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Episode 225
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Episode 225 was broadcast on 10 December 1984, as part of Series 5.
Elizabeth Thomson played Tony Shilton, with Elizabeth Thomson winning 46 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Elizabeth Thomson | Score | Tony Shilton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UMASTIROG | RATIO | 0 – 6 | GROUTS | TRIGAMOUS* | 18 |
| 2 | VNDIETELN | ENLIVEN | 7 – 13 | ENLIVEN | INVENTED* | 26 |
| 3 | WUGHOAYVI | WAVY | 11 – 17 | WAVY | AGIO*, AHOY*, AVOW, HIYA*, HOYA*, VAGI*, WHOA, YOGA*, YOGH*, YOGI* | 30 |
| 4 | 75 4 9 9 1 2 → 245 | 243
(2 + 1) × 75 + 9 + 9 |
18 – 24 | 243
(2 + 1) × 75 + 9 + 9 |
CV: 245 = (75 + 9) × (4 − 1) − 9 + 2 |
40 |
| 5 | GMRAEHESU | GAMERS | 24 – 30 | MERGES | MAHSEER*, MEASURE, MURAGES* | 47 |
| 6 | DNXOEISGN | SIGNED | 30 – 36 | DESIGN | DINGOES, ENDINGS, SENDING | 54 |
| 7 | BDSAIHESG | SHADES | 36 – 42 | BIASED | BIASSED*, GEISHAS | 61 |
| 8 | 100 5 4 8 9 1 → 955 | 955
9 × 100 + (8 + 4 − 1) × 5 |
46 – 42 | 949 |
|
71 |
| 9 | CKPHOTWAR | 46 – 42 | PATCHWORK | 81 |
