Episode 86

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Episode 86 was broadcast on 27 September 1983, as part of Series 3.

Trish Scott played Harry Venet, with Harry Venet winning 65 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Trish Scott	Score	Harry Venet	Others	Max.
1	NIESTBIWE	?	? – ?	?	WIENIES*, WINIEST*	7
2	AENNIRSYE	?	? – ?	?	ANSERINE*	15
3	APTCUOAHI	?	? – ?	?	TAPIOCA*	22
4	100 6 2 9 4 1 → 285	?	? – ?	?	Best: 285 = (100 − 4 − 1) × (9 − 6)	32
5	IUZLEHODB	?	? – ?	?	BEHOLD*, BOILED*, BOLIDE*, DOUBLE*	38
6	ESCNIISFQ	?	? – ?	?	ICINESS*, INCISES*	45
7	BOUGISEAL	?	? – ?	?	BELUGAS*, EULOGIA*, GOALIES*, OBLIGES*	52
8	50 1 3 10 9 7 → 801	?	23 – 55	?	Best: 801 = (7 + 9) × 50 + 1	62
9	SSREEAUDR		23 – 65	REASSURED (? seconds)		72