Episode 5270
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Episode 5270 was broadcast on 24 May 2011, as part of Series 64.
Liam Herringshaw played Gary Kenwright, with Liam Herringshaw winning 70 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alistair McGowan, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Liam Herringshaw | Score | Gary Kenwright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLOXUANTO | UNTOLD | 6 – 6 | UNLOAD | DALTON* | 6 |
| 2 | NESIGESAN | ENGINES | 13 – 13 | ENGINES | ASSIGNEE* | 14 |
| 3 | TBREINSOA | beration ☓ | 13 – 20 | BANTERS | BARITONES, OBTAINERS | 32 |
| 4 | YORUTOIMN | MONITOR | 20 – 20 | MOTION | MONITORY* | 40 |
| 5 | 50 75 2 5 5 4 → 311 | 310
4 × 75 + 2 × 5 |
27 – 27 | 312
4 × 75 + 5 + 5 + 2 |
RR: 311 = (50 − 2) × 5 − 4 + 75 |
50 |
| TTT | REDSKATE | Ran around naked wearing a few pieces of bacon. | STREAKED | |||
| 6 | DALELEHFM | FELLED | 33 – 27 | fallen ☓ | DEFAME*, FELLAH, FEMALE, FLAMED*, FLEADH*, HALLED, HEALED, HELMED*, LEAFED*, MALLEE* | 56 |
| 7 | SHTUAPNEB | butanes ☓ | 33 – 33 | HASTEN | SUNBATHE | 64 |
| 8 | JKAZEOTCW | JACKET | 39 – 39 | JACKET | 70 | |
| 9 | SIERTRISE | RETRIES | 39 – 47 | RESISTER | 78 | |
| 10 | 100 4 9 8 10 6 → 508 | 508
(9 − 4) × 100 + 8 |
49 – 57 | 508
(9 − 4) × 100 + 8 |
|
88 |
| TTT | ACEBLOOD | If you've got the whole kit, you'll need this as well. | CABOODLE | |||
| 11 | LDGAADEDU | ADDLED | 55 – 57 | gladed ☓ | GLADDED*, GUDDLED* | 95 |
| 12 | VMODAECOM | CAVED | 60 – 57 | deacon ☓ | COMMODE | 102 |
| 13 | AGNERTOIP | GRANITE | 60 – 65 | TAPERING | OPERATING | 120 |
| 14 | 100 5 3 6 5 4 → 456 | 461 ☓ | 60 – 65 | — |
RR: 456 = (5 + 3 + 6 + 100) × 4 |
130 |
| 15 | EDGEDLATE | DELEGATED
(1 second) |
70 – 65 | 140 | ||