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Revision as of 17:21, 4 May 2020
Episode 77 was broadcast on 29 June 1983, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 2.
Ash Haji played Philip Nelkon, with Ash Haji winning 68 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Lesley Burnett.
N.B. The contestants’ offered words in Round 2 may be transposed.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ash Haji | Score | Philip Nelkon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FOISMFEUN | MUFFINS | 7 – 0 | ? | EFFUSION* | 8 |
| 2 | WEGISAVJO | WAIVES | 13 – 6 | VISAGE | JIGSAW*, OGIVES* | 14 |
| 3 | ALOUKDEAB | DOUBLE | 13 – 13 | BAULKED | 21 | |
| 4 | 25 75 7 10 6 2 → 981 | ?
? |
20 – 13 | ? |
Best: 981 = (25 − 10 − 2) × 75 + 6 |
31 |
| 5 | VOILOTSEA | VIOLATES | 28 – 21 | VIOLATES | 39 | |
| 6 | HEUTIHLEN | UNTIL | 33 – 21 | lutein ☓ | ELUENT*, THEINE* | 45 |
| 7 | SREIBTEEZ | BREEZIEST | 51 – 39 | BREEZIEST | 63 | |
| 8 | 50 2 9 7 3 8 → 923 | 921
? |
58 – 39 | ? |
Best: 923 = (50 × 9 + 8) × 2 + 7 |
73 |
| 9 | AANINTROC | CARNATION
(9.5 seconds) |
68 – 39 | 83 |
