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'''Episode 1354''' was broadcast on 9 February 1993, as part of [[Series 25]].
 
'''Episode 1354''' was broadcast on 9 February 1993, as part of [[Series 25]].
  
[[James Sinclair]] played [[Chris Brunt]], with James Sinclair winning 41 - 35. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
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[[James Sinclair]] played [[Chris Brunt]], with James Sinclair winning {{score|41|35}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
 
{{Rounds-start|James Sinclair|Chris Brunt}}
 
{{Rounds-start|James Sinclair|Chris Brunt}}
{{R-letters  |1 |RLOSFESAC|falser {{x}}|SCALES  |ALFRESCO, LACROSSE, ESCOLARS*|  0|6  |  8}}
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{{R-letters  |1 |RLOSFESAC|falser {{x}}|SCALES  |ALFRESCO, ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE|  0|6  |  8}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |GNRIUWDSO|DROWSING |GROUNDS  |WORDINGS*          |  8|6  | 16}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |GNRIUWDSO|DROWSING |GROUNDS  |WORDINGS*          |  8|6  | 16}}
{{R-letters  |3 |QPIBNEETA|BEATEN  |PAINT    |BETAINE*           | 14|6  | 23}}
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{{R-letters  |3 |QPIBNEETA|BEATEN  |PAINT    |BEANIE*, PINETA*    | 14|6  | 22}}
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|6|7|5|2|6| 297
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|6|7|5|2|6| 297
 
|296
 
|296
|297|sol2=((7+5)*25)-(6/2)
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|297|sol2=(7 + 5) × 25 6 ÷ 2
|14|16|33}}
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|14|16|32}}
{{R-letters  |5 |DWHIAOLTN|TWAIN    |latin {{x}}|TALION, DALTON*, DOLINA*, LADINO*, WITHAL*| 19|16 | 39}}
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{{R-letters  |5 |DWHIAOLTN|TWAIN    |latin {{x}}|DALTON*, DOLINA*, TALION, WITHAL*| 19|16 | 38}}
{{R-letters  |6 |LHETCASNE|LATCHES  |CHALETS  |CLEANEST, CHELATES* | 26|23 | 47}}
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{{R-letters  |6 |LHETCASNE|LATCHES  |CHALETS  |CHELATES*, CLEANEST | 26|23 | 46}}
{{R-letters  |7 |YRVOIRFAO|FAVOR    |OVARY    |ARROYO*, FRIARY*    | 31|28 | 53}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |YRVOIRFAO|FAVOR    |OVARY    |ARROYO*, FRIARY*    | 31|28 | 52}}
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|9|5|10|8|1| 429
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|9|5|10|8|1| 429
|—
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|431|sol2=((5+1)*75)-10-9
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|431|sol2=(5 + 1) × 75 − (10 + 9)
|cv=429|solcv=((75+9)*5)+(8+1)
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|cv=429|solcv=(75 + 9) × 5 + 8 + 1
|31|35|63}}
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|31|35|62}}
{{R-conundrum|9|MAINWHEEL|c1time=3|c1sol=MEANWHILE|41|35|73}}
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{{R-conundrum|9|MAINWHEEL|c1time=3.5|c1sol=MEANWHILE|41|35|72}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
  

Latest revision as of 16:21, 18 April 2020

Episode 1354 was broadcast on 9 February 1993, as part of Series 25.

James Sinclair played Chris Brunt, with James Sinclair winning 41 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection James Sinclair Score Chris Brunt Others Max.
1 RLOSFESAC falser ☓ 0 – 6 SCALES ALFRESCO, ESCOLARS*, LACROSSE 8
2 GNRIUWDSO DROWSING 8 – 6 GROUNDS WORDINGS* 16
3 QPIBNEETA BEATEN 14 – 6 PAINT BEANIE*, PINETA* 22
4 25 6 7 5 2 6 → 297 296 14 – 16 297
(7 + 5) × 25 − 6 ÷ 2


32
5 DWHIAOLTN TWAIN 19 – 16 latin ☓ DALTON*, DOLINA*, TALION, WITHAL* 38
6 LHETCASNE LATCHES 26 – 23 CHALETS CHELATES*, CLEANEST 46
7 YRVOIRFAO FAVOR 31 – 28 OVARY ARROYO*, FRIARY* 52
8 75 9 5 10 8 1 → 429 31 – 35 431
(5 + 1) × 75 − (10 + 9)

CV: 429 = (75 + 9) × 5 + 8 + 1

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9 MAINWHEEL MEANWHILE
(3.5 seconds)
41 – 35 72