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'''Episode 420''' was broadcast on 30 April 1986, as part of [[Series 9]]. | '''Episode 420''' was broadcast on 30 April 1986, as part of [[Series 9]]. | ||
| − | [[David White]] played [[Ann Thompson]], with David White winning 68 | + | [[David White]] played [[Ann Thompson]], with David White winning {{score|68|24}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. |
NOTE: In round 5, White's declaration of {{word|UNSCALES}} was originally disallowed, but at the end of the show it was reinstated, but since they decided that 24 was a low enough score anyway, Ann kept the 5 points she accrued from that round. | NOTE: In round 5, White's declaration of {{word|UNSCALES}} was originally disallowed, but at the end of the show it was reinstated, but since they decided that 24 was a low enough score anyway, Ann kept the 5 points she accrued from that round. | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |SNGOEONTR|GENTOOS |STRONG |NORTENOS*, RONTGENS*| 21|0 | 23}} | {{R-letters |3 |SNGOEONTR|GENTOOS |STRONG |NORTENOS*, RONTGENS*| 21|0 | 23}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 50|10|2|7|1|10| 426 | {{R-numbers |4 | 50|10|2|7|1|10| 426 | ||
| − | |427|sol1=(50 + 10 + 1) | + | |427|sol1=(50 + 10 + 1) × 7 |
| − | |427|sol2= | + | |427|sol2=(50 − 7) × 10 − (2 + 1) |
| − | |cv=426|solcv= | + | |cv=426|solcv=(50 − 7) × 10 − (10 ÷ 2 − 1) |
|28|7|33}} | |28|7|33}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |SSNAICELU|UNSCALES**|CLUES |ISSUANCE*, LACINESS*, LUNACIES, SANICLES*, SCALENUS*| 36|12 | 41}} | {{R-letters |5 |SSNAICELU|UNSCALES**|CLUES |ISSUANCE*, LACINESS*, LUNACIES, SANICLES*, SCALENUS*| 36|12 | 41}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |CRGUEFEDG|REFUGE |RUGGED |FRUGGED*, REFUGED | 48|24 | 56}} | {{R-letters |7 |CRGUEFEDG|REFUGE |RUGGED |FRUGGED*, REFUGED | 48|24 | 56}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 7|8|1|9|2|2| 296 | {{R-numbers |8 | 7|8|1|9|2|2| 296 | ||
| − | |296|sol1= | + | |296|sol1=(2 × 2 × 9 + 1) × 8 |
| − | | | + | |— |
|58|24|66}} | |58|24|66}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|DEEPCROSS|c1time=10.33|c1sol=PROCESSED|68|24|76}} | {{R-conundrum|9|DEEPCROSS|c1time=10.33|c1sol=PROCESSED|68|24|76}} | ||
Revision as of 19:20, 3 July 2011
Episode 420 was broadcast on 30 April 1986, as part of Series 9.
David White played Ann Thompson, with David White winning 68 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
NOTE: In round 5, White's declaration of UNSCALES was originally disallowed, but at the end of the show it was reinstated, but since they decided that 24 was a low enough score anyway, Ann kept the 5 points she accrued from that round.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David White | Score | Ann Thompson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FHSODTNIE | FOISTED | 7 – 0 | SHINED | HEDONIST | 8 |
| 2 | YVORUKSAT | SAVOURY | 14 – 0 | SAVORY | 15 | |
| 3 | SNGOEONTR | GENTOOS | 21 – 0 | STRONG | NORTENOS*, RONTGENS* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 10 2 7 1 10 → 426 | 427
(50 + 10 + 1) × 7 |
28 – 7 | 427
(50 − 7) × 10 − (2 + 1) |
CV: 426 = (50 − 7) × 10 − (10 ÷ 2 − 1) |
33 |
| 5 | SSNAICELU | UNSCALES** | 36 – 12 | CLUES | ISSUANCE*, LACINESS*, LUNACIES, SANICLES*, SCALENUS* | 41 |
| 6 | FPTRAEDOT | PATTED | 42 – 18 | POTTER | TETRAPOD* | 49 |
| 7 | CRGUEFEDG | REFUGE | 48 – 24 | RUGGED | FRUGGED*, REFUGED | 56 |
| 8 | 7 8 1 9 2 2 → 296 | 296
(2 × 2 × 9 + 1) × 8 |
58 – 24 | — |
|
66 |
| 9 | DEEPCROSS | PROCESSED
(10.33 seconds) |
68 – 24 | 76 |
