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'''Episode 637''' was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of [[Series 13]]. | '''Episode 637''' was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of [[Series 13]]. | ||
| − | [[Mark Preston]] played [[John Brooks]], with Mark Preston winning 80 | + | [[Mark Preston]] played [[John Brooks]], with Mark Preston winning {{score|80|0}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Freda Thornton]]. |
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| + | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. Mark dropped just one point from a perfect game on {{word|IDIOM}}. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Mark Preston|John Brooks}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|1|ACSTINGER|RECASTING|TRACINGS||18|0|18}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|2|DHMIOIGXO|DOOM|DIM|IDIOM*|22|0|23}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|3|FNESIPLAY|FINALES|PLANES|ALPINES*, PAISLEY*, SPANIEL*|29|0|30}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers|4|50|1|8|5|3|7|621|621|621 {{X}}|other=621|solother=50 × (5 + 7) + (8 - 1) × 3|39|0|40}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|5|OSTEHNVOT|TENTHS|SHOVE|HONEST*, HOOVES*, SOOTHE*|45|0|46}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|6|ISNETNOVH|TENSION|HONEST|HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, VENISON*|52|0|53}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters|7|SNUJELRAG|GRANULES|largens {{X}}||60|0|61}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers|8|75|8|3|5|10|6|211|211|213|other=211|solother=75 × 3 - 8 - 6|70|0|71}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|?????????|c1time=8|c1sol=THWARTING|80|0|81}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0637}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 13]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Partial recaps]] | ||
[[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | [[Category:9-round scores over 75]] | ||
[[Category:Scores under 10]] | [[Category:Scores under 10]] | ||
Revision as of 21:00, 7 July 2010
Episode 637 was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of Series 13.
Mark Preston played John Brooks, with Mark Preston winning 80 – 0. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format. Mark dropped just one point from a perfect game on IDIOM.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Preston | Score | John Brooks | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ACSTINGER | RECASTING | 18 – 0 | TRACINGS | 18 | |
| 2 | DHMIOIGXO | DOOM | 22 – 0 | DIM | IDIOM* | 23 |
| 3 | FNESIPLAY | FINALES | 29 – 0 | PLANES | ALPINES*, PAISLEY*, SPANIEL* | 30 |
| 4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 | 39 – 0 | 621 ☓ |
Best: 621 = 50 × (5 + 7) + (8 - 1) × 3 |
40 |
| 5 | OSTEHNVOT | TENTHS | 45 – 0 | SHOVE | HONEST*, HOOVES*, SOOTHE* | 46 |
| 6 | ISNETNOVH | TENSION | 52 – 0 | HONEST | HISTONE*, INTONES*, INVENTS*, VENISON* | 53 |
| 7 | SNUJELRAG | GRANULES | 60 – 0 | largens ☓ | 61 | |
| 8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 211 | 70 – 0 | 213 |
Best: 211 = 75 × 3 - 8 - 6 |
71 |
| 9 | ????????? | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
80 – 0 | 81 |
