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Episode 552
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Episode 552 was broadcast on 22 April 1987, as part of Series 12.
Stephen Haggerty played Shirley Morris, with Shirley Morris winning 37 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anne Robinson, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen Haggerty | Score | Shirley Morris | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UELKAYRON | RAYON | 5 – 0 | LARK | YOUNKER* | 7 |
| 2 | THUSOLEVI | HOLIEST | 12 – 0 | SHOVEL | OUTLIVES | 15 |
| 3 | AENLISOTL | tallest ☓ | 12 – 7 | TALLIES | STALLION*, TOENAILS* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 7 1 2 10 9 → 132 | 132
(1 + 2) × 10 + 9 − 7 + 100 |
22 – 7 | — |
|
33 |
| 5 | NVIDEUMYO | MOUND | 27 – 7 | monied ☓ | UNMOVED* | 40 |
| 6 | AESZIBAQO | BAIZE | 27 – 13 | BAIZES | BAASIE*, BAIZAS* | 46 |
| 7 | EUNGIDCBR | BRIDGE | 27 – 20 | CURBING | REDUCING | 54 |
| 8 | 100 5 8 4 9 10 → 231 | 230 ☓ | 27 – 27 | 229
(10 − 8) × 100 + 4 × 5 + 9 |
CV: 231 = (10 − 8) × 100 + 4 × 9 − 5 |
64 |
| 9 | BLUETAPER | 27 – 37 | REPUTABLE
(18 seconds) |
74 |
