Episode 1549

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Episode 1549 was broadcast on 9 August 1994, as part of Series 28.

Alan Sheridan played Helen Wood, with Helen Wood winning 63 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jenny Hanley, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Sheridan	Score	Helen Wood	Others	Max.
1	DLSEIUHNK	KINDLES	7 – 7	SLINKED	SUNLIKE*	7
2	SRFAOIGSD	FROGS	12 – 12	GRASS	AROIDS*, FIORDS*, RADIOS, SARODS*	13
3	FHEASRLOT	FLOATERS	20 – 20	FLOATERS	LOATHERS, REFLOATS*	21
4	50 9 9 6 1 6 → 275	274	20 – 30	275 50 × 6 − (9 + 9 + 6 + 1)		31
5	MRCAIAYLE	CREAMILY	28 – 30	RECLAIM		39
6	GNWOIETPL	PLOWING	35 – 37	PLOWING	TOWELING	47
7	NTBIAONDW	NATION	41 – 43	BANDIT	ANOINT, OBTAIN*, WANTON	53
8	25 4 5 8 5 10 → 122	122 25 × 5 − (8 − 5)	51 – 53	122 25 × 5 − (8 − 5)		63
9	UWAITLONG		51 – 63	OUTLAWING (15.5 seconds)		73