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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. |
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| + | It is extremely unlikely that {{word|COMMUTERS}} would ever be used as a [[conundrum]] again on account of it being an -{{word|S}} plural. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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[[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 Beverley Isherwood as co-presenter]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Episodes with Dr Linda Barrett as arithmetician]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | [[Category:Episodes with Gyles Brandreth as a guest]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:18, 13 July 2021
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.
It is extremely unlikely that COMMUTERS would ever be used as a conundrum again on account of it being an -S plural.
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 |
