Episode 510
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Episode 510 was broadcast on 23 February 1987, as part of Series 11.
Ken Heaton played Marianne Croll, with Marianne Croll winning 51 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ken Heaton | Score | Marianne Croll | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GHDUAVEWI | vagued ☓ | 0 – 6 | WAIVED | AWEIGH* | 6 |
| 2 | DTNDAOAUE | DONATED | 7 – 13 | DAUNTED | DUODENA*, UNDATED* | 13 |
| 3 | GRTLAOREF | GRAFTER | 14 – 20 | FLOATER | FLOREAT*, FORAGER*, FROGLET*, GLOATER*, LEGATOR*, REALTOR*, REFLOAT*, RELATOR* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 1 2 10 8 5 → 840 | — | 14 – 20 | — |
CV: 840 = ((5 − 1) × 25 − 2 × 8) × 10 |
30 |
| 5 | TYWSOENAC | ENACTS | 20 – 26 | STANCE | OCTANES, SNOWCAT* | 37 |
| 6 | TSNROAZEG | ORANGES | 27 – 33 | STRANGE | NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE | 45 |
| 7 | RSLCOEITS | CLOISTERS | 45 – 51 | CLOISTERS | 63 | |
| 8 | 100 50 9 4 3 3 → 474 | 476 ☓ | 45 – 51 | 468 ☓ |
CV: 474 = (100 + 3 + 3) × 4 + 50 |
73 |
| 9 | CANNYTREE | 45 – 51 | CENTENARY | 83 |