Episode 250
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Episode 250 was broadcast on 28 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Clive Simkin played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 57 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Simkin | Score | Darryl Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDEAIWOEV | WAVERED | 0 – 8 | OVERAWED | 8 | |
| 2 | DTCIEHOST | CITED | 0 – 15 | DITCHES | STITCHED | 16 |
| 3 | GLEIVOPUA | PLAGUE | 6 – 21 | PLAGUE | EULOGIA* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 6 3 5 5 2 → 849 | 840 | 6 – 28 | 850
(6 × 5 + 5 − 3 + 2) × 25 |
|
30 |
| 5 | NJPSIIOHO | SPOON | 6 – 34 | POISON | SIPHON | 36 |
| 6 | MBEULEDON | MULED | 6 – 40 | NUMBED | EMBOLDEN* | 44 |
| 7 | GTSAENJOE | STAGE | 6 – 47 | NEGATES | GOATEES*, TANGOES* | 51 |
| 8 | 25 50 3 4 5 10 → 738 | 738
(10 + 5) × 50 − 4 × 3 |
16 – 47 | 736 |
|
61 |
| 9 | CHMSLATES | 16 – 57 | MATCHLESS
(1.75 seconds) |
71 |
