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Episode 144
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Episode 144 was broadcast on 19 April 1984, as part of Series 4.
Sydney Price played Peter Skiba, with Sydney Price winning 40 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
This episode was the first recorded instance that both contestants failed to score any points in the first round.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sydney Price | Score | Peter Skiba | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EECBIGJOS | beiges ☓ | 0 – 0 | beiges ☓ | BOGIES, GOBIES* | 6 |
| 2 | RANOTIFIE | FINITE | 6 – 0 | otarine ☓ | FAINTER, INERTIA, NIFTIER* | 13 |
| 3 | IONYLELEN | LONELY | 12 – 0 | LION | LEONINE | 20 |
| 4 | 25 1 10 4 4 6 → 738 | 740 ☓ | 12 – 7 | 740
(4 − 1) × 10 × 25 − 4 − 6 |
CV: 738 = (4 × 25 + 4) × (6 + 1) + 10 |
30 |
| 5 | SNAIRLELB | LIBERALS | 20 – 7 | RALLIES | 38 | |
| 6 | TOANRITLI | RANT | 20 – 13 | RATION | INTROIT* | 45 |
| 7 | NEHITLUDE | HUNTED | 20 – 20 | UNTILED | DETINUE*, DILUENT* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 9 5 6 4 7 → 258 | 258
5 × 50 + 9 − 7 + 6 |
30 – 30 | 258
5 × 50 + (9 − 7) × 4 |
|
62 |
| 9 | ERPDFRERE | PREFERRED
(3.25 seconds) |
40 – 30 | 72 |
