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Episode 1647
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Episode 1647 was broadcast on 24 March 1995, and was the second quarter-final of Series 29.
Andy Cusworth played John Wheeldon, with Andy Cusworth winning 45 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Cusworth | Score | John Wheeldon | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TFMAIESGP | MAGPIES | 7 – 7 | PASTIME | GAMIEST*, SIGMATE* | 7 |
| 2 | YCNAUORAD | ADORN | 7 – 14 | CANDOUR | 14 | |
| 3 | XPCIAEVRS | PRICES | 13 – 20 | CAPERS | PARVISE*, SCRAPIE*, SPACIER*, VARICES*, VISCERA | 21 |
| 4 | 100 3 1 2 10 1 → 846 | 848
(10 − 2) × (100 + 3 × (1 + 1)) |
20 – 20 | — |
CV: 846 = (100 − 3 × 2) × (10 − 1) |
31 |
| 5 | RTLLIEANM | tramline ☓ | 20 – 27 | LITERAL | TERMINAL | 39 |
| 6 | BSDNOIETA | BANDIEST | 28 – 35 | SEDATION | BOTANISED | 57 |
| 7 | HLMIAEUSN | SEMINAL | 35 – 42 | MENIALS | HUMANISE | 65 |
| 8 | 8 5 7 2 3 6 → 781 | — | 35 – 42 | — |
Best: 780 = (8 × 7 × 3 − 6 × 2) × 5 |
72 |
| 9 | MERITNEED | DETERMINE
(2.25 seconds) |
45 – 42 | 82 |
