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Latest revision as of 21:36, 16 March 2021
Episode 261 was broadcast on 12 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Richard MacFarlane played Sheila Alder, with Sheila Alder winning 29 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
MacFarlane's score of 27 is the lowest ever obtained by a contestant who spotted a nine-letter word.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard MacFarlane | Score | Sheila Alder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OLNESGAET | onstage ☓ | 0 – 7 | LONGEST | ELONGATES | 18 |
| 2 | XIFCEUTPJ | EXIT | 4 – 11 | EXIT | CUTIE, JUICE | 23 |
| 3 | TIDNAOTYA | TAINT | 4 – 17 | ATTAIN | DITTANY* | 30 |
| 4 | 75 1 7 4 6 8 → 793 | — | 4 – 17 | — |
CV: 793 = (4 × 6 + 75) × 8 + 1 |
40 |
| 5 | REUDNGEON | UNDERGONE | 22 – 17 | DUNGEON | 58 | |
| 6 | MENEIDLQO | MINED | 27 – 17 | monied ☓ | DOLINE*, DOLMEN*, INDOLE*, LIMNED*, MOILED, MOLINE*, OILMEN* | 64 |
| 7 | DAHMUOPSI | HOPS | 27 – 22 | PIOUS | APHIDS*, MISHAP*, MODISH*, MOPISH*, PODIUM, SODIUM* | 70 |
| 8 | 75 50 8 4 6 6 → 914 | — | 27 – 29 | 912
(6 + 6) × 75 + 4 + 8 |
CV: 914 = (8 + 4) × 75 + 50 − 6 × 6 |
80 |
| 9 | IVYLUCOSI | ☓
(17.75 seconds) |
27 – 29 | VICIOUSLY | 90 |
