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This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. | This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the [[9 round format]]. | ||
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+ | Round 1 of this game featured the first known instance in which a 7-letter word ({{word|STINGER}}) was spelt out in order on the letters board. To date, no longer word has ever appeared in order. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Revision as of 01:58, 16 November 2015
Episode 637 was broadcast on 19 August 1987, as part of Series 13.
John Brooks played Mark Preston, with Mark Preston winning 80 – 0. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
This game is notable as being the first of only two times that a contestant has failed to score any points, and also for having the largest winning margin of all games played under the 9 round format.
Round 1 of this game featured the first known instance in which a 7-letter word (STINGER) was spelt out in order on the letters board. To date, no longer word has ever appeared in order.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Brooks | Score | Mark Preston | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ACSTINGER | TRACINGS | 0 – 18 | RECASTING | 18 | |
2 | DHMIOIGXO | DIM | 0 – 22 | DOOM | IDIOM | 23 |
3 | FNESIPLAY | PLANES | 0 – 29 | FINALES | LIFESPAN | 31 |
4 | 50 1 8 5 3 7 → 621 | 621 ☓ | 0 – 39 | 621
(8 + 5 − 1) × 50 + 7 × 3 |
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41 |
5 | OSTEHNVOT | SHOVE | 0 – 45 | TENTHS | TOSTONE* | 48 |
6 | ISNETNOVH | HONEST | 0 – 52 | TENSION | HISTONE*, INTONES, INVENTS, VENISON | 55 |
7 | SNUJELRAG | largens ☓ | 0 – 60 | GRANULES | 63 | |
8 | 75 8 3 5 10 6 → 211 | 213 | 0 – 70 | 211
75 × 3 − (8 + 6) |
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73 |
9 | aghinrttw* | 0 – 80 | THWARTING
(8 seconds) |
83 |