Episode 541

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Episode 541 was broadcast on 7 April 1987, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 11.

Ted Kimmons played James Wilkie, with James Wilkie winning 53 – 13. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Harty, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ted Kimmons	Score	James Wilkie	Others	Max.
1	LEGIHATOR	RIGHTO	0 – 7	LIGHTER	LITHARGE*, REGOLITH*	8
2	SUHGDEOAY	SOUGHED	7 – 7	GASHED		15
3	NECITONEP	PECTIN	13 – 13	NOTICE	NEOTENIC*	23
4	75 8 6 4 5 4 → 374	375	13 – 23	374 75 × 5 − 4 ÷ 4		33
5	MNVSREAOT	OVATES	13 – 30	SERVANT	MONSTERA*, OVERMANS, STOREMAN*	41
6	HESICOGEN	CHOSEN	13 – 37	SHOEING	CHEESING	49
7	SUJPLNIEM	MINUS	13 – 43	PLUMES	SPLENIUM*	57
8	75 100 1 4 3 9 → 270	250	13 – 43	270 ☓	CV: 270 = 75 × 4 − (9 + 1) × 3	67
9	eelprssxy*		13 – 53	EXPRESSLY (8 seconds)		77