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Episode 505
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Episode 505 was broadcast on 16 February 1987, as part of Series 11.
Alan Johnson played Jeananne Kidd, with Alan Johnson winning 40 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Steve Jones, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Johnson | Score | Jeananne Kidd | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EOLBSIFTE | BOILS | 0 – 7 | FOIBLES | BOTFLIES* | 8 |
| 2 | RFYRIEALT | REALITY | 7 – 14 | REALITY | LITERARY | 16 |
| 3 | MSDEIBESR | BREEDS | 7 – 21 | BESIDES | BEMIRED*, BEMIRES*, BIREMES*, BREDIES*, DEMISES, DERBIES*, DESIRES, MESSIER*, MISERES*, REMISED*, REMISES*, RESIDES* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 25 9 9 3 1 → 771 | 771
(75 + 3) × (9 + 1) − 9 |
17 – 21 | 772 |
|
33 |
| 5 | WCTSUAEAN | uncast ☓ | 17 – 26 | SCENT | CATENAS, NUTCASE* | 40 |
| 6 | UOAGPDEYR | GROUPED | 24 – 33 | GROUPED | UPGRADE* | 47 |
| 7 | TLPDNOAOE | POODLE | 30 – 39 | POODLE | PLATOONED* | 65 |
| 8 | 100 7 2 7 9 10 → 865 | 865
100 × 9 − (7 − 2) × 7 |
40 – 39 | 863 |
|
75 |
| 9 | CABLEMENS | 40 – 39 | SEMBLANCE | 85 |
