Episode 257

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Episode 257 was broadcast on 6 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Robert Healan played Sally Hampson, with Robert Healan winning 42 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Robert Healan	Score	Sally Hampson	Others	Max.
1	OINNAPVUS	PIONS	5 – 5	PAINS	SAPONIN*	7
2	LYKEAGXGU	GLUG	5 – 10	LEAKY	AGLEY*, GAUGE, GLUEY*, LEGGY*	12
3	HSSREEOZN	HORSES	11 – 16	HORSES	NOSHERS	19
4	25 50 5 10 9 8 → 753	753 (25 + 50) × 10 + 8 − 5	21 – 26	753 (25 + 50) × 10 + 8 − 5		29
5	SMBAEJPSO	POSES	21 – 32	EMBOSS	BESOMS*	35
6	TGEANTUSD	TAUNTS	27 – 38	STAGED	GAUNTEST*, TUTENAGS, UNSTATED, UNTASTED*	43
7	NBDEIJTSE	BENDIEST	35 – 38	DEBITS		51
8	100 1 9 5 1 9 → 133	134 5 × 9 − 9 − 1 − 1 + 100	42 – 38	134 ☓	CV: 133 = (9 − 1) × (9 − 5) + 1 + 100	61
9	UPCURDENT		42 – 38		PUNCTURED	71