Episode 81

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Episode 81 was broadcast on 19 September 1983, as part of Series 3.

Harry Venet played David Drake-Brockman, with Harry Venet winning 36 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

NOTE: At least one contestant offered KINDLE in Round 7.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Harry Venet	Score	David Drake-Brockman	Others	Max.
1	ANRIEQPLE	?	? – ?	?	PERINEAL*	8
2	TBEEYLISI	?	? – ?	?	BELIES*, ELITES*, SLEETY*, STEELY*	14
3	UOZWNIGNO	?	? – ?	?	OOZING*, OWNING*, WOOING*, ZONING*	20
4	100 25 7 10 4 5 → 565	?	? – ?	?	Best: 565 = 5 × 100 + 4 × 10 + 25	30
5	NTOOEXNEB	?	? – ?	?	BONNET*, BOOTEE*	36
6	AETBTATIB	?	? – ?	?	ABATE*	41
7	DJEINVAKL	?	? – ?	?	JAVELIN*	48
8	25 5 7 6 9 7 → 558	?	36 – 26	?	Best: 558 = (6 × 5 + 7 + 25) × 9	58
9	YPANCLIFP		36 – 26		FLIPPANCY	68