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Episode 284
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Episode 284 was broadcast on 15 March 1985, and was the third quarter-final of Series 6.
Adam Gilinsky played Laurie Silver, with Adam Gilinsky winning 34 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Adam Gilinsky | Score | Laurie Silver | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NLOTEASGE | TANGLES | 7 – 0 | ANGLES | ELONGATES | 18 |
| 2 | RLZEOESTN | RELENTS | 14 – 0 | roster ☓ | SELTZER* | 25 |
| 3 | KEJSUOEWD | JOKED | 19 – 5 | SEWED | SKEWED | 31 |
| 4 | 25 100 4 2 1 6 → 842 | 832 | 19 – 10 | 848
((25 − 1) ÷ 4 + 100) × (6 + 2) |
CV: 842 = ((100 − 1) × 4 + 25) × 2 |
41 |
| 5 | NLFAEITCA | fatale ☓ | 19 – 17 | FANATIC | FALCATE*, FANTAIL*, INFLATE*, INFLECT* | 48 |
| 6 | PEANECGOV | PECAN | 24 – 22 | PENCE | PEONAGE | 55 |
| 7 | NTNIASEGB | BINGES | 24 – 30 | BEATINGS | ABSENTING* | 73 |
| 8 | 25 10 4 8 4 5 → 530 | 530
(8 + 4 + 10) × 25 − 5 × 4 |
34 – 30 | 540 |
|
83 |
| 9 | GGIINFRVO | 34 – 30 | FORGIVING | 93 |
