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Episode 281
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Episode 281 was broadcast on 12 March 1985, as part of Series 6.
Clive Freedman played Neil Wilkins, with Clive Freedman winning 64 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clive Freedman | Score | Neil Wilkins | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STJINUEKZ | JUNKETS | 7 – 0 | SKINT | JUNKIES | 7 |
| 2 | CIEOGNAPC | COINAGE | 14 – 0 | PACING | COCAINE*, OCEANIC*, PAEONIC* | 14 |
| 3 | SALGTEELR | LARGEST | 21 – 7 | LARGEST | ALLEGES*, EAGLETS*, LEGATES*, REGALES*, REGLETS*, RELATES*, RETELLS*, STEALER*, STELLAR*, TELLERS* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 7 3 9 3 5 → 385 | 385
7 × 50 + 9 × 3 + 3 + 5 |
31 – 7 | 384 |
|
31 |
| 5 | MAPGOSEAL | SAMPLE | 37 – 13 | SAMPLE | AGAPES*, ASLOPE*, GALEAS*, GALOPS*, GLEAMS*, GOLEMS*, GOSPEL*, MAPLES, OMEGAS*, PLAGES*, PLASMA* | 37 |
| 6 | TDSOEWINF | FONDEST | 44 – 13 | newest ☓ | DOWNIEST | 45 |
| 7 | DNXAEMNUG | MANNED | 44 – 20 | UNNAMED | MUNDANE, DUNNAGE* | 52 |
| 8 | 75 25 5 8 4 7 → 637 | 637
8 × 75 + 25 + 5 + 7 |
54 – 30 | 637
(75 + 5) × 8 − 7 + 4 |
|
62 |
| 9 | NNSSBDEIL | BLINDNESS
(5.75 seconds) |
64 – 30 | ☓
(5 seconds) |
72 |
