Episode 1552
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Episode 1552 was broadcast on 12 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
Wayne Kelly played Mike Salt, with Wayne Kelly winning 71 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wayne Kelly | Score | Mike Salt | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEGTARUQE | REGULATE | 8 – 0 | EQUATE | 8 | |
| 2 | OISDLETGA | SOILED | 14 – 6 | STAGED | DIASTOLE*, DOGSTAIL*, GODETIAS, GODLIEST, ISOLATED, SODALITE* | 16 |
| 3 | HOEPSKIAR | PARISH | 20 – 12 | SHAKER | APHORISE | 24 |
| 4 | 25 2 9 3 1 7 → 533 | 533
3 × 7 × 25 + 9 − 1 |
30 – 22 | 533
3 × 7 × 25 + 9 + 1 − 2 |
|
34 |
| 5 | IELTDOFSB | BOLDEST | 37 – 29 | BOLDEST | BOLIDES*, FOIBLES*, FOISTED*, STIFLED | 41 |
| 6 | NUCSARMES | SCREAMS | 44 – 29 | CRANES | SURNAMES | 49 |
| 7 | IANPSRENY | SPINNER | 51 – 36 | SPANNER | PANNIERS | 57 |
| 8 | 75 100 5 1 9 6 → 920 | 920
(100 + 1) × 9 + 6 + 5 |
61 – 36 | 929 |
|
67 |
| 9 | ERICSRUFF | SCRUFFIER
(5.5 seconds) |
71 – 36 | 77 |
