Episode 143
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Episode 143 was broadcast on 18 April 1984, as part of Series 4.
Alison Hepworth played Peter Skiba, with Peter Skiba winning 44 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alison Hepworth | Score | Peter Skiba | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NHETIIDLA | HINTED | 6 – 6 | HINTED | INHALED | 7 |
| 2 | LITERABNE | BANTER | 12 – 6 | entrail ☓ | LIBERATE, RENTABLE*, TREENAIL* | 15 |
| 3 | BIRLOLETN | bottler ☓ | 12 – 12 | BOILER | RETINOL* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 9 3 10 5 9 → 149 | 149
(5 − 3) × 75 − 9 ÷ 9 |
22 – 22 | 149
(5 − 3) × 75 − 9 ÷ 9 |
|
32 |
| 5 | ZFIONSLIY | NOISILY | 29 – 22 | LIONS | 39 | |
| 6 | VQSOATNOR | ROAST | 34 – 27 | ARSON | RATOONS | 46 |
| 7 | BEGEJGIWC | JIBE | 38 – 27 | BEE | BEIGE* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 4 3 7 8 3 → 715 | 711 | 38 – 34 | 714
(8 + 7) × 50 − 4 × 3 × 3 |
CV: 715 = (50 + 3 × 3) × (8 + 4) + 7 |
61 |
| 9 | TBDSESSIU | 38 – 44 | SUBSISTED
(21.25 seconds) |
71 |
