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Episode 230
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Episode 230 was broadcast on 17 December 1984, and was the third quarter-final of Series 5.
Peter Evans played Jane Smith, with Peter Evans winning 49 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Evans | Score | Jane Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BZYEEWVIT | beview ☓ | 0 – 4 | BEVY | 4 | |
| 2 | SRTIOQSNE | SORTIES | 7 – 11 | INSERTS | NOSIEST*, ORIENTS*, ROSIEST*, SENIORS*, SINTERS*, SONSIER*, STONIER, STORIES*, TENSORS* | 11 |
| 3 | NNLUINPER | LUPINE | 13 – 17 | LUPINE | PINNULE* | 18 |
| 4 | 100 4 1 3 10 5 → 850 | 850
(5 + 3) × 100 + (4 + 1) × 10 |
23 – 27 | 850
(5 + 3) × 100 + (4 + 1) × 10 |
|
28 |
| 5 | HSGUIESFE | FISHES | 29 – 33 | FISHES | FUSEES*, GUISES*, GUSHES, SEGUES*, SIEGES* | 34 |
| 6 | BCDIEGBAO | cabbie ☓ | 29 – 33 | gabbed ☓ | BABIED*, BOCAGE*, BODEGA*, BODICE*, GEODIC*, GOBBED* | 40 |
| 7 | YFVTIOAQE | VOTE | 29 – 38 | OVATE | FOVEA* | 45 |
| 8 | 50 4 8 4 1 7 → 548 | 548
(7 + 4) × 50 − 8 ÷ 4 |
39 – 38 | 549 |
|
55 |
| 9 | ACTTULUFE | FLUCTUATE
(23 seconds) |
49 – 38 | 65 |
