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Episode 88
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Episode 88 was broadcast on 29 September 1983, as part of Series 3.
Jackie Nathan played Ted Wiles, with Ted Wiles winning 55 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jackie Nathan | Score | Ted Wiles | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NNGIOANGJ | ? | ? – ? | ? | NOGGIN* | 6 |
| 2 | KLEGISBNW | ? | ? – ? | ? | SKEWING*, SLEWING*, SWINGLE*, WINKLES* | 13 |
| 3 | TYNEIRANS | ? | ? – ? | ? | TYRANNIES*, TYRANNISE* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 1 5 2 8 10 → 616 | ? | 18 – 23 | ? |
Best: 616 = (5 + 1) × 100 + 8 × 2 |
41 |
| 5 | HECTUPCIH | ? | ? – ? | ? | HECTIC*, HICCUP*, PECTIC* | 47 |
| 6 | BLAEDZOFS | ? | ? – ? | ? | ALBEDOS* | 54 |
| 7 | QICNSELUS | ? | ? – ? | ? | CINQUES*, CLIQUES*, INCUSES*, QUINCES*, SEQUINS*, SILENUS*, SLUICES* | 61 |
| 8 | 50 10 3 1 9 4 → 239 | ? | 47 – 45 | ? |
Best: 239 = (9 − 4) × 50 − 10 − 1 |
71 |
| 9 | CIEEVUXET | 47 – 55 | EXECUTIVE
(? seconds) |
81 |
