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[[Ian Lowe]] played [[Mary Spencer]], with Ian Lowe winning 61 - 18. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. | [[Ian Lowe]] played [[Mary Spencer]], with Ian Lowe winning 61 - 18. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Yvonne Warburton]]. | ||
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| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|Ian Lowe|Mary Spencer}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |HTESUQAFE|QUEST |QUEST |EQUATES | 5|5 | 7}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |DGIERBSUO|BRIDGES |BRIDGES |GROUSED, BODGERS, DISROBE*, BROGUES*, BRUISED*, BUDGIES*, DROGUES*, GUIDERS*, ROSEBUD*| 12|12 | 14}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |NDEAMLICE|MINCED |dilemma {{x}}|CLAIMED, DECLAIM, MEDICAL, DECIMAL*, CLEANED*, ENLACED*, DECLINE*, ENDEMIC*, MENACED*| 18|12 | | ||
| + | |||
| + | 21}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|100|8|4|1|7| 607 | ||
| + | |608|sol1=(7 - 1) x 100 + 8 | ||
| + | |— | ||
| + | |cv=607|solcv=4 x 100 + 8 x 25 + 7 | ||
| + | |25|12|31}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |HMDUEPIET|THUMPED |HUMID |IMPUTED, EMPTIED* | 32|12 | 38}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |NOEGIRGFE|FRINGE |IGNORE |FORGING, ENGORGE*, FOGGIER*, FOREIGN*, FREEING*, REEFING*| 38|18 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |IONTBAEWR|RATION |BATON |BARITONE, OBTAINER* | 44|18 | 53}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|50|8|1|9|3| 513 | ||
| + | |511|sol1=(9 + 1) x 50 + 8 + 3 | ||
| + | |504 | ||
| + | |cv=513|solcv=(8 - 1) x 75 - 9 - 3 | ||
| + | |51|18|63}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|MUDINERNE|c1time=28.75|c1sol=UNDERMINE|61|18|73}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0243}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0243}} | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 23 January 2011
Episode 243 was broadcast on 17 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Ian Lowe played Mary Spencer, with Ian Lowe winning 61 - 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Lowe | Score | Mary Spencer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HTESUQAFE | QUEST | 5 – 5 | QUEST | EQUATES | 7 |
| 2 | DGIERBSUO | BRIDGES | 12 – 12 | BRIDGES | GROUSED, BODGERS, DISROBE*, BROGUES*, BRUISED*, BUDGIES*, DROGUES*, GUIDERS*, ROSEBUD* | 14 |
| 3 | NDEAMLICE | MINCED | 18 – 12 | dilemma ☓ | CLAIMED, DECLAIM, MEDICAL, DECIMAL*, CLEANED*, ENLACED*, DECLINE*, ENDEMIC*, MENACED* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 100 8 4 1 7 → 607 | 608
(7 - 1) x 100 + 8 |
25 – 12 | — |
CV: 607 = 4 x 100 + 8 x 25 + 7 |
31 |
| 5 | HMDUEPIET | THUMPED | 32 – 12 | HUMID | IMPUTED, EMPTIED* | 38 |
| 6 | NOEGIRGFE | FRINGE | 38 – 18 | IGNORE | FORGING, ENGORGE*, FOGGIER*, FOREIGN*, FREEING*, REEFING* | 45 |
| 7 | IONTBAEWR | RATION | 44 – 18 | BATON | BARITONE, OBTAINER* | 53 |
| 8 | 75 50 8 1 9 3 → 513 | 511
(9 + 1) x 50 + 8 + 3 |
51 – 18 | 504 |
CV: 513 = (8 - 1) x 75 - 9 - 3 |
63 |
| 9 | MUDINERNE | UNDERMINE
(28.75 seconds) |
61 – 18 | 73 |
