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'''Episode 442''' was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 9]]. | '''Episode 442''' was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 9]]. | ||
| − | [[David White]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning 49 | + | [[David White]] played [[David Trace]], with David Trace winning {{score|49|34}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Catherine Clarke]]. |
| + | |||
| + | ==Rounds== | ||
| + | {{Rounds-start|David White|David Trace}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |1 |NJSRPOIAI|APRONS |SPRAIN/PARSON|ASPIRIN*, PARISON*, SOPRANI| 6|6 | 7}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |2 |SREOGQCER|GROCERS |GROCERS | | 13|13 | 14}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |3 |FMGZOEAOU|ZEUGMA |GAUZE | | 19|13 | 20}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|50|6|6|3|5| 725 | ||
| + | |724 | ||
| + | |725|sol2=(6 + 3) × 75 + 50 | ||
| + | |19|23|30}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |5 |TDOEPNLOR|TROOPED |POODLE |DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO*| 26|23 | 37}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |6 |SDWDIEILN|WINDED |SWINDLED |DWINDLES*, SIDEWIND*| 26|31 | 45}} | ||
| + | {{R-letters |7 |TSXEANMEA|EMANATES |EMANATES |MANATEES* | 34|39 | 53}} | ||
| + | {{R-numbers |8 | 5|7|4|5|9|3| 834 | ||
| + | |833 {{x}} | ||
| + | |— | ||
| + | |cv=834|solcv=(4 × 5 × 5 − 7) × 9 − 3 | ||
| + | |34|39|63}} | ||
| + | {{R-conundrum|9|LSLUMBUNK|c2time=11.67|c2sol=NUMBSKULL|34|49|73}} | ||
| + | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:0442}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:0442}} | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Series 9]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 9]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Semi-finals]] | ||
[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
| − | |||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | [[Category:Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | [[Category:Episodes with Catherine Clarke as lexicographer]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:08, 16 March 2021
Episode 442 was broadcast on 30 May 1986, and was the first semi-final of Series 9.
David White played David Trace, with David Trace winning 49 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David White | Score | David Trace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NJSRPOIAI | APRONS | 6 – 6 | SPRAIN/PARSON | ASPIRIN*, PARISON*, SOPRANI | 7 |
| 2 | SREOGQCER | GROCERS | 13 – 13 | GROCERS | 14 | |
| 3 | FMGZOEAOU | ZEUGMA | 19 – 13 | GAUZE | 20 | |
| 4 | 75 50 6 6 3 5 → 725 | 724 | 19 – 23 | 725
(6 + 3) × 75 + 50 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TDOEPNLOR | TROOPED | 26 – 23 | POODLE | DROPLET*, PELOTON*, POOTLED*, PORTEND, ROOTLED*, TORPEDO* | 37 |
| 6 | SDWDIEILN | WINDED | 26 – 31 | SWINDLED | DWINDLES*, SIDEWIND* | 45 |
| 7 | TSXEANMEA | EMANATES | 34 – 39 | EMANATES | MANATEES* | 53 |
| 8 | 5 7 4 5 9 3 → 834 | 833 ☓ | 34 – 39 | — |
CV: 834 = (4 × 5 × 5 − 7) × 9 − 3 |
63 |
| 9 | LSLUMBUNK | 34 – 49 | NUMBSKULL
(11.67 seconds) |
73 |
