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Episode 1358

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Episode 1358 was broadcast on 15 February 1993, as part of Series 25.

Les Pye played Lynne Belgum, with Lynne Belgum winning 46 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: As Pye was blind, Richard read out his answer for the conundrum.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Les Pye Score Lynne Belgum Others Max.
1 ARKOSDEYW WORDS 0 – 6 SOAKED KEYWORDS*, WORKDAYS* 8
2 LITRDOPEM MODEL 0 – 12 PETROL IMPLORED*, IMPOLDER*, IMPORTED 16
3 IZRESNETO NOTES 0 – 18 TONERS SEROTINE 24
4 50 100 3 9 6 10 → 861 863
9 × 100 − 50 + 10 + 3
7 – 25 859
9 × 100 − (50 − 6 − 3)

CV: 861 = (100 + 50) × 6 − 3 × 10 − 9

34
5 HIQEUTSVJ QUIET 12 – 30 QUIET JUVIES*, QUIETS 40
6 ALTIRYCAA ALACRITY 20 – 30 RACIAL LACTARIA* 48
7 DULIXTNEH HUNTED 26 – 36 HUNTED DILUENT 55
8 75 6 9 4 1 4 → 605 605 ☓ 26 – 46 605
(9 − 1) × 75 + 6 − 4 ÷ 4


65
9 HANDTWIST WITHSTAND
(2.67 seconds)
36 – 46 75