Episode 1140
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Episode 1140 was broadcast on 10 July 1991, as part of Series 22.
David Munday played Bette Amor, with Bette Amor winning 55 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Munday | Score | Bette Amor | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AEATLSRNS | SLANTER | 0 – 8 | SALTERNS | ARSENALS*, SEALANTS* | 8 |
| 2 | FGNSOIKLW | SLOWING | 7 – 15 | FLOWING | WOLFSKIN | 16 |
| 3 | EASTIILBS | BESTIAL | 7 – 33 | STABILISE | SIBILATES | 34 |
| 4 | 50 8 6 6 1 3 → 702 | 702
(8 + 6) × 50 + 3 − 1 |
17 – 43 | 702
(8 + 6) × 50 + 6 − (3 + 1) |
|
44 |
| 5 | NGOERWRUT | WRONGER | 24 – 50 | GRUNTER | GROUTER*, OUTGREW*, REGROWN* | 51 |
| 6 | IEPTNAYEH | PAINT | 29 – 55 | PITHY | HEPTANE* | 58 |
| 7 | DBDAIEGTL | BAITED | 35 – 55 | — | DILATED*, GLADDIE*, LIGATED | 65 |
| 8 | 50 2 1 4 10 2 → 563 | 564
(50 + 2) × (10 + 1) − 4 × 2 |
42 – 55 | — |
CV: 563 = (50 + 4 + 2) × 10 + 2 + 1 |
75 |
| 9 | NUNISRUDE | 42 – 55 | underside ☓
(27.5 seconds) |
UNINSURED | 85 |
