Episode 384

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Episode 384 was broadcast on 10 March 1986, as part of Series 8.

Debbie Kingshott played Margaret Crompton, with Margaret Crompton winning 42 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Debbie Kingshott	Score	Margaret Crompton	Others	Max.
1	VERSLUAPO	PEARLS	0 – 7	VALUERS	OVERLAPS, OVERPLUS*	8
2	NSFYKEAOY	SNEAKY	6 – 7	FAKES	KAYOES*	14
3	SNTEUERTA	NATURES	13 – 14	NUTTERS	ENTREATS*, TAUNTERS*	22
4	75 25 10 3 3 6 → 540	539 (75 − (25 − 3)) × 10 + 6 + 3	20 – 21	539 (75 − 25 + 3) × 10 + 6 + 3	CV: 540 = (75 + 25 − 10) × 6	32
5	LVTRDEOIW	TWIRLED	27 – 21	TROWEL		39
6	GSZEOITGH	SIGHT	32 – 26	GOEST	HOGGETS*	46
7	MTLPFEIEA	PLATE	32 – 32	MEALIE	METAFILE*	54
8	100 5 3 8 4 1 → 857	855	32 – 42	857 8 × 100 + (5 × 4 − 1) × 3		64
9	aceimnrst*		32 – 42		MISCREANT	74