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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 | ARSENAL, ANGLERS*, LAAGERS*, LASAGNE, RAGLANS*, REFLAGS* | 7 |
| 2 | SGTHIOERB | BRIGHT | 6 – 13 | BROTHS | BOTHERS, BOTHIES*, BRIGHTS*, GOITERS*, GOITRES*, GORIEST*, HERIOTS*, HOISTER*, OGREISH, SHORTIE*, SIGHTER* | 14 |
| 3 | VIFOAHWLE | HOVEL | 11 – 18 | WHOLE | AWHILE*, FOVEAL, HAVELI* | 20 |
| 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 |
30 |
| 5 | VSGRAOEZS | OGRESS | 24 – 31 | GRAVES | GASSER*, GAZERS*, GRAZES*, GROSZE*, GROVES*, SAVERS*, SEROSA*, SERVOS*, VERSOS* | 36 |
| 6 | CSIAINSOA | CASINOS | 31 – 31 | COINS | CAISSON*, CASSONI* | 43 |
| 7 | DBTDUIEER | debuted ☓ | 31 – 37 | BURIED | BETIDED*, BRUITED*, DEBITED, ERUDITE* | 50 |
| 8 | 2 3 10 9 7 8 → 703 | 703
(8 + 2) × 10 × 7 + 3 |
41 – 47 | 703
(8 + 2) × 10 × 7 + 3 |
|
60 |
| 9 | GIVEROUND | DEVOURING
(7.25 seconds) |
51 – 47 | 70 |
