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Episode 229
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Episode 229 was broadcast on 14 December 1984, and was the second quarter-final of Series 5.
Colin Pearce played Leslie Olson, with Colin Pearce winning 48 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Colin Pearce | Score | Leslie Olson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DSETPIUSE | DEPUTISES | 18 – 0 | DESPISE | 18 | |
| 2 | NOGYWAIBH | BAYING | 24 – 6 | BAYING | BOWYANG* | 25 |
| 3 | NRTEISPBE | PRINTS | 30 – 12 | ENTERS | ENTIRES*, ENTRIES, PRESENT*, REPENTS*, REPINES*, RESPITE*, SERPENT* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 8 2 7 3 5 → 704 | 705 | 30 – 22 | 704
2 × 50 × 7 + 8 ÷ (5 − 3) |
|
42 |
| 5 | RTNKEOLES | STOKER | 36 – 28 | STOKER | SKELETON* | 50 |
| 6 | DGNRIEGUF | FRINGED | 43 – 28 | URGING | UNRIGGED* | 58 |
| 7 | DBIDOIZTR | DROIT | 48 – 33 | IDIOT | ORBIT*, ORIBI*, TORII* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 50 8 8 7 1 → 520 | 519 ☓ | 48 – 40 | 523
(50 + 25) × 7 − 8 ÷ 8 − 1 |
CV: 520 = (50 + 8 + 7) × 8 |
73 |
| 9 | CONTIETED | ☓
(1.75 seconds) |
48 – 40 | DETECTION | 83 |
