Episode 216
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Episode 216 was broadcast on 27 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Richard Maddox played Rosalind Orr, with Richard Maddox winning 52 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Eve Pollard, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Maddox | Score | Rosalind Orr | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BVIAMSEIW | VIEWS | 5 – 5 | VIEWS | WAIVES | 6 |
| 2 | CTVSGUOEN | COUNTS | 11 – 11 | COVETS | CONTUSE*, TONGUES | 13 |
| 3 | ZQOAGDEUN | ANODE | 16 – 16 | GAZED | QUANGO* | 19 |
| 4 | 100 2 9 1 8 5 → 291 | 291
(5 − 2) × 100 − 9 |
26 – 26 | 291
(2 + 1) × 100 − 9 |
|
29 |
| 5 | SLNDPAEMO | PLEADS | 32 – 32 | PLANED | ENDOPLASM* | 47 |
| 6 | SBUENYUFM | FUMES | 37 – 37 | FUMES | BUSMEN | 53 |
| 7 | HSCSXIOIO | coxs ☓ | 37 – 41 | COSH | COHOS*, SHOOS | 58 |
| 8 | 75 1 10 5 7 10 → 284 | 276
(10 − 7) × 75 + 5 × 10 + 1 |
42 – 41 | 276 ☓ |
CV: 284 = 5 × 10 × 7 − 75 + 10 − 1 |
68 |
| 9 | CARAICLPT | PRACTICAL
(1.5 seconds) |
52 – 41 | 78 |