9 7 7 5 2 1 → 253 | 260 | 12 – 56 | 253
7 × 7 × 5 + 9 − 1 |
|
72 |
9 | BEDSIMMER | 12 – 66 | DISMEMBER
(23 seconds) |
82 |