Episode 265

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Episode 265 was broadcast on 18 February 1985, as part of Series 6.

Olivia Lloyd played Philippa Spencer, with Olivia Lloyd winning 57 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Olivia Lloyd	Score	Philippa Spencer	Others	Max.
1	OTGSVUONI	OUSTING	7 – 0	STUN	OUTINGS*, SOOTING, STOVING	7
2	SMOENSIAN	MANSIONS	15 – 0	MOANS		15
3	GRBSDIEIU	BRUISED	22 – 7	BRIDGES	BIRDIES, BUDGIES, GUIDERS*	22
4	100 7 2 4 8 2 → 229	228 2 × 100 + 7 × 4	29 – 14	228 2 × 100 + 7 × 4	CV: 229 = (100 + 8) × 2 + 7 + 4 + 2	32
5	EMHIBASTD	BASHED	35 – 20	SHAMED	ATHEISM*, HABITED, MISDATE*, SMITHED*	39
6	ETNYJHIUE	THINE	40 – 25	THINE	JITNEY*, THEINE*	45
7	TEODMSEOT	DEMOTES	47 – 32	DEMOTES	MOTTOES*	52
8	100 4 1 3 1 6 → 191	174	47 – 42	191 4 ÷ (1 + 1) × 100 − 6 − 3		62
9	HOODTWITS	WITHSTOOD (12.5 seconds)	57 – 42			72