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Episode 160
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Episode 160 was broadcast on 17 May 1984, as part of Series 4.
Nigel Jones played Mike Willis, with Mike Willis winning 47 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nigel Jones | Score | Mike Willis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TORBGIASL | BIGOTS | 0 – 7 | TAILORS | ORBITALS* | 8 |
| 2 | IERFBTOSE | BITERS | 0 – 15 | BRIEFEST | 16 | |
| 3 | ORTLAOGBI | TAILOR | 6 – 15 | ligator ☓ | OBLIGOR*, ORBITAL | 23 |
| 4 | 25 10 1 6 10 3 → 999 | 999
25 × 10 × (10 − 6) − 1 |
16 – 15 | — |
|
33 |
| 5 | EADSVSENL | ENSLAVED | 24 – 15 | LEAVENS | ENSLAVES* | 41 |
| 6 | INULDSCAX | LANDS | 24 – 22 | SUNDIAL | UNCIALS* | 48 |
| 7 | OQAOILNFY | foily ☓ | 24 – 27 | ALOOF | FINAL*, FOLIO*, INLAY*, LOONY* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 7 1 5 6 4 → 609 | 610 | 24 – 37 | 609
(7 + 5) × 50 + 6 + 4 − 1 |
|
63 |
| 9 | EEECNSTIX | 24 – 47 | EXISTENCE
(3.75 seconds) |
73 |
