Episode 148
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Episode 148 was broadcast on 26 April 1984, as part of Series 4.
Sydney Price played Liam Johnstone, with Sydney Price winning 57 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sydney Price | Score | Liam Johnstone | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GDOISTEOD | STOOGED | 7 – 0 | GOOSED | DODGIEST | 8 |
| 2 | BSQZAIUKY | SQUIB | 12 – 5 | SQUIB | QUAKY*, QUAYS*, SQUAB* | 13 |
| 3 | IUNSBOALN | BOILS | 17 – 10 | BONUS | ALBINOS*, BUNIONS | 20 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 9 2 4 → 845 | 847
(9 + 2) × 75 + 6 × 4 − 2 |
24 – 17 | 847
(9 + 2) × 75 + 6 × 4 − 2 |
CV: 845 = (2 + 9) × (75 + 2) − (6 − 4) |
30 |
| 5 | TNLGEIDSL | TINGLED | 31 – 24 | SINGLET | DENTILS*, DINGLES*, GLINTED, LENTILS*, LINTELS*, SELLING*, SINGLED*, STILLED, TELLING*, TINGLES | 37 |
| 6 | OITBAISBM | 4 not asked | 31 – 30 | TAOISM | BOMBAST* | 44 |
| 7 | YTRHNTEIA | TREATY | 37 – 36 | THREAT | NATTIER*, NITRATE, TERTIAN* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 7 10 9 4 6 → 394 | 394
4 × 100 − 6 |
47 – 46 | 394
4 × 100 − 6 |
|
61 |
| 9 | SPALOOPSR | PROPOSALS
(5.5 seconds) |
57 – 46 | 71 |
