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'''Episode 806''' was broadcast on 25 August 1988, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 16]].
 
'''Episode 806''' was broadcast on 25 August 1988, and was the first quarter-final of [[Series 16]].
  
[[Steve Williams]] played [[Gareth Hughes]], with Steve Williams winning 52 - 44. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bill Tidy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]].
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[[Steve Williams]] played [[Gareth Hughes]], with Steve Williams winning {{score|52|44}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Bill Tidy]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters  |3 |HLRUEELZE|HURL    |HEELER  |HELLER*, REHEEL*    | 13|12 | 19}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |HLRUEELZE|HURL    |HEELER  |HELLER*, REHEEL*    | 13|12 | 19}}
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 50|6|1|9|10|5| 468
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 50|6|1|9|10|5| 468
|467|sol1=(9 x 50) + 10 + 6 + 1
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|467|sol1=9 × 50 + 10 + 6 + 1
|469|sol2=(50 x 10) - (5 x 6) - 1
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|469|sol2=50 × 10 5 × 6 1
|cv=468|solcv=((10 / 5) + 50) x 9
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|cv=468|solcv=(10 ÷ 5 + 50) × 9
 
|20|19|29}}
 
|20|19|29}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |RPPUOHTEC|PROPHET  |CHOPPER  |CHUPPOT*, RETOUCH*, TOUCHER| 27|26 | 36}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |RPPUOHTEC|PROPHET  |CHOPPER  |CHUPPOT*, RETOUCH*, TOUCHER| 27|26 | 36}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |PWTOEVROR|OVERTOP  |POORER  |POTRERO*, TROOPER  | 42|34 | 61}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |PWTOEVROR|OVERTOP  |POORER  |POTRERO*, TROOPER  | 42|34 | 61}}
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|5|8|3|3|7| 185
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|5|8|3|3|7| 185
|185|sol1=(3 x 75) - (5 x 8)
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|185|sol1=3 × 75 5 × 8
|185|sol2=((5 - 3) x 75) + (7 x (8 - 3))
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|185|sol2=(5 3) × 75 + 7 × (8 3)
 
|52|44|71}}
 
|52|44|71}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|MINIROSES|sol=REMISSION|52|44|81}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|MINIROSES|sol=REMISSION|52|44|81}}

Revision as of 23:30, 8 August 2011

Episode 806 was broadcast on 25 August 1988, and was the first quarter-final of Series 16.

Steve Williams played Gareth Hughes, with Steve Williams winning 52 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Steve Williams Score Gareth Hughes Others Max.
1 SSDEAIXNC CANDIES 7 – 0 DANCES ASCENDS*, INCASED*, INCASES* 7
2 WNCEUNAQR CANNER 13 – 6 CANNER CUNNER*, NUANCE*, WANNER* 13
3 HLRUEELZE HURL 13 – 12 HEELER HELLER*, REHEEL* 19
4 50 6 1 9 10 5 → 468 467
9 × 50 + 10 + 6 + 1
20 – 19 469
50 × 10 − 5 × 6 − 1

CV: 468 = (10 ÷ 5 + 50) × 9

29
5 RPPUOHTEC PROPHET 27 – 26 CHOPPER CHUPPOT*, RETOUCH*, TOUCHER 36
6 LTSIIANKE LANKIEST 35 – 34 LANKIEST SAINTLIKE* 54
7 PWTOEVROR OVERTOP 42 – 34 POORER POTRERO*, TROOPER 61
8 75 5 8 3 3 7 → 185 185
3 × 75 − 5 × 8
52 – 44 185
(5 − 3) × 75 + 7 × (8 − 3)


71
9 MINIROSES 52 – 44 REMISSION 81