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Episode 215
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Episode 215 was broadcast on 26 November 1984, as part of Series 5.
Richard Maddox played June Madell, with Richard Maddox winning 41 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Richard Maddox | Score | June Madell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YKORKEAFG | FREAKY | 6 – 6 | FORAGE | FAKERY* | 6 |
| 2 | IELVFHINT | FILTH | 11 – 6 | LIFT | FINITE*, INVITE*, VENTIL* | 12 |
| 3 | SWOSEIGWB | BOGIES | 17 – 6 | BOSS | BOSIES*, BOWIES*, GOBIES* | 18 |
| 4 | 75 100 7 10 2 5 → 877 | 876 ☓ | 17 – 6 | 870 ☓ |
CV: 877 = (100 − 75 ÷ 5 + 2) × 10 + 7 |
28 |
| 5 | AETBTROVL | BLOATER | 24 – 13 | BLOATER | ABETTOR*, BATTLER, BLOTTER, BOTTLER, LEVATOR* | 35 |
| 6 | TDEDOASTD | TOASTED | 31 – 20 | TOASTED | 42 | |
| 7 | IUARSNDGL | GUARDS | 31 – 27 | LARDING | DARLINGS, SINGULAR* | 50 |
| 8 | 75 25 7 5 4 10 → 285 | 285
4 × 75 − 10 − 5 |
41 – 37 | 285
4 × 75 − 25 + 10 |
|
60 |
| 9 | ATSTYILNN | 41 – 37 | INSTANTLY | 70 |
