Episode 335

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Episode 335 was broadcast on 17 December 1985, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 7.

Robert Coton played Ian Bebbington, with Ian Bebbington winning 65 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Robert Coton	Score	Ian Bebbington	Others	Max.
1	RVTDTEOIX	DIVERT	6 – 6	DIVERT	DOTTIER	7
2	HLFTEUIWG	FLIGHT	12 – 6	weightful ☓	FUTILE*, GLUTEI*, WEIGHT*	13
3	TMFTEEADN	detente ☓	12 – 14	FATTENED		21
4	75 1 8 7 1 6 → 527	527 (8 − 1) × 75 + 7 − 6 + 1	22 – 24	527 7 × 75 + 1 + 1		31
5	TLSRLIAIO	TAILORS	29 – 31	TAILORS	LIATRIS*, ORALIST*	38
6	CKSAIDZES	ASIDES	35 – 37	SACKED	SEASICK*	45
7	VNDIAOIGA	AVOIDING	43 – 45	AVOIDING		53
8	25 3 5 7 3 2 → 527	527 25 × 3 × 7 + 2	53 – 55	527 25 × 3 × 7 + 2		63
9	ANTIFACES		53 – 65	FASCINATE (3 seconds)		73