Episode 1821

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Episode 1821 was broadcast on 22 August 1996, as part of Series 32.

Mike Llewellin played Marcus Hares, with Marcus Hares winning 69 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mike Llewellin	Score	Marcus Hares	Others	Max.
1	VMLTOEABE	BLEAT	0 – 7	MOVABLE	MOVEABLE	8
2	TAHREWCAD	CHARTED	7 – 14	CHARTED	CATHEAD, CHARADE*, TRACHEA*, WARHEAD*, WATCHED, WATCHER	15
3	LHSYNEIAG	healings ☓	7 – 22	LEASHING	SHEALING*	23
4	50 3 5 6 7 9 → 903	901	7 – 32	903 (7 + 6 + 5) × 50 + 3		33
5	RIPORDASZ	PRIOR	12 – 37	DROPS	AIRDROPS	41
6	RFFMIEUTA	TARIFF	18 – 43	AFFIRM	EARMUFF*, MURIATE*	48
7	YESCINSEL	NICELY	24 – 49	SLICES	LICENSES, SILENCES	56
8	25 6 10 5 8 4 → 370	372	24 – 59	370 (25 + 8 + 4) × 10		66
9	GUNPICKER		24 – 69	PUCKERING (2.25 seconds)		76