Episode 575

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Episode 575 was broadcast on 25 May 1987, as part of Series 12.

Carl Varney played Matthew Francis, with Matthew Francis winning 41 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Humphrey Lyttelton, and the lexicographer was Freda Thornton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Carl Varney	Score	Matthew Francis	Others	Max.
1	GONILSAVU	SLAVING	7 – 0	LOVING	AVULSING*, AVULSION	8
2	MNILROBUG	BORING	13 – 6	BORING	RUMBLING	16
3	KESOMUGPE	MOUSE	18 – 11	MOPES	MUSKEG*	22
4	100 3 5 3 8 4 → 708	708 (3 + 4) × 100 + 8	28 – 21	708 (3 + 4) × 100 + 8		32
5	HBANGOWRE	BANGER	34 – 27	HANGER	WAGONER*	39
6	LIYTONGED	TONED	39 – 27	dotingly ☓	GLINTED*, LENTOID*, TINGLED*	46
7	RZIAQSLEJ	RAILS	39 – 34	JAILERS	JEZAILS	53
8	50 100 4 6 6 10 → 777	780	39 – 41	778 (10 + 4) × (50 + 6) − 6	CV: 776 Best: 776 = (10 + 6) × 50 − 6 × 4	60
9	ainoopprt*	propation ☓ (10.5 seconds)	39 – 41		APPORTION	70