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[[Allan Saldanha]] played [[Tim Morrissey]], with Allan Saldanha winning {{score|61|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | [[Allan Saldanha]] played [[Tim Morrissey]], with Allan Saldanha winning {{score|61|57}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Nigel Rees]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. | ||
| − | It's noteworthy that Saldanha scored all maximums on the letters and numbers, and just needed to solve the conundrum for a [[ | + | It's noteworthy that Saldanha scored all maximums on the [[letters game|letters]] and [[numbers game|numbers]], and just needed to solve the [[conundrum]] for a [[max game]], which would have given him back-to-back perfect scores, following on from his [[Episode 1903|previous match]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-conundrum|9|BEARDSLIY|c2time=21|c2sol=DESIRABLY|61|57|71}} | {{R-conundrum|9|BEARDSLIY|c2time=21|c2sol=DESIRABLY|61|57|71}} | ||
{{Rounds-end}} | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
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{{DEFAULTSORT:1906}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:1906}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:22, 20 June 2022
Episode 1906 was broadcast on 19 December 1996, and was the second semi-final in the final stages of the Supreme Championship.
Allan Saldanha played Tim Morrissey, with Allan Saldanha winning 61 – 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
It's noteworthy that Saldanha scored all maximums on the letters and numbers, and just needed to solve the conundrum for a max game, which would have given him back-to-back perfect scores, following on from his previous match.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Allan Saldanha | Score | Tim Morrissey | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMSEOAJNI | AMNIOTES | 8 – 0 | ATOMISE | 8 | |
| 2 | PSRUEHLAQ | HAULERS | 15 – 7 | PLUSHER | PERUSAL*, PLAQUES, SPHERAL* | 15 |
| 3 | RGSEIANCI | CREASING | 23 – 15 | CREASING | REAGINIC* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 10 4 2 3 7 → 610 | 610
4 × 2 × 75 + 10 |
33 – 25 | 610
4 × 2 × 75 + 10 |
|
33 |
| 5 | DBOEODAKF | BOOKED | 39 – 31 | BOOKED | ABODED*, BOAKED* | 39 |
| 6 | TRCEIEZGI | RECITE | 45 – 37 | RECITE | TIERCE* | 45 |
| 7 | XWEBTOUNS | SEXTON | 51 – 37 | bounts ☓ | BESTOW, BUTEOS*, OBTUSE, SUBNET* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 9 7 1 5 8 → 730 | 730
(75 − (7 − 5)) × (9 + 1) |
61 – 47 | 730
(9 + 1) × 75 − (8 + 5 + 7) |
|
61 |
| 9 | BEARDSLIY | 61 – 57 | DESIRABLY
(21 seconds) |
71 |
