Episode 260
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Episode 260 was broadcast on 11 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
David Cornwell played Sheila Alder, with Sheila Alder winning 42 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Liz Fraser, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Cornwell | Score | Sheila Alder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LSTTISSED | LISTED | 0 – 7 | STILTED | DESISTS*, SLITTED | 7 |
| 2 | DINMGOUNN | UNDOING | 7 – 14 | UNDOING | MOUNDING | 15 |
| 3 | YTGIIOXRS | STORY | 12 – 19 | RIOTS | GIROS*, GIRTS*, GORSY*, GRIST*, GRITS*, GROTS*, GYROS*, RYOTS*, SIXTY*, STOGY*, TIROS*, TORII*, TRIGS*, TRIOS*, TROYS*, TYROS*, XYSTI*, YOGIS* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 6 5 1 → 324 | 324
(8 + 4) × 25 + (5 − 1) × 6 |
22 – 29 | 324
(5 + 8) × 25 − 1 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TAODNDOJE | DONATED | 29 – 29 | NOTED | 37 | |
| 6 | TNTEAFPOC | CAPON | 29 – 35 | PATENT | CAPOTE*, FATTEN, NOTATE*, OCTANE*, OCTANT*, OPTANT*, PATTEN*, POTENT*, TEAPOT* | 43 |
| 7 | LIDMAQEHP | MAILED | 29 – 42 | IMPALED | 50 | |
| 8 | 3 8 7 10 6 2 → 592 | 592
(7 + 3) × 10 × 6 − 8 |
39 – 42 | — |
|
60 |
| 9 | VARYDIETS | travisdey ☓
(28 seconds) |
39 – 42 | ADVERSITY | 70 |
