Episode 530
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Episode 530 was broadcast on 23 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
Marc Rogers played Jim Deeney, with Marc Rogers winning 46 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Marc Rogers | Score | Jim Deeney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGCOEKSUE | GECKOS | 6 – 0 | LOCKS | ECLOGUES | 8 |
| 2 | CTSRVIAOP | VICTORS | 13 – 0 | PATIOS | APRICOTS | 16 |
| 3 | VTNAOHAUD | AVAUNT | 19 – 0 | handout ☓ | 22 | |
| 4 | 50 2 6 3 8 10 → 887 | 888
(10 + 8) × 50 − 6 × 2 |
26 – 0 | 889 |
CV: 887 = 3 × 6 × 50 − (10 ÷ 2 + 8) |
32 |
| 5 | TNFDEOEIW | FEINTED | 33 – 7 | FEINTED | 39 | |
| 6 | TGSBIEUYD | TUGS | 33 – 14 | BUDGIES | BUDGETS, DUBIETY*, SUBEDIT* | 46 |
| 7 | SNSIAOHLU | SHOALS | 39 – 14 | OASIS | SUASION* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 5 2 2 10 5 → 682 | 683
(5 + 2) × 100 − (10 + 5 + 2) |
46 – 21 | 683
(5 + 2) × 100 − (10 + 5 + 2) |
CV: 683 Best: 681 = (100 − 2) × (5 + 2) − 5 |
60 |
| 9 | TANGIESTI | 46 – 21 | staining ☓
(27 seconds) |
INSTIGATE | 70 |
