Episode 553
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Episode 553 was broadcast on 23 April 1987, as part of Series 12.
Gordon Carrington played Shirley Morris, with Gordon Carrington winning 41 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anne Robinson, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gordon Carrington | Score | Shirley Morris | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STLEOEKJN | STOLEN | 6 – 6 | STOLEN | SKELETON* | 8 |
| 2 | VWIANESXT | VIEWS | 6 – 13 | WAVIEST | NAIVEST*, NATIVES*, VAINEST, WAXIEST* | 15 |
| 3 | RGWUAIYHG | HAIRY | 11 – 18 | HAIRY | RAGGY*, WIGGY* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 4 8 7 2 7 → 566 | 565
(7 + 4) × 50 + 8 + 7 |
18 – 18 | — |
CV: 566 = (7 + 4) × 50 + 8 × 2 |
30 |
| 5 | OERTESGTL | LETTERS | 25 – 18 | GREETS | GETTERS*, REGLETS*, ROSETTE, SETTLER*, SETTLOR*, STERLET*, TELEOST*, TETROSE*, TRESTLE* | 37 |
| 6 | FSGIAANDR | DRAINS | 31 – 24 | FADING | FARANGS*, FARINAS*, GRADINS*, RADIANS, SANGRIA*, SARANGI* | 44 |
| 7 | PFOERSWAT | STRAW | 31 – 30 | FOREST | SOFTWARE* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 6 4 7 5 8 → 999 | 999
(6 + 4) × 100 − (8 − 7) |
41 – 30 | 998 |
|
62 |
| 9 | NAILCOUNT | 41 – 30 | CONTINUAL | 72 |
