Episode 1773

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Episode 1773 was broadcast on 18 March 1996, as part of Series 31.

Chris Williams played Allison Roberts, with Chris Williams winning 66 - 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Chris Williams	Score	Allison Roberts	Others	Max.
1	TLNPIOERS	POINTERS	8 – 8	POINTERS	PROTEINS, REPOINTS*, SPLINTER*	8
2	MSCUEAMYD	MEDUSA	14 – 8	DAMES	SCAMMED*, SCUMMED*	15
3	NSJCIEAFK	FANCIES	21 – 15	FANCIES	FASCINE*, FIANCES, JACKSIE*	22
4	75 3 8 6 7 9 → 457	457 (75 x 6) + 7	31 – 25	457 (75 x 6) + 7		32
5	LSDIAEZSV	VALISES	38 – 25	lasses ☓	ADVISES, VIZSLAS*	39
6	CBQAIALFY	CABAL	43 – 25	falacy ☓	FACIAL	45
7	REWUGTAGH	WREATH	49 – 25	wagger ☓	ARGUTE*, GARGET*, GATHER, GAUGER*, TUGGER*	51
8	25 2 8 6 6 10 → 617	618 ((6 + 6) x 2 x 25) + 10 + 8	56 – 32	618 ((6 - 2) x 6 x 25) + 10 + 8	CV: 617 = ((((6 + 2) x 10) - 6) x 8) + 25	61
9	SAMSBARRE	EMBARRASS (2.25 seconds)	66 – 32			71