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'''Episode 1298''' was broadcast on 17 August 1992, as part of [[Series 24]]. | '''Episode 1298''' was broadcast on 17 August 1992, as part of [[Series 24]]. | ||
| − | [[Norman Christian]] played [[John Watkin]], with Norman Christian winning 40 | + | [[Norman Christian]] played [[John Watkin]], with Norman Christian winning {{score|40|27}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Philip Franks]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Judy Pearsall]]. |
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Norman Christian|John Watkin}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |GRFOOESYP|foregos {{x}}|goofers {{x}}|SPOOFERY* | 0|0 | 8}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |NTRSEIDAL|slantier {{x}}|STRAINED |DETRAINS*, ENTRAILS*, ISLANDER, LANDTIES*, LATRINES*, RANDIEST, RATLINES*, TENDRILS, TRENAILS*| 0|8 | 16}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |DZGSEUTID|STUDIED |GUSTED | | 7|8 | 23}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|8|5|4|1|5| 261 | ||
| + | |261|sol1=(5 + 5) × 25 + 8 + 4 − 1 | ||
| + | |262 | ||
| + | |17|8|33}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |XNFTUCEAB|BANE |unfat {{x}}|BUTANE, FAUCET | 21|8 | 39}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |PPEOAGDMI|MAPPED |MAPPED |MEGAPOD* | 27|14 | 46}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |HBERVEAJH|BEAVER |BEAVER |BEHAVE*, HEAVER* | 33|20 | 52}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|1|10|9|5|9| 372 | ||
| + | |373|sol1=75 × 5 − (1 + 10 − 9) | ||
| + | |373|sol2=75 × 5 − (1 + 9 ÷ 9) | ||
| + | |cv=372|solcv=(75 + 9 − 1 + 10) × (9 − 5) | ||
| + | |40|27|62}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|GIRLCHEAT|sol=LETHARGIC|40|27|72}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:1298}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1298}} | ||
Latest revision as of 15:44, 11 October 2021
Episode 1298 was broadcast on 17 August 1992, as part of Series 24.
Norman Christian played John Watkin, with Norman Christian winning 40 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Norman Christian | Score | John Watkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GRFOOESYP | foregos ☓ | 0 – 0 | goofers ☓ | SPOOFERY* | 8 |
| 2 | NTRSEIDAL | slantier ☓ | 0 – 8 | STRAINED | DETRAINS*, ENTRAILS*, ISLANDER, LANDTIES*, LATRINES*, RANDIEST, RATLINES*, TENDRILS, TRENAILS* | 16 |
| 3 | DZGSEUTID | STUDIED | 7 – 8 | GUSTED | 23 | |
| 4 | 25 8 5 4 1 5 → 261 | 261
(5 + 5) × 25 + 8 + 4 − 1 |
17 – 8 | 262 |
|
33 |
| 5 | XNFTUCEAB | BANE | 21 – 8 | unfat ☓ | BUTANE, FAUCET | 39 |
| 6 | PPEOAGDMI | MAPPED | 27 – 14 | MAPPED | MEGAPOD* | 46 |
| 7 | HBERVEAJH | BEAVER | 33 – 20 | BEAVER | BEHAVE*, HEAVER* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 1 10 9 5 9 → 372 | 373
75 × 5 − (1 + 10 − 9) |
40 – 27 | 373
75 × 5 − (1 + 9 ÷ 9) |
CV: 372 = (75 + 9 − 1 + 10) × (9 − 5) |
62 |
| 9 | GIRLCHEAT | 40 – 27 | LETHARGIC | 72 |
