Episode 77

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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