Episode 213
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Episode 213 was broadcast on 22 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Lewis Jacobs played June Madell, with June Madell winning 43 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lewis Jacobs | Score | June Madell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGSEIUEDC | GUSTED | 6 – 0 | guested ☓ | DECEITS*, EDGIEST | 7 |
| 2 | IOSTNCEQG | COSTING | 13 – 7 | COSTING | COGNISE*, GNOSTIC*, NOTICES*, SECTION* | 14 |
| 3 | OAESJXFGT | FOXES | 18 – 12 | FEAST | FATES*, FEATS*, GATES*, GOATS, GOEST*, JATOS*, SOFTA*, STAGE*, TAXES*, TOGAS | 19 |
| 4 | 75 10 10 8 9 1 → 536 | 535 ☓ | 18 – 12 | — |
CV: 536 = (75 − 9 + 1) × 8 |
29 |
| 5 | IUODVFGKE | GUIDE | 23 – 17 | FUDGE | DOGIE*, GEOID*, OGIVE*, VIDEO, VOGUE* | 34 |
| 6 | ZNOTWEINS | SWINE | 23 – 23 | SONNET | INTONES, NEWTONS*, TENSION, TENZONS*, TOWNIES | 41 |
| 7 | AEHSBMIVN | VANISH | 29 – 23 | BASIN | AMINES*, BANISH*, HAVENS*, MASHIE*, MAVENS*, NAVIES*, SHAVEN | 47 |
| 8 | 100 5 1 5 10 3 → 558 | 557 | 29 – 33 | 558
(100 + 10) × 5 + 5 + 3 |
|
57 |
| 9 | FIATUUELB | 29 – 43 | BEAUTIFUL
(2.5 seconds) |
67 |
