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'''Episode 866''' was broadcast on 16 March 1989, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 17]]. | '''Episode 866''' was broadcast on 16 March 1989, and was the second semi-final of [[Series 17]]. | ||
| − | [[Vicki McCarthy]] played [[Lawrence Pearse]], with Lawrence Pearse winning 49 | + | [[Vicki McCarthy]] played [[Lawrence Pearse]], with Lawrence Pearse winning {{score|49|24}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Simon Williams]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Georgia Hole]]. |
NOTE: Vicki's declaration of {{word|TOWELING}} in round 3 should have been allowed as American spellings of words were still allowed back in those days. | NOTE: Vicki's declaration of {{word|TOWELING}} in round 3 should have been allowed as American spellings of words were still allowed back in those days. | ||
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{{R-numbers |4 | 5|6|9|3|5|9| 737 | {{R-numbers |4 | 5|6|9|3|5|9| 737 | ||
|747 | |747 | ||
| − | |738|sol2= | + | |738|sol2=((6 + 3) × 9 + 5 ÷ 5) × 9 |
|5|26|31}} | |5|26|31}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |THEGAXTUS|TAUGHT |HATES |EXHAUST | 11|26 | 38}} | {{R-letters |5 |THEGAXTUS|TAUGHT |HATES |EXHAUST | 11|26 | 38}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |8 | 25|4|4|5|9|5| 487 | {{R-numbers |8 | 25|4|4|5|9|5| 487 | ||
|484 | |484 | ||
| − | |487|sol2= | + | |487|sol2=4 × 5 × 25 − (4 + 9) |
|24|49|62}} | |24|49|62}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|delorstuy*|sol=DESULTORY|24|49|72}} | {{R-conundrum|9|delorstuy*|sol=DESULTORY|24|49|72}} | ||
Revision as of 21:07, 28 July 2011
Episode 866 was broadcast on 16 March 1989, and was the second semi-final of Series 17.
Vicki McCarthy played Lawrence Pearse, with Lawrence Pearse winning 49 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Williams, and the lexicographer was Georgia Hole.
NOTE: Vicki's declaration of TOWELING in round 3 should have been allowed as American spellings of words were still allowed back in those days.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vicki McCarthy | Score | Lawrence Pearse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPOENRACF | PRONE/APRON | 5 – 5 | OPERA | PROFANER* | 8 |
| 2 | RNOCAPIDE | candier ☓ | 5 – 12 | CAPRINE/PRANCED | APOCRINE*, CANOPIED*, CAPONIER, ENDOCARP*, PROCAINE* | 16 |
| 3 | TLIOWGNEG | toweling ☓** | 5 – 19 | GLOWING | TOWELING* | 24 |
| 4 | 5 6 9 3 5 9 → 737 | 747 | 5 – 26 | 738
((6 + 3) × 9 + 5 ÷ 5) × 9 |
|
31 |
| 5 | THEGAXTUS | TAUGHT | 11 – 26 | HATES | EXHAUST | 38 |
| 6 | RDIETRVIB | DIRTIER | 18 – 33 | DIRTIER | 45 | |
| 7 | MNUSAROLW | AMOURS | 24 – 39 | SALMON | NORMALS, SOLANUM*, SOLUNAR*, UNMORAL* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 4 4 5 9 5 → 487 | 484 | 24 – 49 | 487
4 × 5 × 25 − (4 + 9) |
|
62 |
| 9 | delorstuy* | 24 – 49 | DESULTORY | 72 |
