Episode 525
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Episode 525 was broadcast on 16 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
James Wilkie played Derek Roddis, with Derek Roddis winning 32 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | James Wilkie | Score | Derek Roddis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRTUEIDRN | INTRUDER | 8 – 0 | UNTRIED | 8 | |
| 2 | FTGEDMOAH | FATHOMED | 16 – 0 | HOMAGE | 16 | |
| 3 | LSGYIAENR | RELAYING | 24 – 0 | ANGLERS | YEARLINGS | 34 |
| 4 | 75 5 2 7 1 1 → 989 | — | 24 – 0 | 989 ☓ |
CV: 988 = (7 × 2 − 1) × (75 + 1) |
41 |
| 5 | DNQIESFIS | FIENDS | 24 – 7 | INSIDES | 48 | |
| 6 | LHCSHROAE | SCHOLAR | 31 – 14 | SCHOLAR | CHORALES | 56 |
| 7 | WSITBAEGD | baisted ☓ | 31 – 22 | BAWDIEST | 64 | |
| 8 | 25 9 8 9 2 3 → 280 | 280 ☓ | 31 – 32 | 280
(25 + 3) × (8 + 2) |
|
74 |
| 9 | UNCOVERAS | 31 – 32 | CAVERNOUS | 84 |
