Episode 1720

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Episode 1720 was broadcast on 3 January 1996, as part of Series 31.

Dominic Moyes played Maria Thomson, with Maria Thomson winning 47 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Dominic Moyes	Score	Maria Thomson	Others	Max.
1	WBRKIAOSE	BREAKS	6 – 6	BRAISE	BOSKIER, KOWARIS*	7
2	UFBIROQTR	QUOIT	11 – 6	quoif ☓	BURRITO	14
3	EIEUGSCWT	CUTIES	17 – 12	CUTIES	CUEIST*	20
4	25 9 8 5 10 6 → 702	—	17 – 17	709 9 × 10 × 8 − 5 − 6	CV: 702 = (5 × 25 − 8) × 6	30
5	HIAAGGLAD	HAIL	17 – 23	DAHLIA		36
6	LSDIEIRZV	DIVERS	23 – 29	DRIVEL	DRIVELS*, VIZIERS	43
7	LSSOEORTE	LOOTERS	23 – 37	ROOTLESS		51
8	25 100 9 4 2 5 → 400	400 4 × 100	33 – 47	400 4 × 100		61
9	GIVECHINA	ACHIEVING (1.25 seconds)	43 – 47			71