Episode 241

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Episode 241 was broadcast on 15 January 1985, as part of Series 6.

Laurie Silver played Susan Hobin, with Laurie Silver winning 58 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Laurie Silver	Score	Susan Hobin	Others	Max.
1	NGTEAOBIJ	BEATING	7 – 7	BOATING	BEGONIA*	7
2	EASSMITRF	STREAMS	14 – 7	FRAMES	ASTERISM*, SMARTIES*	15
3	RDGEAETBT	BERATED	21 – 7	BATTER	BATTERED, TARGETED*	23
4	50 2 9 9 4 10 → 835	842 (4 × 9 + 50) × 10 − 9 × 2	26 – 7	823	CV: 835 = (10 + 4) × (50 + 9) + 9	33
5	UPNTIAKDO	PAINT	31 – 12	POINT	OPUNTIA*, PINTADO	40
6	ZWUENXASD	WAXED	36 – 17	WAXED	UNWAXED	47
7	OSVACZEPY	SCOPE	41 – 22	PACES	COVEYS	53
8	50 25 10 5 2 10 → 612	610 50 × (10 + 2) + 10	48 – 29	610 50 × (10 + 2) + 10	CV: 610 Best: 613 = 50 × 10 + 25 × 5 − 2 − 10	60
9	NOCARDOCI	ACCORDION (3.5 seconds)	58 – 29			70