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Episode 1553
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Episode 1553 was broadcast on 15 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
Wayne Kelly played John Arand, with Wayne Kelly winning 51 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wayne Kelly | Score | John Arand | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RASNELGFA | ANGERS | 0 – 7 | FLANGES | FLANGERS*, SANGREAL* | 8 |
| 2 | SGTHIOERB | BRIGHT | 6 – 13 | BROTHS | GOBSHITE* | 16 |
| 3 | VIFOAHWLE | HOVEL | 11 – 18 | WHOLE | AWHILE*, FOVEAL, HAVELI* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 4 2 6 8 1 → 286 | 285
((8 + 2 + 1) × 25) + 6 + 4 |
18 – 25 | 287
((8 + 4 - 1) × 25) + (2 × 6) |
CV: 286 = ((8 + 4) × 25) - ((6 + 1) × 2) |
32 |
| 5 | VSGRAOEZS | OGRESS | 24 – 31 | GRAVES | GASSER*, GAZERS*, GRAZES*, GROSZE*, GROVES*, SAVERS*, SEROSA*, SERVOS*, VERSOS* | 38 |
| 6 | CSIAINSOA | CASINOS | 31 – 31 | COINS | CAISSON*, CASSONI* | 45 |
| 7 | DBTDUIEER | debuted ☓ | 31 – 37 | BURIED | BETIDED*, BRUITED*, DEBITED, ERUDITE* | 52 |
| 8 | 2 3 10 9 7 8 → 703 | 703
((8 + 2) × 10 × 7) + 3 |
41 – 47 | 703
((8 + 2) × 10 × 7) + 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | GIVEROUND | DEVOURING
(7.25 seconds) |
51 – 47 | 72 |
