Episode 469
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Episode 469 was broadcast on 14 November 1986, as part of Series 10.
Elisabeth Jardine played Ian Robinson, with Ian Robinson winning 50 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elisabeth Jardine | Score | Ian Robinson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VGIUYIASE | GUISE | 0 – 6 | VISAGE | VYGIES* | 6 |
| 2 | DBROUEGCA | BROCADE | 7 – 13 | COURAGE | CORDAGE | 13 |
| 3 | YNUTKIOBA | BOUNTY | 13 – 19 | BOUNTY | BUOYANT | 20 |
| 4 | 100 6 8 5 10 3 → 854 | 856 | 13 – 26 | 853
(100 + 6) × 8 + 5 |
CV: 854 = (100 + 5 + 3) × 8 − 10 |
30 |
| 5 | YLWSTEOIW | LOWEST | 19 – 26 | STILE | WOYLIES* | 37 |
| 6 | DDAPOELSE | PADDLES | 26 – 33 | PADDLES | PEDALOES* | 45 |
| 7 | TPGLOAOSI | GLOATS | 32 – 33 | goalpost ☓ | APOLOGIST* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 5 3 8 7 1 → 854 | 852 | 32 – 40 | 853
(7 × 5 − 1) × 25 + 3 |
CV: 854 = (25 × 5 − 3) × 7 |
73 |
| 9 | INVEMTEDL | 32 – 50 | DEVILMENT
(18.5 seconds) |
83 |
