Episode 98

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Episode 98 was broadcast on 18 October 1983, as part of Series 3.

Andrew Long played William Bradford, with William Bradford winning 47 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Andrew Long	Score	William Bradford	Others	Max.
1	MPHOISTEF	MOIST	0 – 6	IMPOSE	HOMIEST*	7
2	IAERWTDUL	WAITER	0 – 13	TRAILED	DILUTER*, TRAWLED*, TWIRLED*	14
3	VOXLAINTE	LIVEN	0 – 20	ELATION	VEXATION*	22
4	50 10 2 5 3 2 → 139	139 ?	10 – 30	139 ?	Best: 139 = 50 × 3 − 10 − 2 ÷ 2	32
5	SUQBEOEDO	BODES	15 – 35	BODES	BOOED*, BUSED*, DEBUS*, DOBES*, DOUSE*, OBESE, OBOES*, QUODS*, SUEDE*	37
6	NRCIELSAN	CRANNIES	23 – 35	CLEANS	CARLINES*	45
7	KIZEGESOE	sizes ☓	23 – 40	GEESE	OGEES*, SEIZE*, SIEGE*	50
8	50 10 2 5 3 2 → 945	947 ?	30 – 47	947 ?	Best: 945 = (50 − 3) × 10 × 2 + 5	60
9	DAIMEEACT	EMACIATED (3.5 seconds)	40 – 47			70