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Episode 233
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Episode 233 was broadcast on 20 December 1984, and was the second semi-final of Series 5.
Peter Evans played Colin Pearce, with Peter Evans winning 53 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Peter Evans | Score | Colin Pearce | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CTCEUHDOJ | TOUCHED | 7 – 7 | TOUCHED | COUCHED | 7 |
| 2 | VYTYBIUEG | BITE | 11 – 11 | GIVE | UBIETY* | 13 |
| 3 | HBHOESSAL | BASHES | 17 – 17 | SHOALS | BOLASES* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 2 6 8 8 10 → 303 | 302
6 × 2 × 25 + 10 − 8 |
24 – 17 | 306 |
CV: 303 = (6 − 2) × 8 × 10 + 8 − 25 |
30 |
| 5 | SGDEIANMS | SINGED | 24 – 24 | SEAMING | ASSIGNED*, GAMINESS*, SMIDGENS* | 38 |
| 6 | NLPEOVGEG | ENVELOP | 31 – 31 | ENVELOP | 45 | |
| 7 | FZWSIUWAQ | WAIFS | 36 – 36 | SQUAW | QUASI* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 100 1 8 7 10 → 939 | 940
(8 + 1) × 100 + 50 − 10 |
43 – 43 | 940
(8 + 1) × 100 + 50 − 10 |
CV: 939 = (100 − 7) × 10 + 1 + 8 |
60 |
| 9 | BIRAPONOT | PROBATION
(10.75 seconds) |
53 – 43 | 70 |
