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[[Lindsay Denyer]] played [[Tim Morrissey]], with Tim Morrissey winning {{score|58|33}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | [[Lindsay Denyer]] played [[Tim Morrissey]], with Tim Morrissey winning {{score|58|33}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | ||
| − | Denyer's numbers solution in Round 8 is the only recorded instance in which a player scored points in a numbers round via a declaration over 1000. | + | Denyer's numbers solution in Round 8 is the only recorded instance in which a player scored points in a [[numbers game|numbers round]] via a declaration over 1000. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Lindsay Denyer|Tim Morrissey}} | {{Rounds-start|Lindsay Denyer|Tim Morrissey}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |SBTAEJRFO|BOASTER |BOASTER |BOATERS, BORATES*, JERBOAS| 7|7 | 7}} | {{R-letters |1 |SBTAEJRFO|BOASTER |BOASTER |BOATERS, BORATES*, JERBOAS| 7|7 | 7}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |ELRIMLACG|griller {{x}}|ALLERGIC |MICELLAR* | + | {{R-letters |2 |ELRIMLACG|griller {{x}}|ALLERGIC |MICELLAR* | 7|15 | 15}} |
{{R-letters |3 |NTDOEXNBA|BONNET |ATONED |BANNED, BOATED*, DONATE, NANOBE*, TANNED, TENDON*| 13|21 | 21}} | {{R-letters |3 |NTDOEXNBA|BONNET |ATONED |BANNED, BOATED*, DONATE, NANOBE*, TANNED, TENDON*| 13|21 | 21}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 50|25|9|7|8|3| 311 | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|25|9|7|8|3| 311 | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|RUESOONER|c2time=9.67|c2sol=ERRONEOUS|33|58|72}} | {{R-conundrum|9|RUESOONER|c2time=9.67|c2sol=ERRONEOUS|33|58|72}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | {{YouTube|l6r6o8yH5-k}} (Rounds 1-3, Round 4 incomplete) (3:56 onwards) | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:1072}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1072}} | ||
Revision as of 16:36, 7 February 2022
Episode 1072 was broadcast on 4 January 1991, and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions V.
Lindsay Denyer played Tim Morrissey, with Tim Morrissey winning 58 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Denyer's numbers solution in Round 8 is the only recorded instance in which a player scored points in a numbers round via a declaration over 1000.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lindsay Denyer | Score | Tim Morrissey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBTAEJRFO | BOASTER | 7 – 7 | BOASTER | BOATERS, BORATES*, JERBOAS | 7 |
| 2 | ELRIMLACG | griller ☓ | 7 – 15 | ALLERGIC | MICELLAR* | 15 |
| 3 | NTDOEXNBA | BONNET | 13 – 21 | ATONED | BANNED, BOATED*, DONATE, NANOBE*, TANNED, TENDON* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 25 9 7 8 3 → 311 | 318 | 13 – 28 | 310
(9 − 3) × 50 + 25 − (8 + 7) |
CV: 311 = (25 + 7 − 3) × 9 + 50 |
31 |
| 5 | RNSIEEPWT | SIREN | 13 – 35 | PRESENT | ENTIRES*, ENTRIES*, NEWSIER*, PEEWITS, REPENTS*, REPINES*, RESPITE*, SERPENT*, TWINERS*, WESTERN*, WIENERS*, WINTERS* | 39 |
| 6 | RGNIOEDAI | ERODING | 20 – 42 | IGNORED | ORGANDIE, RADIOING* | 46 |
| 7 | TEOSQAHKN | THANES | 26 – 48 | HONEST | ATONES*, HASTEN*, SHAKEN*, THANKS, TOKENS* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 7 9 5 2 3 → 997 | 1001
(9 + 7 − 3) × (75 + 2) |
33 – 48 | 1008 |
CV: 997 = ((7 + 5) × 3 + 75) × 9 − 2 |
62 |
| 9 | RUESOONER | 33 – 58 | ERRONEOUS
(9.67 seconds) |
72 |
