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Episode 286
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Episode 286 was broadcast on 19 March 1985, and was the first semi-final of Series 6.
Olivia Lloyd played Helen Grayson, with Olivia Lloyd winning 59 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | OIivia Lloyd | Score | Helen Grayson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUELHCDBI | BELIED | 6 – 6 | EDIBLE | EDUCIBLE | 8 |
| 2 | AEOGDRWHM | WARMED | 12 – 12 | WORMED | HOMEWARD* | 16 |
| 3 | EAIRVGTSB | BRAVEST | 19 – 19 | BAITERS | VIBRATES, VIRGATES* | 24 |
| 4 | 25 10 3 3 7 10 → 380 | 392 | 19 – 29 | 380
(25 + 10 + 3) × 10 |
|
34 |
| 5 | EAETGVMFT | GAMETE | 25 – 35 | METAGE | 40 | |
| 6 | IUIODYNPC | IDIOCY | 31 – 35 | COPY | DUPION*, PIONIC* | 46 |
| 7 | IOETLNLDU | OUTLINED | 39 – 43 | UNTILLED | 54 | |
| 8 | 75 100 10 6 5 1 → 150 | 150
5 × 10 + 100 |
49 – 53 | 150
100 + 75 − (10 − 6 + 1) × 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | HITSGNOME | SOMETHING
(5.75 seconds) |
59 – 53 | 74 |
