Episode 520

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Episode 520 was broadcast on 9 March 1987, as part of Series 11.

Peter Dickinson played David Reid, with David Reid winning 47 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was John Junkin, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Peter Dickinson	Score	David Reid	Others	Max.
1	SVPTEAICE	CAPTIVES	8 – 8	CAPTIVES	SPECIATE*, VESICATE	8
2	SABIPULIN	PLAINS	14 – 14	PLAINS	NAUPLII*	15
3	TSVREIOWU	RIVETS	20 – 20	ROUTES	VITREOUS	23
4	50 3 4 9 6 1 → 957	954	20 – 27	959 (((6 x 3) + 1) x 50) + 9	CV: 957 = (((3 x 50) + 9) x 6) + 4 - 1	33
5	LEBIPOYEL	—	20 – 32	ELOPE	POLLEE*, POLLIE*	39
6	GDKZAEOEC	CAGED/GAZED	25 – 37	CAGED	DOCKAGE	46
7	RATOSEWUY	OUTWEARS	33 – 37	ESTUARY		54
8	10 4 2 3 7 8 → 422	424	33 – 47	422 (7 x 3 x 2 x 10) + (8 / 4)		64
9	bdeeimmrs*	simmered ☓ (28 seconds)	33 – 47		DISMEMBER	74