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'''Episode 899''' was broadcast on 22 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | '''Episode 899''' was broadcast on 22 August 1989, as part of [[Series 18]]. | ||
| − | [[Andrew Balkin]] played [[Mark Pont]], with Mark Pont winning 44 | + | [[Andrew Balkin]] played [[Mark Pont]], with Mark Pont winning {{score|44|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Brian Johnston]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Della Thompson]]. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |VGTIADGID|DIGIT |AVID |DAVIT, GADID* | 13|14 | 19}} | {{R-letters |3 |VGTIADGID|DIGIT |AVID |DAVIT, GADID* | 13|14 | 19}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 4|10|6|2|1|10| 723 | {{R-numbers |4 | 4|10|6|2|1|10| 723 | ||
| − | |723|sol1= | + | |723|sol1=(10 + 2) × 6 × 10 + 4 − 1 |
|726 | |726 | ||
|23|14|29}} | |23|14|29}} | ||
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{{R-letters |7 |OEMVRBLON|MOVER |BLOOMER | | 30|34 | 51}} | {{R-letters |7 |OEMVRBLON|MOVER |BLOOMER | | 30|34 | 51}} | ||
{{R-numbers |8 | 75|3|5|2|2|10| 154 | {{R-numbers |8 | 75|3|5|2|2|10| 154 | ||
| − | |154|sol1= | + | |154|sol1=75 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 + 2 |
| − | |154|sol2= | + | |154|sol2=(5 + 3) × 10 + 75 − 2 ÷ 2 |
|40|44|61}} | |40|44|61}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|PLANSIGHS|sol=SPLASHING|40|44|71}} | {{R-conundrum|9|PLANSIGHS|sol=SPLASHING|40|44|71}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 8 August 2011
Episode 899 was broadcast on 22 August 1989, as part of Series 18.
Andrew Balkin played Mark Pont, with Mark Pont winning 44 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Brian Johnston, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Balkin | Score | Mark Pont | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFETZFAIJ | trife ☓ | 0 – 6 | TARIFF | ZAFFER*, ZAFFRE* | 6 |
| 2 | RDGAIURNG | GUARDING | 8 – 14 | GUARDING | 14 | |
| 3 | VGTIADGID | DIGIT | 13 – 14 | AVID | DAVIT, GADID* | 19 |
| 4 | 4 10 6 2 1 10 → 723 | 723
(10 + 2) × 6 × 10 + 4 − 1 |
23 – 14 | 726 |
|
29 |
| 5 | CRKREIAYS | SCARIER | 30 – 21 | CARRIES | RICKEYS*, SARKIER* | 36 |
| 6 | RDONLIWSA | SNAIL | 30 – 27 | DRAINS | ORDINALS | 44 |
| 7 | OEMVRBLON | MOVER | 30 – 34 | BLOOMER | 51 | |
| 8 | 75 3 5 2 2 10 → 154 | 154
75 × 2 + 10 ÷ 5 + 2 |
40 – 44 | 154
(5 + 3) × 10 + 75 − 2 ÷ 2 |
|
61 |
| 9 | PLANSIGHS | 40 – 44 | SPLASHING | 71 |
