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Episode 242
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Episode 242 was broadcast on 16 January 1985, as part of Series 6.
Laurie Silver played Ian Lowe, with Ian Lowe winning 38 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Laurie Silver | Score | Ian Lowe | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLPAOEYNR | PLENTY | 6 – 6 | OPENLY | ORNATELY* | 8 |
| 2 | TYAUELSHV | VALUES | 12 – 6 | HASTY | SUAVELY* | 15 |
| 3 | TPNIUOATS | STATION | 19 – 6 | POINTS | OPUNTIAS*, PANTSUIT* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 75 4 9 4 2 → 523 | 513 | 19 – 13 | 521
50 × 9 + 75 − 4 |
CV: 523 = 50 × 9 + 75 − 2 |
33 |
| 5 | VEINBVHAG | HEAVING | 19 – 21 | BEHAVING | 41 | |
| 6 | TESODGTAS | STATED | 25 – 21 | DOTES | DOSAGES*, TOASTED | 48 |
| 7 | JENIOSGLS | JINGLES | 32 – 28 | SINGLES | INSOLES*, JESSING*, JINGOES*, LEGIONS*, LESIONS*, LINGOES, LIONESS* | 55 |
| 8 | 3 4 9 4 2 7 → 827 | — | 32 – 28 | — |
CV: 838 Best: 828 = 9 × 4 × (7 × 3 + 2) |
62 |
| 9 | TRENSOMAY | 32 – 38 | MONASTERY
(3.5 seconds) |
72 |
