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Episode 240
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Episode 240 was broadcast on 14 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Laurie Silver played Alan Vogt, with Laurie Silver winning 55 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Laurie Silver | Score | Alan Vogt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSOEACJNI | ACTIONS | 7 – 7 | ACTIONS | ACONITES*, CANOEIST, JACONETS* | 8 |
| 2 | SNEAGLIMG | GLEAMING | 15 – 7 | GLEAMS | GLEAMINGS | 26 |
| 3 | KATJEATDN | TANKED | 21 – 13 | TANKED | ATTEND | 32 |
| 4 | 75 25 2 4 9 5 → 505 | 505
(25 + 75) × 5 + 9 − 4 |
31 – 13 | 502 |
|
42 |
| 5 | REDRITGFU | TRUDGER | 38 – 13 | FIDGET | DRIFTER, FIGURED, FRUITED, FRUITER*, GRIFTED*, GRIFTER* | 49 |
| 6 | SPBAUOMGS | SPASM | 38 – 19 | POSSUM | GUMBOS | 55 |
| 7 | NREYABTON | TANNERY | 45 – 26 | BAYONET | BARYTONE* | 63 |
| 8 | 75 50 10 1 5 2 → 701 | 701
75 × 10 − 50 + 1 |
55 – 36 | 701
75 × 10 − 50 + 1 |
|
73 |
| 9 | ILAIRAXUY | 55 – 46 | AUXILIARY
(5.75 seconds) |
83 |
