Episode 549

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Episode 549 was broadcast on 17 April 1987, as part of Series 12.

Stephen Balment played Mike Tobias, with Mike Tobias winning 59 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anne Robinson, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Anne Robinson's introduction was sampled for the beginning of her first appearance as the show's presenter in 2021.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Stephen Balment	Score	Mike Tobias	Others	Max.
1	SCBIUDGER	BRIDGES	7 – 7	BRIDGES	BRUISED*, BUDGIES, CRUISED*, GUIDERS*, SCRIBED*	7
2	LTJAOKIVE	VIOLATE	14 – 14	VIOLATE		14
3	SNXAUIWNE	SWAIN	14 – 20	INSANE	AUXINS*, SIENNA*, UNISEX*, UNWISE*	20
4	1 5 8 6 9 2 → 585	589	14 – 30	585 (2 × 6 + 1) × 9 × 5		30
5	BMZOEYQAS	OBEYS	19 – 35	MAZES	EMBAYS*, ZYMASE*	36
6	WYHEIRGTA	WEIGHTY	26 – 42	WEIGHTY	HAYWIRE	43
7	LDSOANVTE	SLANTED	33 – 49	SOLVENT	SOLVATED*	51
8	75 1 2 4 5 6 → 607	608	33 – 59	607 75 × 4 × 2 + 6 + 1		61
9	IAMINTOIT	IMITATION (3.5 seconds)	43 – 59			71

External Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube (part 1) (Introduction and Round 1 only)