Episode 1430

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Episode 1430 was broadcast on 25 August 1993, as part of Series 26.

Claire Abdy played Simon Millard, with Claire Abdy winning 42 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: Abdy wasn't asked for her solution in Round 4; however, it can be assumed it was identical to Millard's.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Claire Abdy	Score	Simon Millard	Others	Max.
1	RLHOIEDNU	HOUNDER	7 – 0	holed ☓6	UNHOLIER	8
2	SAPECNPOW	WEAPONS	14 – 0	PONCES	SNOWCAP*	15
3	KSEANGEAF	FANGS	19 – 5	SNEAK	AKEES*, FAKES*, FANES*, GEEKS*, GENES*, KEENS*, KNAGS*, KNEES*, SANGA*, SKEAN*, SNAKE	20
4	75 9 10 4 9 2 → 144	144 75 × 2 − (10 − 4) **	29 – 15	144 75 × 2 − (10 − 4)		30
5	LEZIEBVTR	BELTER	35 – 21	TREBLE	BRETZEL*	37
6	XTGOAAIYM	GOAT	35 – 26	AXIOM	AMIGO*, AMITY*, ATAXY*, ATOMY*, GAITA*, GOATY, GOYIM*, IMAGO*, MATAI*, TAGMA*, TAIGA*	42
7	TBUSTACRE	SCATTER	42 – 33	CUTTERS	ABUTTERS, SUBTRACT*	50
8	50 8 7 8 5 4 → 887	—	42 – 33	—	CV: 887 = (8 + 8) × (50 + 5) + 7	60
9	SADDLETIE		42 – 33		DEADLIEST	70