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Episode 159
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Episode 159 was broadcast on 16 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Zuby Skinner played Mike Willis, with Mike Willis winning 59 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Zuby Skinner | Score | Mike Willis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MODRUQANI | DRUM | 0 – 6 | AROUND | QUONDAM* | 7 |
| 2 | IEBTJOELS | BELIES | 6 – 12 | JOSTLE | OBELISE* | 14 |
| 3 | MIDOBNAGP | PAID | 6 – 18 | DOPING | POMADING* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 2 10 4 7 5 → 201 | 201
2 × 100 + 5 − 4 |
16 – 28 | 201
2 × 100 + 5 − 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | IUWGNDNIE | WINGED | 16 – 36 | WIDENING | 40 | |
| 6 | TILAVIYSO | VITAL | 16 – 43 | OVALITY | VIOLIST* | 47 |
| 7 | UILNSBASO | BASIN | 16 – 49 | SALONS | ALBINOS*, SUASION*, SUBSOIL* | 54 |
| 8 | 75 3 4 4 2 8 → 521 | 521
(3 + 4) × 75 − 4 |
26 – 49 | 521 ☓ |
|
64 |
| 9 | RRRABSIET | 26 – 59 | BARRISTER
(6 seconds) |
74 |
