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'''Episode 75''' was broadcast on 27 June 1983, and was the second quarter-final of [[Series 2]]. | '''Episode 75''' was broadcast on 27 June 1983, and was the second quarter-final of [[Series 2]]. | ||
| − | [[Peter Finley]] played [[Norma Nicholson]], with Norma Nicholson winning 49 | + | [[Peter Finley]] played [[Norma Nicholson]], with Norma Nicholson winning {{score|49|37}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Lesley Burnett]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Peter Finley|Norma Nicholson}} | {{Rounds-start|Peter Finley|Norma Nicholson}} | ||
{{R-letters |1 |MEYRJULTS|MYRTLES |? | | 7|0 | 7}} | {{R-letters |1 |MEYRJULTS|MYRTLES |? | | 7|0 | 7}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |2 |LONCIYALE|? | | + | {{R-letters |2 |LONCIYALE|? |6 |CLEANLY* | 7|6 | 14}} |
| − | {{R-letters |3 |VUHESDIFD| | + | {{R-letters |3 |VUHESDIFD|6 |6 |DISHED*, DUDISH*, FISHED*| 13|12 | 20}} |
{{R-numbers |4 | 25|100|2|8|3|4| 654 | {{R-numbers |4 | 25|100|2|8|3|4| 654 | ||
|?|sol1=? | |?|sol1=? | ||
|? | |? | ||
| − | |other=654|solother=(8 | + | |other=654|solother=(8 × 3 + 2) × 25 + 4 |
|20|12|30}} | |20|12|30}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |GPUEPXOGB|GOUGE |GOUGE | | 25|17 | 35}} | {{R-letters |5 |GPUEPXOGB|GOUGE |GOUGE | | 25|17 | 35}} | ||
| − | {{R-letters |6 |SISQKENWB| | + | {{R-letters |6 |SISQKENWB|6 |6 |SEWINS*, SINEWS*, SKEINS*, SWINES*| 31|23 | 41}} |
| − | {{R-letters |7 |RUSMINSEL| | + | {{R-letters |7 |RUSMINSEL|6 |6 |MISRULES* | 37|29 | 49}} |
{{R-numbers |8 | 50|25|6|8|2|1| 117 | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|25|6|8|2|1| 117 | ||
|? | |? | ||
|117|sol2=? | |117|sol2=? | ||
| − | |other=117|solother=25 | + | |other=117|solother=25 × (6 − 1) − 8 |
|37|39|59}} | |37|39|59}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|MROPSEIVI|c2time=4|c2sol=IMPROVISE|37|49|69}} | {{R-conundrum|9|MROPSEIVI|c2time=4|c2sol=IMPROVISE|37|49|69}} | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 14 August 2011
Episode 75 was broadcast on 27 June 1983, and was the second quarter-final of Series 2.
Peter Finley played Norma Nicholson, with Norma Nicholson winning 49 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Lesley Burnett.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Finley | Score | Norma Nicholson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MEYRJULTS | MYRTLES | 7 – 0 | ? | 7 | |
| 2 | LONCIYALE | ? | 7 – 6 | 6 | CLEANLY* | 14 |
| 3 | VUHESDIFD | 6 | 13 – 12 | 6 | DISHED*, DUDISH*, FISHED* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 100 2 8 3 4 → 654 | ?
? |
20 – 12 | ? |
Best: 654 = (8 × 3 + 2) × 25 + 4 |
30 |
| 5 | GPUEPXOGB | GOUGE | 25 – 17 | GOUGE | 35 | |
| 6 | SISQKENWB | 6 | 31 – 23 | 6 | SEWINS*, SINEWS*, SKEINS*, SWINES* | 41 |
| 7 | RUSMINSEL | 6 | 37 – 29 | 6 | MISRULES* | 49 |
| 8 | 50 25 6 8 2 1 → 117 | ? | 37 – 39 | 117
? |
Best: 117 = 25 × (6 − 1) − 8 |
59 |
| 9 | MROPSEIVI | 37 – 49 | IMPROVISE
(4 seconds) |
69 |
