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Latest revision as of 13:35, 13 July 2021

Episode 73 was broadcast on 23 June 1983, and was the eighth qualifying preliminary of Series 2.

Philip Nelkon played Philip Appleby, with Philip Nelkon winning 57 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Philip Nelkon Score Philip Appleby Others Max.
1 XKGAEHODE HOAXED 6 – 6 HOAXED 6
2 GHUNOUDAS 6 12 – 12 6 SANDHOG* 13
3 ROSIABIQL BAILORS 19 – 12 ? 20
4 25 3 2 4 5 7 → 401 401
?
29 – 22 401
?

Best: 401 = (7 + 5 + 4) × 25 + 3 − 2

30
5 AWTEBEAWF 5 34 – 22 ? ABAFT*, ABATE* 35
6 TEYIPELCA PILEATE 41 – 29 CALIPEE EPILATE*, PLICATE*, TYPICAL* 42
7 ROECGDIEB 6 47 – 35 6 ICEBERG* 49
8 25 1 7 3 5 10 → 146 ? 47 – 45 146
?

Best: 146 = 25 × (5 + 1) − 7 + 3

59
9 TOOLCUNIE ELOCUTION
(2 seconds)
57 – 45 69