Episode 1608

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Episode 1608 was broadcast on 30 January 1995, as part of Series 29.

David Aldridge played Colin Hess, with Colin Hess winning 55 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Colin Hess	Score	David Aldridge	Others	Max.
1	XGROEHNDO	HONED	0 – 6	HORNED	DEHORN*, DRONGO, HOONED*, ORGONE*, OROGEN*, OXHERD*	6
2	FPBWEAIML	WIMPLE	6 – 6	FLAME	BEWAIL*, FLAMBE*, IMPALE*	12
3	YNRAIOTLK	NOTARY	12 – 6	TRAIN	ORALITY*	19
4	75 6 5 2 9 6 → 285	285 ((6 − 2) × 75) − 9 − 6	22 – 16	285 ((6 − 2) × 75) − 9 − 6		29
5	STQNEOLIU	QUESTION	30 – 16	UNITES	OUTLINES	37
6	PGZRIAERP	GRIPPER	37 – 16	REPAIR	APPRIZE, GAPPIER*, GRAPIER, GRAZIER*, ZAPPIER	44
7	SCMJIONCA	MOCCASIN	45 – 16	COMICS		52
8	50 6 3 1 2 7 → 911	908	45 – 26	911 ((50 + 1) × 6 × 3) − 7		62
9	TOEDANGLE	ELONGATED (4 seconds)	55 – 26			72