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'''Episode 1966''' was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 34]]. | '''Episode 1966''' was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 34]]. | ||
| − | [[Norman Metcalfe]] played [[James Martin]], with James Martin winning {{score|54|16}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Suzi Quatro]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | + | [[Norman Metcalfe]] played [[James Martin (Series 34)|James Martin]], with James Martin winning {{score|54|16}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Suzi Quatro]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Norman Metcalfe|James Martin}} | {{Rounds-start|Norman Metcalfe|James Martin}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |1 |NTVAUSEBL|VAUNTS |UNSTABLE | | 0|8 | 8}} | + | {{R-letters |1|NTVAUSEBL|VAUNTS |UNSTABLE | | 0|8 | 8}} |
| − | {{R-letters |2 |NTVOAHIRE|THEIR |VAINER |ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN*| 0|14 | 15}} | + | {{R-letters |2|NTVOAHIRE|THEIR |VAINER |ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN*| 0|14 | 15}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |GFSOEOBXR|GOOSE |FORGOES | | 0|21 | 22}} | + | {{R-letters |3|GFSOEOBXR|GOOSE |FORGOES | | 0|21 | 22}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |4 | 100|75|50|25|6|2| 564 | + | {{R-numbers |4| 100|75|50|25|6|2| 564 |
|562 | |562 | ||
|564|sol2=(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 | |564|sol2=(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 | ||
|0|31|32}} | |0|31|32}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |5 |QRDIAFIYM|MYRIAD |fraid {{x}}|RAMIFY* | 6|31 | 38}} | + | {{R-letters |5|QRDIAFIYM|MYRIAD |fraid {{x}}|RAMIFY* | 6|31 | 38}} |
| − | {{R-letters |6 |HPROEASRL|PHRASE |SHARPER |HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL*| 6|38 | 45}} | + | {{R-letters |6|HPROEASRL|PHRASE |SHARPER |HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL*| 6|38 | 45}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |GTEJNUESU|GUEST |UNJUST |GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES*| 6|44 | 51}} | + | {{R-letters |7|GTEJNUESU|GUEST |UNJUST |GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES*| 6|44 | 51}} |
| − | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|5|2|1|1|3| 226 | + | {{R-numbers |8| 75|5|2|1|1|3| 226 |
|226|sol1=(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 | |226|sol1=(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 | ||
|226|sol2=75 × 3 + 1 | |226|sol2=75 × 3 + 1 | ||
Latest revision as of 12:44, 15 October 2024
Episode 1966 was broadcast on 20 March 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 34.
Norman Metcalfe played James Martin, with James Martin winning 54 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Suzi Quatro, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Metcalfe | Score | James Martin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NTVAUSEBL | VAUNTS | 0 – 8 | UNSTABLE | 8 | |
| 2 | NTVOAHIRE | THEIR | 0 – 14 | VAINER | ANOTHER*, HAIRNET, THERIAN*, THRIVEN* | 15 |
| 3 | GFSOEOBXR | GOOSE | 0 – 21 | FORGOES | 22 | |
| 4 | 100 75 50 25 6 2 → 564 | 562 | 0 – 31 | 564
(100 − 75 ÷ 25 × 2) × 6 |
|
32 |
| 5 | QRDIAFIYM | MYRIAD | 6 – 31 | fraid ☓ | RAMIFY* | 38 |
| 6 | HPROEASRL | PHRASE | 6 – 38 | SHARPER | HARPERS*, HOARSER*, PAROLES, REPOSAL*, SPHERAL* | 45 |
| 7 | GTEJNUESU | GUEST | 6 – 44 | UNJUST | GENETS*, GENTES*, TENGES*, UNGUES* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 2 1 1 3 → 226 | 226
(2 + 1) × 75 + 1 |
16 – 54 | 226
75 × 3 + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | AGRIMLORE | 16 – 54 | RIGMAROLE | 71 |
