Episode 556

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Episode 556 was broadcast on 28 April 1987, as part of Series 12.

Jon Marsh played Martin Loughran, with Jon Marsh winning 42 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Della Thompson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jon Marsh	Score	Martin Loughran	Others	Max.
1	BCEHMORUE	CHERUB	6 – 6	CHROME	BOUCHEE*	7
2	NBILUDERO	BLUNDER	13 – 13	BOUNDER	UNBRIDLE	15
3	SGLEITYAI	GAIETY	19 – 13	ligites ☓	AGILEST*, AGILITY, LAITIES, LIGATES*, STAGILY*	22
4	25 9 6 7 9 8 → 854	—	19 – 13	—	CV: 854 = (9 × 9 + 25) × 8 + 6	32
5	RLEOKNCAD	CROAKED	26 – 13	LOCKED	COLANDER	40
6	RIBNGUSZS	BRINGS	26 – 20	BUSSING		47
7	TBLOANQEL	BALLET	32 – 26	BALLET	BALLONET	55
8	75 25 3 6 7 8 → 257	257 3 × 75 + 25 + 7	42 – 36	257 3 × 75 + 25 + 7		65
9	deeegrrtt*		42 – 36		REGRETTED	75