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{{R-numbers |8 | 100|3|10|9|3|4| 219 | {{R-numbers |8 | 100|3|10|9|3|4| 219 | ||
|219|sol1=3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 | |219|sol1=3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 | ||
| − | |219|sol2=(3 + 3 | + | |219|sol2=(3 + 3 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 9 |
|64|56|96}} | |64|56|96}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|HATNCCMET|c1time=2|c1sol=CATCHMENT|74|56|106}} | {{R-conundrum|9|HATNCCMET|c1time=2|c1sol=CATCHMENT|74|56|106}} | ||
Revision as of 22:25, 5 August 2011
Episode 538 was broadcast on 2 April 1987, and was the first quarter-final of Series 11.
John Clarke played Maurice Sobell, with John Clarke winning 74 – 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This episode had the highest maximum score of any recorded 9 round game, with 106 points available.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Maurice Sobell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PNJOAOLMU | MOON | 4 – 4 | PALM | LAMPOON* | 7 |
| 2 | NTEIXNEOS | EXTENSION | 22 – 4 | SONNET | 25 | |
| 3 | TFBEIEMSR | BRIEFEST | 30 – 4 | FIRMEST | 33 | |
| 4 | 100 1 3 8 9 7 → 959 | 959
(100 + 7) × 9 − (3 + 1) |
40 – 14 | 959
9 × 100 + 8 × 7 + 3 |
|
43 |
| 5 | TCUIRDEIS | DIRECTS | 47 – 21 | CRUDEST | CRUDITIES, DIURETICS | 61 |
| 6 | NSDAUIGRA | DURING | 47 – 39 | GUARDIANS | 79 | |
| 7 | TSEAHREGS | HEATERS | 54 – 46 | GATHERS | 86 | |
| 8 | 100 3 10 9 3 4 → 219 | 219
3 × 100 − (10 − (4 − 3)) × 9 |
64 – 56 | 219
(3 + 3 − 4) × 100 + 10 + 9 |
|
96 |
| 9 | HATNCCMET | CATCHMENT
(2 seconds) |
74 – 56 | 106 |
