Episode 161

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Episode 161 was broadcast on 21 May 1984, as part of Series 4.

Ralph Strocchi played Mike Willis, with Ralph Strocchi winning 41 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ralph Strocchi	Score	Mike Willis	Others	Max.
1	SMLGSIAIE	IMAGES	6 – 6	IMAGES	AIMLESS*, LIAISES*, MILAGES*, MISSILE, SILAGES*, SIMILES	7
2	OPBYEURGI	GROUPIE	13 – 6	BUYER	PIROGUE*	14
3	BTSMEEIIS	SMITES	13 – 13	BETIMES	ITEMISES*	22
4	100 7 1 9 10 1 → 958	959 ☓	13 – 13	957 ☓	CV: 958 = (100 + 7) × 9 − 10 ÷ (1 + 1)	32
5	ELWBEETWI	BEETLE	19 – 19	BEETLE		38
6	CTNROIUIV	VICTOR	25 – 19	COURT	RUCTION	45
7	EABNGSEUD	BADGES	31 – 25	BANGED	ABUSED*, BEANED*, BUDGES*, BUNGED*, DAUBES*, DEBAGS*, DEBASE*, DEBUGS*, DENGUE*, ENDUES*, ENSUED*, NUDGES*, SEGUED*, SUNDAE*, UNEASE*	51
8	75 10 1 6 8 6 → 809	809 (75 + 6) × 10 − 1	41 – 35	809 (75 + 6) × 10 − 1		61
9	IIMMUULAN		41 – 35	illuminate ☓ (29 seconds)	ALUMINIUM	71