Episode 140

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Episode 140 was broadcast on 12 April 1984, as part of Series 4.

Christine Hunt played Peter Skiba, with Peter Skiba winning 50 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Christine Hunt	Score	Peter Skiba	Others	Max.
1	PTOGSANPE	STOPPAGE	8 – 0	PANTS		8
2	YUSANBETL	UNABLE	14 – 6	BLEATS	ABSENTLY*, UNSTABLE, UNSTABLY*	16
3	STIVEDCIM	DIVEST	14 – 13	DICIEST	DEISTIC*, VICTIMS*, VISITED*	23
4	50 8 3 9 4 6 → 748	749 ?	21 – 20	749 ?	CV: 748 = ? Best: 748 = (9 + 6) × 50 − 8 ÷ 4	33
5	JGCOAEKNW	WAKEN	26 – 20	WAGE	AWOKEN	39
6	STIROBGIN	strobing ☓	26 – 28	RIOTINGS	ORBITINGS	57
7	VYOLISENF	FLIES	31 – 33	NOISE	OLEFINS*	64
8	50 100 5 7 4 8 → 874	873 ?	38 – 40	873 ?	CV: 874 = ? Best: 874 = (100 + 8 × 4) × 7 − 50	74
9	YTLOIENLV		38 – 50	VIOLENTLY (3 seconds)		84