Episode 239

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Episode 239 was broadcast on 11 January 1985, as part of Series 6.

Laurie Silver played Kim Hathaway, with Laurie Silver winning 38 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Laurie Silver	Score	Kim Hathaway	Others	Max.
1	NLEUCAREL	nuclear ☓8	0 – 7	NUCLEAR	CERULEAN*	8
2	SUETYOISL	STYLES	6 – 13	STYLES	LOUSIEST	16
3	QWEAUVFGH	VAGUE	11 – 13	HUGE	FAUGH	21
4	75 4 8 10 9 2 → 579	581 75 × 4 × 2 − 10 − 9	18 – 13	—	CV: 579 = (75 − 2) × 8 − 9 + 4	31
5	EDGIOTYED	TOYED	18 – 19	DIETED	EDITED*, ODDITY*	37
6	HBIEISVTN	HIVES	23 – 24	VISIT	INVITES, VINIEST*	44
7	SOAVGESIE	VASES	28 – 29	SAVES	VISAGES	51
8	100 25 6 4 8 8 → 122	122 8 + 8 + 6 + 100	38 – 29	124		61
9	MNAOTEILO		38 – 29	nominal ☓ (27 seconds)	EMOTIONAL	71