Episode 574

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Episode 574 was broadcast on 22 May 1987, as part of Series 12.

Brenda Roberts played Matthew Francis, with Matthew Francis winning 58 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Brenda Roberts	Score	Matthew Francis	Others	Max.
1	NECAPTEDV	PANTED	6 – 6	PANTED	ENACTED, PANDECT*, VENDACE*	7
2	TRESFURMI	FURRIEST	14 – 6	frutier ☓	FRUITERS*	15
3	TENATOSER	TREASON/SENATOR	21 – 13	SENATOR	ENTREATS*, RESONATE	23
4	75 1 5 6 3 6 → 494	450	21 – 23	494 (6 + 3) × 5 − 1 + 75 × 6		33
5	WYOTPVLWN	PLOT	25 – 27	PLOT/PONY	PYLON*, TOWNY	38
6	KASEGNFIS	feasing ☓	25 – 33	FAKING	SINKAGES	46
7	LTDSEFTTR	LETS	25 – 38	FRETS	DELFT, FELTS*, LEFTS*	51
8	75 100 4 6 5 10 → 450	450 100 × 4 + 5 × 10	35 – 48	450 75 × 6		61
9	eeiiqstux*		35 – 58	EXQUISITE (1.5 seconds)		71