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Episode 546

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Episode 546 was broadcast on 14 April 1987, as part of Series 12.

Keith Albans played Stephen Balment, with Stephen Balment winning 83 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

This game is notable as Stephen's score of 83 is both the highest debut score of anyone under the 9 round format, and the joint-highest 9-round score of all time.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Keith Albans Score Stephen Balment Others Max.
1 RSLOETANI RELATIONS 18 – 18 RELATIONS ORIENTALS, SEROTINAL* 18
2 WLDTOEIBR BROILED 25 – 25 TWIRLED TRILOBED* 26
3 NFNAUACIE FAUNA 25 – 31 NUANCE INFAUNAE* 34
4 50 6 1 7 1 3 → 141 141
3×50-7-1-1
35 – 41 141
3×50-7-1-1


44
5 ZRLSOIEDS SOILED 35 – 49 SOLDIERS 52
6 GTPAUISEF PAGES 35 – 56 UPSTAGE FATIGUES 60
7 DBLUIEYOR redoubly ☓ 35 – 63 BROILED BOULDER*, BUILDER*, BUIRDLY, DOUBLER 67
8 100 7 1 2 4 8 → 147 147
(4+1)×8+7+100
45 – 73 147
(4+1)×8+7+100


77
9 CATFAINTS 45 – 83 FANTASTIC
(27 seconds)
87