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Revision as of 00:27, 12 October 2020
Episode 466 was broadcast on 11 November 1986, as part of Series 10.
Harvey Freeman played Roy James, with Harvey Freeman winning 75 – 10. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.
Freeman's 75 points is the joint-highest 9-round score ever achieved without a nine-letter word. This record is shared by Richard Campbell (Episode 1504).
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Harvey Freeman | Score | Roy James | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTHOEASTO | RHEOSTAT | 8 – 0 | SHOOTER | 8 | |
| 2 | RENQRAITE | RETAINER | 16 – 0 | TRAINER | 16 | |
| 3 | NSWIOERRO | WORRIES | 23 – 0 | wirers ☓7 | EROSION*, IRONERS*, SNOWIER* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 7 4 8 6 3 → 104 | 104
25 × (7 − 3) + 4 |
33 – 0 | — |
|
33 |
| 5 | GTLSAIPAI | PIGTAILS | 41 – 0 | pastil ☓ | 41 | |
| 6 | SLTOUEYWU | TOUSLE | 47 – 0 | lousey ☓ | LUTEOUS* | 48 |
| 7 | EIDSOLPDW | LOPSIDED | 55 – 0 | SPOILED | 56 | |
| 8 | 25 6 5 3 4 2 → 226 | 226
(6 + 3) × 25 + 5 − 4 |
65 – 10 | 226
(6 + 3) × 25 + 5 − 4 |
|
66 |
| 9 | acfiilnot* | FICTIONAL
(4.5 seconds) |
75 – 10 | 76 |
