Episode 115

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Episode 115 was broadcast on 16 November 1983, as part of Series 3.

Mark Nyman played Fred Jean, with Mark Nyman winning 57 – 4. The Dictionary Corner guest was William Rushton, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mark Nyman Score Fred Jean Others Max.
1 NOSYARTIV 7 7 – 0 ? RATIONS*, TRAVOIS*, VARSITY* 7
2 WSOGDESNU SUNDEWS 14 – 0 ? 14
3 LJSIREOLS 7 21 – 0 ? JOLLIER*, JOLLIES*, LORISES*, RISSOLE* 21
4 50 100 9 4 10 7 → 891 891
?
31 – 0 ?

Best: 891 = (100 + 50) × (10 − 4) − 9

31
5 AYNEPFECS ? ? – ? ? ENCASE*, ESCAPE*, FAECES*, FENCES*, PAYEES*, PECANS*, SEANCE*, SPENCE* 37
6 RIGBAXOTM ? ? – ? ? GAMBIT*, MATRIX* 43
7 BABZENKUM ? ? – 4 ? BENUMB*, EMBANK*, UNMAKE* 49
8 50 1 10 9 5 6 → 669 ? 47 – 4 ?

Best: 669 = (50 − 6) × (10 + 5) + 9

59
9 RUULNGAAI INAUGURAL
(2 seconds)
57 – 4 69