Episode 205
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Episode 205 was broadcast on 12 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Stephen White played Peter Evans, with Peter Evans winning 42 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stephen White | Score | Peter Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AIBDVUTLE | VAULTED | 7 – 0 | VIABLE | DUTIABLE | 8 |
| 2 | GBMUIFROT | FRUIT | 12 – 0 | FORT | TUBIFORM* | 16 |
| 3 | BEIDLETNW | LINED | 12 – 6 | BELIED | INDWELT* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 10 9 1 7 5 → 458 | 458
5 × 9 × 10 + 7 + 1 |
22 – 6 | 440 |
|
33 |
| 5 | HBTIALJME | HABIT | 27 – 11 | AMBLE | THIMBLE | 40 |
| 6 | TBOKIECLO | TICKLE | 27 – 18 | BOOKLET | 47 | |
| 7 | KNBEIGCEN | NECKING | 34 – 25 | KEENING | KNEEING | 54 |
| 8 | 50 25 7 5 9 3 → 633 | 635
(3 + 9) × 50 + 7 × 5 |
41 – 32 | 631
(5 + 7) × 50 + 25 + 9 − 3 |
CV: 633 = (50 + 25 − 5) × 9 + 3 |
64 |
| 9 | NHTGLGINI | 41 – 42 | LIGHTNING
(1.5 seconds) |
74 |
