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Revision as of 10:12, 15 December 2009
Episode 126 was broadcast on 6 December 1983, and was a quarter final of Series 3.
Mark Nyman played Ted Wiles, with Mark Nyman winning 79 - 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannel. Nyman's score was at the time the highest 9-round score ever achieved.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mark Nyman | Score | Ted Wiles | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AKSHOWREV | WHARVES | 7 – 0 | SHOWER | HAWKERS*, OVERSAW* | 7 |
| 2 | AUPYDTLSU | ADULTS | 13 – 0 | DUSTY | 13 | |
| 3 | IGNSVAETL | STEALING | 21 – 8 | VALETING | GENITALS*, LEAVINGS*, VINTAGES* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 9 10 10 1 4 → 828 | 830 | 28 – 8 | — |
Best: 828 = (50 - 4) x (10 + 9 -1) |
31 |
| 5 | OEMRGXRSI | GRIMES | 34 – 8 | MIXER | GORSIER* | 38 |
| 6 | LAGESTENO | ELONGATES | 52 – 8 | GLOATS | 56 | |
| 7 | CDIEJTSOS | COSIEST | 59 – 8 | EDICTS | COTISES*, DISCOES*, DISSECT*, JOISTED* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 6 4 8 10 2 → 305 | 305 | 69 – 18 | 305 |
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73 |
| 9 | ADBRARUCA | BARRACUDA
(5 seconds) |
79 – 18 | 83 |
