Episode 252
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Episode 252 was broadcast on 30 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Tom Roberts played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 59 – 5. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tom Roberts | Score | Darryl Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QSIOHDUJI | QUIDS | 5 – 0 | DISH | QUODS*, SQUID* | 5 |
| 2 | VTPOELGIP | LOPE | 5 – 6 | TIPPLE | PEGTOP*, PIGLET, POLITE*, TOPPLE, VIOLET | 11 |
| 3 | JSNUAHNIM | HUMANS | 5 – 13 | MANNISH | INHUMAN*, NUMNAHS* | 18 |
| 4 | 50 10 6 8 9 5 → 305 | 304 | 5 – 23 | 305
6 × 50 + 5 |
|
28 |
| 5 | LBSAETAFR | FABLES | 5 – 30 | BLASTER | ARBALEST | 36 |
| 6 | MTELWOIRL | below ☓ | 5 – 36 | TILLER | LOWLIER*, MOTLIER* | 43 |
| 7 | FYGNEEITS | feets ☓ | 5 – 42 | FEISTY | SYENITE | 50 |
| 8 | 75 25 8 3 9 1 → 763 | 749 | 5 – 49 | 761
(9 + 1) × 75 + 8 + 3 |
CV: 763 = (75 + 25 + 9) × (8 − 1) |
60 |
| 9 | RUYHDIERL | 5 – 59 | HURRIEDLY
(2.25 seconds) |
70 |
