Episode 167
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Episode 167 was broadcast on 30 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Gerald Ram played Brian Hudson, with Brian Hudson winning 41 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Mark Nyman, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerald Ram | Score | Brian Hudson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASOMBETS | MASONS | 0 – 7 | ENTOMBS | ABSENTS*, AMBONES, BATSMEN*, BEMOANS, BOATMEN*, STAMENS | 7 |
| 2 | DUIRSYEUT | DUSTER | 0 – 14 | SUTURED | DUSTIER, RESTUDY*, STUDIER | 14 |
| 3 | SGTEIPXOT | POTTIES | 7 – 21 | POXIEST | EGOTIST*, TIPTOES | 21 |
| 4 | 50 7 5 7 6 3 → 289 | 289
50 × 6 − 7 − 7 + 3 |
17 – 21 | 289 ☓ |
|
31 |
| 5 | ESBRUIELB | rubbles ☓ | 17 – 27 | BRUISE | BURBLES, LEISURE*, LUBBERS | 38 |
| 6 | HILDIAGNU | HAULING | 24 – 34 | HAULING | HAILING*, LANGUID*, LAUDING* | 45 |
| 7 | ETSNIBCOD | BISECT | 24 – 41 | SECTION | CTENOIDS* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 1 9 8 1 2 → 633 | 642
(100 + 9 − 2) × (8 − 1 − 1) |
29 – 41 | 610 |
Best: 632 = (100 − 9 − 1) × (8 − 1) + 2 |
60 |
| 9 | AACCORITB | ACROBATIC
(5 seconds) |
39 – 41 | 70 |
