Episode 533
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Episode 533 was broadcast on 26 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
John Clarke played Bert MacNeill, with John Clarke winning 45 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Bert MacNeill | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RGYAEEDNH | ANGERED | 7 – 0 | hangered ☓ | DEANERY*, DERANGE*, ENRAGED, GRANDEE*, GRENADE, GREYHEN*, YEARNED* | 7 |
| 2 | TVDHLOEAS | SHOVEL | 13 – 6 | HALVES | SOLVATED* | 15 |
| 3 | NDWOAOTFU | FOUND | 18 – 11 | AFOOT | FANTOD | 21 |
| 4 | 100 8 9 7 3 5 → 967 | 967
(8 + 100) × 9 − 5 |
28 – 11 | 964 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NATPSCIEV | PANTIES | 28 – 19 | CAPTIVES | VESICANT* | 39 |
| 6 | RSGOIECLK | corgies ☓ | 28 – 19 | grockles ☓ | GLORIES*, LOCKERS, RECOILS, SLICKER* | 46 |
| 7 | SYBDTOAES | BOASTED | 35 – 19 | BASSET | SABOTED* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 2 8 4 1 10 → 158 | 159 | 35 – 29 | 158
(4 + 2) × 25 + 8 |
|
63 |
| 9 | SSSSCRNEA | CRASSNESS
(8 seconds) |
45 – 29 | 73 |
