Episode 210
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Episode 210 was broadcast on 19 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Ken Yates played Robert Violett, with Robert Violett winning 49 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ken Yates | Score | Robert Violett | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TENIGAXFO | FOXING | 6 – 6 | EATING | FETING*, FIXATE*, TAXING, TEAING*, TOEING* | 6 |
| 2 | SJAGVISEH | GASHES | 12 – 12 | SHAVES | GEISHAS, VISAGES* | 13 |
| 3 | ORGUVOTLA | GROUT | 17 – 17 | VAULT | GALOOT*, OVULAR*, RAGOUT*, TORULA*, VALOUR*, VULGAR | 19 |
| 4 | 75 1 1 7 5 9 → 695 | 698 | 17 – 24 | 694
9 × 75 + (1 + 1) × 7 + 5 |
CV: 695 = (75 + 1) × 9 + 7 + 5 − 1 |
29 |
| 5 | YISBLENIJ | ISLE | 17 – 29 | LINES | BYLINES | 36 |
| 6 | FOBEKILCT | TICKLE | 23 – 35 | FICKLE | FETLOCK* | 43 |
| 7 | NABSEVCOK | BEANS | 23 – 42 | BEACONS | BECKONS* | 50 |
| 8 | 25 1 7 5 10 2 → 565 | 560 | 23 – 49 | 562
(10 + 1) × 2 × 25 + 7 + 5 |
CV: 565 = (2 × 25 + 7) × 10 − 5 |
60 |
| 9 | USONTCRTC | 23 – 49 | CONSTRUCT | 70 |
