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Episode 244

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Episode 244 was broadcast on 18 January 1985, as part of Series 6.

Ian Lowe played Steven Tew, with Steven Tew winning 38 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Ian Lowe Score Steven Tew Others Max.
1 NDUIOSWXA SOUND 5 – 5 WINDS ANXIOUS* 7
2 SYIKLOTEG TOILS 10 – 10 SILKY YOLKIEST* 15
3 SBIASTUOS STABS 10 – 17 BASSIST SUBSIST* 22
4 25 50 1 4 10 2 → 378 378
(50 + 25) × 10 ÷ 2 + 4 − 1
20 – 27 378
(50 + 25) × 10 ÷ 2 + 4 − 1


32
5 AELIGSCAL eagles ☓ 20 – 32 SCALE GALLICE*, GLACIAL 39
6 CREIDOLVY DRIVEL 26 – 32 CRIED DEVILRY*, DIVORCE*, VICEROY 46
7 TBETOANOG BENT 26 – 38 GOTTEN 52
8 100 8 3 9 9 10 → 835 836
100 × 8 + 3 × 9 + 9
33 – 38 839

CV: 835 = (100 + 3) × 8 + 9 ÷ 9 + 10

62
9 ODINFREYB 33 – 38 BOYFRIEND 72