Episode 501

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Episode 501 was broadcast on 10 February 1987, as part of Series 11.

Anne Beuglass played Geoff Hinchliffe, with Geoff Hinchliffe winning 55 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Anne Beuglass	Score	Geoff Hinchliffe	Others	Max.
1	BEDTIOLSA	DETAILS	0 – 8	TABLOIDS	DIASTOLE*, ISOLATED, SODALITE*	8
2	EIOWCRBES	COWERS	0 – 15	CORBIES	COWRIES	15
3	LYTIOSMUD	MOISTLY	7 – 22	MOISTLY	DUSTILY, MUSTILY*, STYLOID*, TUMIDLY*	22
4	25 10 1 8 4 2 → 344	354	7 – 32	344 (10 + 4) × 25 − (8 − 2)		32
5	IAIFRTEFR	RAFTER	13 – 38	TARIFF	RATIFIER*	40
6	TDPAERLUY	PLATED	19 – 38	yearly ☓	ADULTERY	48
7	PNSAEITGE	PASTING	26 – 45	TEASING	STEEPING	56
8	75 50 7 5 3 10 → 725	725 75 × 10 − 50 ÷ (7 − 5)	36 – 45	726		66
9	ddeeenprt*		36 – 55	PRETENDED (4 seconds)		76