Episode 1106

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Episode 1106 was broadcast on 21 February 1991, as part of Series 21.

Gillian Tickle played Barry Grossman, with Gillian Tickle winning 54 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Gillian Tickle	Score	Barry Grossman	Others	Max.
1	LDCGEOEDT	LODGED	6 – 6	CODDLE	DECODE, GELDED*, LEDGED*, TODDLE*	6
2	DEIKRGBIE	BRIDGE	12 – 12	BRIDGE	BIRDIE*, BREDIE*, BRIDIE*, EDGIER*, KIERIE*	12
3	NPNRAOEYL	PLANNER	19 – 12	PLAYER	ANNOYER*, PLENARY*, PRONELY	19
4	25 2 8 7 9 2 → 231	231 25 × 9 + 8 − 2	29 – 22	231 25 × 9 + 8 − 2		29
5	WSYHAPEAC	PEACHY	35 – 28	CASHEW	APACHES	36
6	FLJSIIETN	ENLIST	41 – 28	finites ☓	LINIEST*, LINTIES*	43
7	OARHQDRSI	HORRID	47 – 34	HORRID	HAIRDOS	50
8	50 3 5 4 6 6 → 866	862 (3 × 4 + 5) × 50 + 6 + 6	54 – 41	862 (6 + 6 + 5) × 50 + 3 × 4	CV: 866 = 6 × 3 × 50 − (6 × 5 + 4)	60
9	INFLOGLOW		54 – 51	FOLLOWING (1.5 seconds)		70