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[[Bobbie Bennett]] played [[Maureen Kelly]], with Maureen Kelly winning {{score|42|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]]. | [[Bobbie Bennett]] played [[Maureen Kelly]], with Maureen Kelly winning {{score|42|23}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]]. | ||
− | Kelly's declaration of {{word|DEPILATES}} in Round 2 is the earliest known instance of any player declaring a nine-letter word, as well as the only known instance in which, pursuant to the game's original rules, a player received only 10 points instead of 18 for spotting a | + | Kelly's declaration of {{word|DEPILATES}} in Round 2 is the earliest known instance of any player declaring a nine-letter word, as well as the only known instance in which, pursuant to the game's original rules, a player received only 10 points instead of 18 for spotting a nine. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Revision as of 19:04, 19 January 2018
Episode 53 was broadcast on 19 May 1983, as part of Series 2.
Bobbie Bennett played Maureen Kelly, with Maureen Kelly winning 42 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.
Kelly's declaration of DEPILATES in Round 2 is the earliest known instance of any player declaring a nine-letter word, as well as the only known instance in which, pursuant to the game's original rules, a player received only 10 points instead of 18 for spotting a nine.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Bobbie Bennett | Score | Maureen Kelly | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | NMUOGWIGG | ? | ? – ? | ? | GOUGING*, MUGGING* | 7 |
2 | SLEADTEPI | ? | ? – ? | DEPILATES | 17 | |
3 | NCEODISNY | ? | ? – ? | ? | SECONDI*, SYNODIC* | 24 |
4 | 50 100 8 7 6 9 → 143 | ? | ? – ? | ? |
Best: 143 = 100 + 50 − 7 |
34 |
5 | STOEMTOIG | ? | ? – ? | ? | EGOTISM*, EGOTIST*, GOOIEST*, MOTTOES* | 41 |
6 | NIEGORYIQ | ? | ? – ? | ? | ERYNGO*, GROYNE*, IGNORE*, ORIGIN*, REGION* | 47 |
7 | EEGKUORBE | ? | 23 – 42 | ? | BROGUE*, BURGEE*, REBUKE*, REEBOK* | 53 |
8 | 75 9 3 2 6 6 → 880 | ? | 23 – 42 | ? |
Best: 880 = (75 × 6 − 9) × 2 − 6 ÷ 3 |
63 |
9 | SEMMOCTUR | 23 – 42 | COMMUTERS | 73 |