Episode 354

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Episode 354 was broadcast on 27 January 1986, as part of Series 8.

Philip Hulme played Paul Comaish, with Philip Hulme winning 42 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Philip Hulme	Score	Paul Comaish	Others	Max.
1	SELFIMEYA	FEMALES	7 – 0	mayflies ☓		7
2	URFAETDUH	FARED	7 – 6	FATHER	HAUTEUR*	14
3	BUILTENID	inbuilt ☓	7 – 13	BLUNTED	DILUENT*, INUTILE*	21
4	75 3 10 9 8 4 → 859	860 ?	14 – 13	859 ☓	CV: 859 = (75 + 4) × (8 + 3) − 10	31
5	PTEESEITY	TYPIST	20 – 19	TYPIST	EPEEIST*, TYPESET*	38
6	FOEGSWIRD	FORGES	26 – 19	WIRED	FIREDOGS*	46
7	TOEYLNIUS	SILENT	32 – 25	SILENT	OUTLINES*	54
8	100 3 1 9 10 1 → 405	405 (100 + 1) × (1 + 3) + 10 − 9	42 – 35	405 (100 + 1) × (1 + 3) + 10 − 9		64
9	EWRAPSPEN		42 – 35		NEWSPAPER	74