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− | '''Episode 998''' was broadcast on 26 March 1990, and was | + | '''Episode 998''' was broadcast on 26 March 1990, and was the third quarter-final of [[Series 19]]. |
[[Mark Cooper]] played [[Michael Wareham]], with Michael Wareham winning {{score|42|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Simon Mason]]. | [[Mark Cooper]] played [[Michael Wareham]], with Michael Wareham winning {{score|42|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Simon Mason]]. | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |VCLEOAYJE|VOCAL |ALCOVE |CAJOLE*, CLEAVE, COEVAL*, VEEJAY*| 7|12 | 21}} | {{R-letters |3 |VCLEOAYJE|VOCAL |ALCOVE |CAJOLE*, CLEAVE, COEVAL*, VEEJAY*| 7|12 | 21}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 75|25|9|4|5|10| 628 | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|25|9|4|5|10| 628 | ||
− | |629|sol1= | + | |629|sol1=9 × 75 − 5 × 10 + 4 |
|— | |— | ||
− | |other=628|solother=(75 − | + | |other=628|solother=(75 − 4 × 10 ÷ 5) × 9 + 25 |
|14|12|31}} | |14|12|31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |SSWEEDMIL|MISSED |MISSED |DEMISES*, LEWISES*, MILDEWS, SEIDELS*| 20|18 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |SSWEEDMIL|MISSED |MISSED |DEMISES*, LEWISES*, MILDEWS, SEIDELS*| 20|18 | 38}} |
Latest revision as of 23:41, 7 August 2011
Episode 998 was broadcast on 26 March 1990, and was the third quarter-final of Series 19.
Mark Cooper played Michael Wareham, with Michael Wareham winning 42 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Simon Mason.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Mark Cooper | Score | Michael Wareham | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | RTSONAADI | ORDAINS | 7 – 0 | SONATA | INTRADOS* | 8 |
2 | DXFEINPEI | PINED | 7 – 6 | EXPEND | INFIXED* | 15 |
3 | VCLEOAYJE | VOCAL | 7 – 12 | ALCOVE | CAJOLE*, CLEAVE, COEVAL*, VEEJAY* | 21 |
4 | 75 25 9 4 5 10 → 628 | 629
9 × 75 − 5 × 10 + 4 |
14 – 12 | — |
Best: 628 = (75 − 4 × 10 ÷ 5) × 9 + 25 |
31 |
5 | SSWEEDMIL | MISSED | 20 – 18 | MISSED | DEMISES*, LEWISES*, MILDEWS, SEIDELS* | 38 |
6 | SGIANVORY | VARYING | 27 – 25 | SOARING | SAVORING | 46 |
7 | PPDOETTLI | pilotted ☓ | 27 – 32 | TOPPLED | PILOTED, PLOTTED, TIPPLED, TIPTOED* | 53 |
8 | 25 5 10 4 7 6 → 653 | 654
((7 − 5) × 10 + 6) × 25 + 4 |
34 – 32 | — |
CV: 653 = (5 × 4 + 6) × 25 + 10 − 7 |
63 |
9 | THREEMODS | 34 – 42 | SMOTHERED
(6 seconds) |
73 |