Episode 269
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Episode 269 was broadcast on 22 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played Diana Gritt, with Helen Grayson winning 56 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | Diana Gritt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EUEDTSWTH | SHEWED | 6 – 6 | STEWED | WHETTED | 7 |
| 2 | DWTIOISNE | EDITIONS | 14 – 6 | DISOWN | SEDITION* | 15 |
| 3 | OAIOZSLYH | HAZILY | 20 – 12 | HAZILY | SHOALY*, YAHOOS* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 2 3 9 7 8 → 260 | 260
(8 + 2) × 25 + 7 + 3 |
30 – 22 | 260
(9 − 8 + 25) × (7 + 3) |
|
31 |
| 5 | KYBIOVOFR | BROOK | 35 – 27 | BROOK | FIBRO*, FORBY*, IROKO*, IVORY | 36 |
| 6 | EIATMGFJT | IMAGE | 40 – 32 | MATTE | 41 | |
| 7 | GSETNEOSD | STONED | 46 – 38 | STONES | DENOTES, DENSEST* | 48 |
| 8 | 50 4 7 9 10 1 → 983 | 989 | 46 – 45 | 984
(9 − 7) × 10 × (50 − 1) + 4 |
Best: 983 = (9 × 10 + 50 + 1) × 7 − 4 |
58 |
| 9 | DISCULOUR | LUDICROUS
(19.25 seconds) |
56 – 45 | discolour ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
68 |
