Episode 159

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Episode 159 was broadcast on 16 May 1984, as part of Series 4.

Zuby Skinner played Mike Willis, with Mike Willis winning 59 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Zuby Skinner	Score	Mike Willis	Others	Max.
1	MODRUQANI	DRUM	0 – 6	AROUND	QUONDAM*	7
2	IEBTJOELS	BELIES	6 – 12	JOSTLE	OBELISE*	14
3	MIDOBNAGP	PAID	6 – 18	DOPING	POMADING*	22
4	100 2 10 4 7 5 → 201	201 2 × 100 + 5 − 4	16 – 28	201 2 × 100 + 5 − 4		32
5	IUWGNDNIE	WINGED	16 – 36	WIDENING		40
6	TILAVIYSO	VITAL	16 – 43	OVALITY	VIOLIST*	47
7	UILNSBASO	BASIN	16 – 49	SALONS	ALBINOS*, SUASION*, SUBSOIL*	54
8	75 3 4 4 2 8 → 521	521 (3 + 4) × 75 − 4	26 – 49	521 ☓		64
9	RRRABSIET		26 – 59	BARRISTER (6 seconds)		74