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Episode 224
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Episode 224 was broadcast on 7 December 1984, as part of Series 5.
Kath Cheetham played John Wallace, with John Wallace winning 53 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kath Cheetham | Score | John Wallace | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSUATQCOI | QUARTS | 6 – 6 | CASTOR | QUARTICS* | 8 |
| 2 | MEYLISERB | MISERLY | 13 – 13 | MISERLY | BEERILY*, BEMIRES*, BIREMES*, LIMBERS | 15 |
| 3 | GFMAISZOG | AGOG | 13 – 18 | FOAMS | GIZMOS*, IMAGOS* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 5 9 3 10 5 → 643 | 645 | 13 – 25 | 644
75 × 9 − 10 × 3 |
CV: 643 = (75 − 3) × 9 − 5 |
31 |
| 5 | NELCIJTAN | LANCET | 19 – 31 | INJECT | ANCIENT* | 38 |
| 6 | WFLUIYDTE | FLUTED | 25 – 37 | WILTED | FETIDLY* | 45 |
| 7 | DWEIPSOHY | SWIPED | 31 – 43 | WISHED | HYPOIDS* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 9 5 1 4 1 → 256 | 256
(9 + 1) × 25 + 5 + 1 |
41 – 53 | 256
(9 + 1) × 25 + 5 + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | EDIDVEERL | DELIVERED
(2.75 seconds) |
51 – 53 | 72 |
