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Episode 575

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Episode 575 was broadcast on 25 May 1987, as part of Series 12.

Carl Varney played Matthew Francis, with Matthew Francis winning 41 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Carl Varney Score Matthew Francis Others Max.
1 GONILSAVU SLAVING 7 – 0 LOVING AVULSING*, AVULSION 8
2 MNILROBUG BORING 13 – 6 BORING RUMBLING 16
3 KESOMUGPE MOUSE 18 – 11 MOPES MUSKEG* 22
4 100 3 5 3 8 4 → 708 708
(3 + 4) × 100 + 8
28 – 21 708
(3 + 4) × 100 + 8


32
5 HBANGOWRE BANGER 34 – 27 HANGER WAGONER* 39
6 LIYTONGED TONED 39 – 27 dotingly ☓ GLINTED*, LENTOID*, TINGLED* 46
7 RZIAQSLEJ RAILS 39 – 34 JAILERS JEZAILS 53
8 50 100 4 6 6 10 → 777 780 39 – 41 778
(10 + 4) × (50 + 6) − 6

CV: 776 Best: 776 = (10 + 6) × 50 − 6 × 4

60
9 ainoopprt* propation ☓
(10.5 seconds)
39 – 41 APPORTION 70