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'''Episode 912''' was broadcast on 8 September 1989, as part of [[Series 18]].
 
'''Episode 912''' was broadcast on 8 September 1989, as part of [[Series 18]].
  
[[Christopher Alexander]] played [[Margaret Budden]], with Margaret Budden winning 43 - 34. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]].
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[[Chris Alexander]] played [[Margaret Budden]], with Margaret Budden winning {{score|43|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Richard Stilgoe]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
{{Rounds-start|Christopher Alexander|Margaret Budden}}
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{{Rounds-start|Chris Alexander|Margaret Budden}}
 
{{R-letters  |1 |DTNVAEUBI|INVADE  |UNITED  |DEVIANT, VAUNTED    |  6|6  |  7}}
 
{{R-letters  |1 |DTNVAEUBI|INVADE  |UNITED  |DEVIANT, VAUNTED    |  6|6  |  7}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |NRDPEAEST|PRETENDS |PRESENT  |PARENTED*, PEDERAST*, TRAPESED*| 14|6  | 15}}
 
{{R-letters  |2 |NRDPEAEST|PRETENDS |PRESENT  |PARENTED*, PEDERAST*, TRAPESED*| 14|6  | 15}}
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|475 {{x}}
 
|475 {{x}}
 
|475 {{x}}
 
|475 {{x}}
|cv=476|solcv=(10 x 50) - (10 + 9 + 5)
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|cv=476|solcv=10 × 50 (10 + 9 + 5)
 
|14|13|32}}
 
|14|13|32}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |STDCIEARN|STRAINED |DISTANCE |DICENTRAS*          | 22|21 | 50}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |STDCIEARN|STRAINED |DISTANCE |DICENTRAS*          | 22|21 | 50}}
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|891
 
|891
 
|891
 
|891
|cv=852|solcv=(((5 + 1) x 9 x 4) - 3) x 4
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|cv=852|solcv=((5 + 1) × 9 × 4 3) × 4
 
|34|33|73}}
 
|34|33|73}}
{{R-conundrum|9|eghiiknrs*|c2time=4|c2sol=SHRIEKING|34|43|83}}
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{{R-conundrum|9|NEIGHRISK|c2time=4|c2sol=SHRIEKING|34|43|83}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
 
{{Rounds-end}}
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==External Links==
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{{YouTube|dy5kyayA5yg|t=3m53s}}
  
 
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{{DEFAULTSORT:0912}}

Latest revision as of 22:00, 4 July 2025

Episode 912 was broadcast on 8 September 1989, as part of Series 18.

Chris Alexander played Margaret Budden, with Margaret Budden winning 43 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Chris Alexander Score Margaret Budden Others Max.
1 DTNVAEUBI INVADE 6 – 6 UNITED DEVIANT, VAUNTED 7
2 NRDPEAEST PRETENDS 14 – 6 PRESENT PARENTED*, PEDERAST*, TRAPESED* 15
3 RGSNUAECY ARGUES 14 – 13 URGENCY CANGUES, CARNEYS*, GURNEYS* 22
4 50 10 9 7 10 5 → 476 475 ☓ 14 – 13 475 ☓

CV: 476 = 10 × 50 − (10 + 9 + 5)

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5 STDCIEARN STRAINED 22 – 21 DISTANCE DICENTRAS* 50
6 SWNFIOUDG DOUSING 29 – 28 DOUSING DOWSING, FUNGOID*, GUIDONS* 57
7 JLFREOAKZ JOKER 34 – 33 JOKER FLORAE*, LOAFER 63
8 1 3 9 4 4 5 → 852 891 34 – 33 891

CV: 852 = ((5 + 1) × 9 × 4 − 3) × 4

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9 NEIGHRISK 34 – 43 SHRIEKING
(4 seconds)
83


External Links