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Episode 283
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Episode 283 was broadcast on 14 March 1985, and was the second quarter-final of Series 6.
Neil Wilkins played Darryl Francis, with Darryl Francis winning 56 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Wilkins | Score | Darryl Francis | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBESTXIVS | BESTS | 0 – 6 | TESTIS | EXISTS, SIXTES* | 6 |
| 2 | PSGIEJGON | JINGOES | 7 – 6 | POSING | PIGEONS | 13 |
| 3 | AIODBYATH | BODY | 7 – 11 | BOTHY | ADYTA*, BIOTA*, DHOBI*, DHOTI*, HABIT*, HYOID*, TOADY*, TODAY* | 18 |
| 4 | 50 25 4 1 6 8 → 302 | 302
(50 + 25) × 4 + 8 − 6 |
17 – 21 | 302
50 × 6 + 8 ÷ 4 |
|
28 |
| 5 | TGVFEAETM | MEAT | 21 – 25 | FAME | GAMETE, METAGE* | 34 |
| 6 | UIEAGPSNX | PAUSING | 28 – 32 | GUINEAS | 41 | |
| 7 | MDLIAIBGE | BLAMED | 28 – 39 | GAMBLED | ALIBIED* | 48 |
| 8 | 25 1 2 2 7 10 → 447 | 448
(10 + 7 + 1) × 25 − 2 |
35 – 46 | 448
(10 + 7 + 1) × 25 − 2 |
CV: 447 = (25 − 1 − 2) × 2 × 10 + 7 |
58 |
| 9 | PUTASARAP | 35 – 56 | APPARATUS
(3.5 seconds) |
68 |
