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Episode 526
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Episode 526 was broadcast on 17 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
Martyn Horwell played Derek Roddis, with Martyn Horwell winning 51 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Martyn Horwell | Score | Derek Roddis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TPOVEMANU | unopen ☓ | 0 – 4 | POUT | PANTOUM*, PUTAMEN* | 7 |
| 2 | STSEXTIEH | SEXIEST | 7 – 4 | SHEETS | SEXTETS, THEISTS* | 14 |
| 3 | TNAJIYWOV | WAIT | 11 – 8 | WAIT | VANITY | 20 |
| 4 | 75 10 9 5 7 6 → 344 | 344
7 × 5 × 10 − 6 |
21 – 8 | 345 |
|
30 |
| 5 | RSTARNSOE | ROASTERS | 29 – 16 | ROASTERS | ASSENTOR*, ASSERTOR*, SANTEROS*, SENATORS, SNORTERS*, TREASONS | 38 |
| 6 | FDAMOCOBU | DUMB | 33 – 20 | FOAM | COMBO, COOMB*, DUMBO*, DUOMO* | 43 |
| 7 | LRMANEISP | MINERALS | 41 – 28 | MINERALS | IMPALERS*, IMPANELS*, LAMPERNS*, LEMPIRAS*, MANIPLES*, MARLINES, PRALINES* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 7 3 2 10 → 591 | 591
(10 − 2) × 75 − (5 − 3) − 7 |
51 – 38 | 591
(10 − 2) × 75 − (5 − 3) − 7 |
|
61 |
| 9 | GENKIPTIC | 51 – 48 | PICKETING
(9 seconds) |
71 |
