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Episode 239
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Episode 239 was broadcast on 11 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Laurie Silver played Kim Hathaway, with Laurie Silver winning 38 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Laurie Silver | Score | Kim Hathaway | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLEUCAREL | nuclear ☓8 | 0 – 7 | NUCLEAR | CERULEAN* | 8 |
| 2 | SUETYOISL | STYLES | 6 – 13 | STYLES | LOUSIEST | 16 |
| 3 | QWEAUVFGH | VAGUE | 11 – 13 | HUGE | FAUGH | 21 |
| 4 | 75 4 8 10 9 2 → 579 | 581
75 × 4 × 2 − 10 − 9 |
18 – 13 | — |
CV: 579 = (75 − 2) × 8 − 9 + 4 |
31 |
| 5 | EDGIOTYED | TOYED | 18 – 19 | DIETED | EDITED*, ODDITY* | 37 |
| 6 | HBIEISVTN | HIVES | 23 – 24 | VISIT | INVITES, VINIEST* | 44 |
| 7 | SOAVGESIE | VASES | 28 – 29 | SAVES | VISAGES | 51 |
| 8 | 100 25 6 4 8 8 → 122 | 122
8 + 8 + 6 + 100 |
38 – 29 | 124 |
|
61 |
| 9 | MNAOTEILO | 38 – 29 | nominal ☓
(27 seconds) |
EMOTIONAL | 71 |
