Episode 280

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Episode 280 was broadcast on 11 March 1985, as part of Series 6.

Neil Wilkins played Ruth Whitehouse, with Neil Wilkins winning 50 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannel.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Neil Wilkins	Score	Ruth Whitehouse	Others	Max.
1	TOGEVITFO	FOOT	4 – 4	VOTE	FOOTIE*	6
2	BUEETHUDY	DUET	8 – 8	BEET	DEBUT*, TUBED*, DEBYE*, ETUDE*, THEBE*	11
3	SEJENOGAG	GONGS	13 – 13	GANGS	ENGAGES*	18
4	100 25 7 10 1 4 → 838	839	20 – 20	839		25
5	STEIXSRVP	STRIPES	27 – 20	VISIT ☓	PERSIST*, PRIESTS*, SITREPS*, SPRITES*, PRIVETS*, STIVERS*, STRIVES*, VERISTS*	32
6	TETPIBADC	PITTED	33 – 26	PATTED	DICTATE*, PEDICAB*, TABETIC*	39
7	SNUQEARLV	QUAVERS	40 – 26	LANES	UNRAVELS*	47
8	100 7 5 8 2 5 → 136	136	50 – 36	136		57
9	TOMPINNER		50 – 46	PROMINENT (8 seconds)		67