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[[Harvey Freeman]] played [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]], with Harvey Freeman winning {{score|45|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sally James]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | [[Harvey Freeman]] played [[John Clarke (Series 11)|John Clarke]], with Harvey Freeman winning {{score|45|38}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Sally James]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. | ||
− | NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as | + | NOTE: The [[conundrum]] was illegal as {{word|SHORTWAVE}} is only specified in the [[Concise Oxford Dictionary|COD7]] as two words. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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[[Category:9-round games]] | [[Category:9-round games]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions III]] | [[Category:Episodes in Championship of Champions III]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Championship of Champions semi-finals]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | [[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]] | ||
[[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] | [[Category:Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter]] |
Latest revision as of 02:43, 15 January 2023
Episode 599 was broadcast on 26 June 1987, and was the first semi-final of Championship of Champions III.
Harvey Freeman played John Clarke, with Harvey Freeman winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SHORTWAVE is only specified in the COD7 as two words.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | John Clarke | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | FCTOUAYNO | COUNTY | 6 – 6 | TOUCAN | TYCOON* | 6 |
2 | DBDEIERCX | DERIDE | 6 – 13 | DECIDER | DECRIED | 13 |
3 | BMRAIASUE | URAEMIA | 13 – 13 | BRUISE | AUMBRIES | 21 |
4 | 4 5 1 1 6 6 → 964 | — | 13 – 13 | — |
CV: 960 = (6 + 1 + 1) × 5 × 4 × 6 |
28 |
5 | TASEWIDEN | INSTEAD | 20 – 20 | WAISTED | ANDESITE* | 36 |
6 | LVSIOATOE | VIOLATES | 28 – 28 | VIOLATES | 44 | |
7 | CALITEFAS | ELASTIC | 35 – 28 | FACILE | ACETALS*, FACIALS*, FALCATE*, FASCIAE*, FASCIAL*, LACIEST*, LACTASE*, LATICES*, SEALIFT* | 51 |
8 | 100 3 4 6 9 1 → 436 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
45 – 38 | 436
(100 + 9) × 4 |
|
61 |
9 | OVERTHAWS | whatsoever ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
45 – 38 | SHORTWAVE | 71 |
Categories:
- Episodes with round details
- 9-round games
- Episodes in Championship of Champions III
- Championship of Champions semi-finals
- Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley
- Episodes with Cathy Hytner as co-presenter
- Episodes with Carol Vorderman as arithmetician
- Episodes with Della Thompson as lexicographer
- Episodes with Sally James as a guest
- Episodes affected by administrative errors