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'''Episode 261''' was broadcast on 12 February 1985, as part of [[Series 6]]. | '''Episode 261''' was broadcast on 12 February 1985, as part of [[Series 6]]. | ||
| − | [[Richard MacFarlane]] played [[Sheila Alder]], with Sheila Alder winning 29 | + | [[Richard MacFarlane]] played [[Sheila Alder]], with Sheila Alder winning {{score|29|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Liz Fraser]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. |
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| + | MacFarlane's score of 27 is the lowest ever obtained by a contestant who spotted a [[letters game|nine-letter word]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |TIDNAOTYA|TAINT |ATTAIN |DITTANY* | 4|17 | 30}} | {{R-letters |3 |TIDNAOTYA|TAINT |ATTAIN |DITTANY* | 4|17 | 30}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 75|1|7|4|6|8| 793 | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|1|7|4|6|8| 793 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |cv=793|solcv=(4 | + | |cv=793|solcv=(4 × 6 + 75) × 8 + 1 |
|4|17|40}} | |4|17|40}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |REUDNGEON|UNDERGONE|DUNGEON | | 22|17 | 58}} | {{R-letters |5 |REUDNGEON|UNDERGONE|DUNGEON | | 22|17 | 58}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |DAHMUOPSI|HOPS |PIOUS |APHIDS*, MISHAP*, MODISH*, MOPISH*, PODIUM, SODIUM*| 27|22 | 70}} | {{R-letters |7 |DAHMUOPSI|HOPS |PIOUS |APHIDS*, MISHAP*, MODISH*, MOPISH*, PODIUM, SODIUM*| 27|22 | 70}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 75|50|8|4|6|6| 914 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|50|8|4|6|6| 914 | ||
| − | | | + | |— |
| − | |912|sol2=(6 + 6) | + | |912|sol2=(6 + 6) × 75 + 4 + 8 |
| − | |cv=914|solcv=(8 + 4) | + | |cv=914|solcv=(8 + 4) × 75 + 50 − 6 × 6 |
|27|29|80}} | |27|29|80}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|IVYLUCOSI|c1time=17.75|c1sol={{x}}|sol=VICIOUSLY|27|29|90}} | {{R-conundrum|9|IVYLUCOSI|c1time=17.75|c1sol={{x}}|sol=VICIOUSLY|27|29|90}} | ||
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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 Yvonne Warburton as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Yvonne Warburton as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Liz Fraser as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Liz Fraser as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:36, 16 March 2021
Episode 261 was broadcast on 12 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Richard MacFarlane played Sheila Alder, with Sheila Alder winning 29 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
MacFarlane's score of 27 is the lowest ever obtained by a contestant who spotted a nine-letter word.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard MacFarlane | Score | Sheila Alder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLNESGAET | onstage ☓ | 0 – 7 | LONGEST | ELONGATES | 18 |
| 2 | XIFCEUTPJ | EXIT | 4 – 11 | EXIT | CUTIE, JUICE | 23 |
| 3 | TIDNAOTYA | TAINT | 4 – 17 | ATTAIN | DITTANY* | 30 |
| 4 | 75 1 7 4 6 8 → 793 | — | 4 – 17 | — |
CV: 793 = (4 × 6 + 75) × 8 + 1 |
40 |
| 5 | REUDNGEON | UNDERGONE | 22 – 17 | DUNGEON | 58 | |
| 6 | MENEIDLQO | MINED | 27 – 17 | monied ☓ | DOLINE*, DOLMEN*, INDOLE*, LIMNED*, MOILED, MOLINE*, OILMEN* | 64 |
| 7 | DAHMUOPSI | HOPS | 27 – 22 | PIOUS | APHIDS*, MISHAP*, MODISH*, MOPISH*, PODIUM, SODIUM* | 70 |
| 8 | 75 50 8 4 6 6 → 914 | — | 27 – 29 | 912
(6 + 6) × 75 + 4 + 8 |
CV: 914 = (8 + 4) × 75 + 50 − 6 × 6 |
80 |
| 9 | IVYLUCOSI | ☓
(17.75 seconds) |
27 – 29 | VICIOUSLY | 90 |
