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Episode 529
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Episode 529 was broadcast on 20 March 1987, as part of Series 11.
Steve Macdonald played Jim Deeney, with Jim Deeney winning 52 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Macdonald | Score | Jim Deeney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRTNOAENP | PANDER | 6 – 6 | PANNED | PATRONNE*, PRONATED | 8 |
| 2 | VMTNLUEIO | moulten ☓ | 6 – 12 | MOTIVE | INVOLUTE* | 16 |
| 3 | RSEAMPTIN | STAINER | 13 – 19 | TAMPERS | SPEARMINT* | 34 |
| 4 | 50 3 1 9 8 2 → 256 | 256
(50 + 1) × (3 + 2) + 9 − 8 |
23 – 29 | 256
(50 + 1) × (3 + 2) + 9 − 8 |
|
44 |
| 5 | JYVWNAERS | WAVERS | 29 – 35 | ANSWER | WYVERNS*, YAWNERS* | 51 |
| 6 | TRCSDIEIA | DICIEST | 36 – 35 | SACRED | CARDITIS* | 59 |
| 7 | FBMSXEIAT | BEFITS | 42 – 35 | bamiest ☓ | FIXATES | 66 |
| 8 | 2 10 3 6 1 2 → 225 | 223 ☓ | 42 – 42 | 221
(3 × 6 + 2 + 2) × 10 + 1 |
CV: 225 = ((10 + 2) × 6 + 2 + 1) × 3 |
76 |
| 9 | CRIESYELP | 42 – 52 | PRECISELY
(5 seconds) |
86 |
