Episode 523

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Episode 523 was broadcast on 12 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

James Wilkie played Andrew Bradstock, with James Wilkie winning 35 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	James Wilkie	Score	Andrew Bradstock	Others	Max.
1	NFMSEEADE	defamed ☓	0 – 7	DEMEANS	DEAFENS*, DEFAMES, DEMESNE*	7
2	CRSIOARTR	CASTOR	0 – 14	CARROTS	CORSAIR, TRICARS*, TROCARS*	14
3	NSBIMLOEN	MOBILES	7 – 14	MONIES	BENISON*, BONNIES*	21
4	50 6 9 1 4 8 → 952	951 (6 + 4 + 9) × 50 + 1	14 – 14	950	CV: 952 = (50 − 9 − 1) × 4 × 6 − 8	31
5	GRFBIAIPU	PAIR	18 – 18	PAIR	FIGURA*	37
6	SNLPOEZUL	POLLENS	25 – 25	POLLENS	ZONULES*	44
7	WISGKECRO	corgies ☓	25 – 31	WICKER	COWRIES, WICKERS	51
8	50 7 7 5 3 2 → 924	—	25 – 31	—	CV: 924 = (2 × 50 + 7 × 5 − 3) × 7	61
9	CUTEHOUND	UNTOUCHED (6 seconds)	35 – 31			71