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Episode 593
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Episode 593 was broadcast on 18 June 1987, and was the second semi-final of Series 12.
Matthew Francis played Janet McRae, with Janet McRae winning 55 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Patrick Mower, and the lexicographer was Julia Swannell.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matthew Francis | Score | Janet McRae | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KWILSENMO | SOLEMN | 6 – 0 | WOMEN | MOLESKIN, SNOWLIKE* | 8 |
| 2 | RNPREAIPH | HERNIA | 6 – 7 | HAPPIER | HEPARIN* | 15 |
| 3 | SNOTRNIED | SONNET | 6 – 14 | SNORTED | INDENTORS* | 33 |
| 4 | 75 5 10 6 1 5 → 731 | 731
(75 − 5) × 10 + 6 × 5 + 1 |
16 – 24 | 731
(75 − 5) × 10 + 6 × 5 + 1 |
|
43 |
| 5 | ZTDFAUAEL | DEFAULT | 23 – 31 | DEFAULT | ADULATE*, FAULTED* | 50 |
| 6 | TDSNLSOEW | TOSSED | 29 – 37 | SLOWED | LOWNESS*, OLDNESS*, SLOWEST, TELSONS*, TWONESS* | 57 |
| 7 | TSTRIAEHG | STRAIGHT | 37 – 45 | STRAIGHT | 65 | |
| 8 | 100 8 1 7 4 3 → 462 | 462
(100 + 8 + 7) × 4 + 3 − 1 |
47 – 55 | 462
(100 + 8 + 7) × 4 + 3 − 1 |
|
75 |
| 9 | LEGALTIES | legalities ☓
(1 second) |
47 – 55 | LEGISLATE | 85 |
