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[[Bob Holt]] played [[Joan Orchard]], with Joan Orchard winning {{score|29|24}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ernie Wise]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | [[Bob Holt]] played [[Joan Orchard]], with Joan Orchard winning {{score|29|24}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Ernie Wise]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | ||
| − | Holt's numbers selection in Round 8 is the first known instance of a regular (non-Masters) game featuring four large numbers. | + | Holt's [[numbers game|numbers]] selection in Round 8 is the first known instance of a regular (non-''[[Countdown Masters|Masters]]'') game featuring four large numbers. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Bob Holt|Joan Orchard}} | {{Rounds-start|Bob Holt|Joan Orchard}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |PDVIAUNNB|inane {{x}}|DIVAN |INDUNA*, UNBIND*, UNPAID| 0|5 | 6}} | + | {{R-letters |1|PDVIAUNNB|inane {{x}}|DIVAN |INDUNA*, UNBIND*, UNPAID| 0|5 | 6}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |MTJIEUDKS|TIMED |MISTED |DEMIST*, DEMITS*, DUTIES*, KISMET*, KUMITE*, MUSKET, SKITED*, SUITED*, TEDIUM*, TUSKED*| 0|11 | 12}} | + | {{R-letters |2|MTJIEUDKS|TIMED |MISTED |DEMIST*, DEMITS*, DUTIES*, KISMET*, KUMITE*, MUSKET, SKITED*, SUITED*, TEDIUM*, TUSKED*| 0|11 | 12}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |GMRIOETTI|GRIME |gromet {{x}}|GOITRE* | + | {{R-letters |3|GMRIOETTI|GRIME |gromet {{x}}|GOITER*, GOITRE* | 5|11 | 18}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|2|10|4|5|1| 616 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 25|2|10|4|5|1| 616 |
|615|sol1=(4 + 1) × 5 × 25 − 10 | |615|sol1=(4 + 1) × 5 × 25 − 10 | ||
|612 | |612 | ||
|cv=616|solcv=(5 × 25 − 1) × 10 ÷ 2 − 4 | |cv=616|solcv=(5 × 25 − 1) × 10 ÷ 2 − 4 | ||
|12|11|28}} | |12|11|28}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |DLPUAECID|PLACID |PLACED |DECIDUAL* | 18|17 | 36}} | + | {{R-letters |5|DLPUAECID|PLACID |PLACED |DECIDUAL* | 18|17 | 36}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |EOORLTEAY|LOOTER |TOOLER |AREOLE*, EATERY*, ELYTRA*, LYRATE*, OLEATE*, RELATE, REALTY, RETOOL*, ROOTLE*| 24|23 | 42}} | + | {{R-letters |6|EOORLTEAY|LOOTER |TOOLER |AREOLE*, EATERY*, ELYTRA*, LYRATE*, OLEATE*, RELATE, REALTY, RETOOL*, ROOTLE*| 24|23 | 42}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |STWIOEQLZ|stool {{x}}|LOWEST |ZLOTIES* | 24|29 | 49}} | + | {{R-letters |7|STWIOEQLZ|stool {{x}}|LOWEST |ZLOTIES* | 24|29 | 49}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|50|75|100|10|2| 618 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 25|50|75|100|10|2| 618 |
|621 {{x}} | |621 {{x}} | ||
|615 {{x}} | |615 {{x}} | ||
Latest revision as of 17:42, 28 April 2023
Episode 954 was broadcast on 23 January 1990, as part of Series 19.
Bob Holt played Joan Orchard, with Joan Orchard winning 29 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ernie Wise, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Holt's numbers selection in Round 8 is the first known instance of a regular (non-Masters) game featuring four large numbers.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Holt | Score | Joan Orchard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PDVIAUNNB | inane ☓ | 0 – 5 | DIVAN | INDUNA*, UNBIND*, UNPAID | 6 |
| 2 | MTJIEUDKS | TIMED | 0 – 11 | MISTED | DEMIST*, DEMITS*, DUTIES*, KISMET*, KUMITE*, MUSKET, SKITED*, SUITED*, TEDIUM*, TUSKED* | 12 |
| 3 | GMRIOETTI | GRIME | 5 – 11 | gromet ☓ | GOITER*, GOITRE* | 18 |
| 4 | 25 2 10 4 5 1 → 616 | 615
(4 + 1) × 5 × 25 − 10 |
12 – 11 | 612 |
CV: 616 = (5 × 25 − 1) × 10 ÷ 2 − 4 |
28 |
| 5 | DLPUAECID | PLACID | 18 – 17 | PLACED | DECIDUAL* | 36 |
| 6 | EOORLTEAY | LOOTER | 24 – 23 | TOOLER | AREOLE*, EATERY*, ELYTRA*, LYRATE*, OLEATE*, RELATE, REALTY, RETOOL*, ROOTLE* | 42 |
| 7 | STWIOEQLZ | stool ☓ | 24 – 29 | LOWEST | ZLOTIES* | 49 |
| 8 | 25 50 75 100 10 2 → 618 | 621 ☓ | 24 – 29 | 615 ☓ |
CV: 618 = (100 − 75) × 25 − (50 ÷ 10 + 2) |
59 |
| 9 | ICOUNTBAD | 24 – 29 | ABDUCTION | 69 |
