Episode 570
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Episode 570 was broadcast on 18 May 1987, as part of Series 12.
Dave Boyes played Geoffrey Reynolds, with Geoffrey Reynolds winning 56 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lance Percival, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Boyes | Score | Geoffrey Reynolds | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSHEUNTES | SUNSET | 6 – 6 | SHEETS | ENTHUSES | 8 |
| 2 | NOHSCAHYI | SONIC | 6 – 12 | CHAINS | CHOISYA*, SYCONIA* | 15 |
| 3 | NGXEOLRAS | GROANS | 12 – 18 | SLOGAN | ANGLERS, GAOLERS*, LOANERS*, ONAGERS*, ORANGES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 75 9 10 2 1 → 915 | 913
9 × 100 + 10 + 2 + 1 |
19 – 25 | 913
9 × 100 + 10 + 2 + 1 |
CV: 915 = 9 × 100 + 75 ÷ (10 ÷ 2) |
32 |
| 5 | RDCISEBIT | TRIBES | 25 – 31 | BIDETS | BIRDIES*, BRIDIES*, CREDITS, DEISTIC*, DICIEST*, DIRECTS, DIRTIES*, DITSIER*, ERISTIC*, SCRIBED* | 39 |
| 6 | SVDAORPUT | SPOUT | 25 – 38 | VAPOURS | 46 | |
| 7 | INCFOTADE | INFECT | 25 – 46 | ACTIONED | CATENOID* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 10 2 8 4 8 → 977 | 968 ☓ | 25 – 46 | — |
CV: 977 = (10 ÷ 2 + 8) × 75 + 8 ÷ 4 |
64 |
| 9 | SECLUDEHQ | 25 – 56 | SQUELCHED
(7.5 seconds) |
74 |
