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Episode 268
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Episode 268 was broadcast on 21 February 1985, as part of Series 6.
Helen Grayson played John Elliott, with Helen Grayson winning 69 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Yvonne Warburton.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Helen Grayson | Score | John Elliott | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | OAOATNMSN | SONATA | 6 – 0 | MOATS | MANTAS* | 6 |
2 | THYUEJTIA | JETTY | 11 – 5 | THETA | THUJA*, THUYA*, TITHE* | 11 |
3 | EEONSGDBR | ENDORSE | 18 – 12 | BODGERS | BEDSORE*, BENDERS*, BONDERS, ENROBED*, ENROBES*, GENDERS*, SOBERED* | 18 |
4 | 25 6 7 4 2 10 → 231 | 231
(7 + 2) × 25 + 6 |
28 – 22 | 231
10 × 25 − 6 − 7 − 4 − 2 |
|
28 |
5 | SVTAEGNAE | VANTAGES | 36 – 22 | AVENGES | 36 | |
6 | OAEDHTMTS | METHODS | 43 – 22 | MODEST | HEADMOST* | 44 |
7 | BMHIIEDUS | IMBUED | 49 – 28 | BUSIED | BEDIMS*, BUSHED, IMBEDS*, IMBUES*, MUSHED* | 50 |
8 | 75 5 6 3 10 2 → 966 | 966
(10 + 3) × 75 − 6 − 5 + 2 |
59 – 28 | 972 |
|
60 |
9 | IFACEHINT | CHIEFTAIN
(5.5 seconds) |
69 – 28 | 70 |