Episode 552

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Episode 552 was broadcast on 22 April 1987, as part of Series 12.

Stephen Haggerty played Shirley Morris, with Shirley Morris winning 37 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anne Robinson, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Stephen Haggerty Score Shirley Morris Others Max.
1 UELKAYRON RAYON 5 – 0 LARK YOUNKER* 7
2 THUSOLEVI HOLIEST 12 – 0 SHOVEL OUTLIVES 15
3 AENLISOTL tallest ☓ 12 – 7 TALLIES STALLION*, TOENAILS* 23
4 100 7 1 2 10 9 → 132 132
(1 + 2) × 10 + 9 − 7 + 100
22 – 7


33
5 NVIDEUMYO MOUND 27 – 7 monied ☓ UNMOVED* 40
6 AESZIBAQO BAIZE 27 – 13 BAIZES BAASIE*, BAIZAS* 46
7 EUNGIDCBR BRIDGE 27 – 20 CURBING REDUCING 54
8 100 5 8 4 9 10 → 231 230 ☓ 27 – 27 229
(10 − 8) × 100 + 4 × 5 + 9

CV: 231 = (10 − 8) × 100 + 4 × 9 − 5

64
9 BLUETAPER 27 – 37 REPUTABLE
(18 seconds)
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