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Episode 1870
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Barry Grossman with Richard, Carol and June Whitfield.
Episode 1870 was broadcast on 30 October 1996, and was the second quarter-final of Group C in the Supreme Championship.
Barry Grossman played Robert Violett, with Barry Grossman winning 48 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was June Whitfield, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Barry Grossman | Score | Robert Violett | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YDKAIRLAT | TARDILY | 7 – 0 | RADIAL | 7 | |
| 2 | CINCATROS | ACROSTIC | 15 – 0 | RATIONS | NARCOTICS | 25 |
| 3 | MDSHAOORD | HOARDS | 21 – 0 | DOOMS | DOODAHS*, DORADOS, RODHAMS* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 1 5 10 8 3 → 374 | 374
50 × 8 − 10 × 3 + 5 − 1 |
31 – 0 | 379 |
|
42 |
| 5 | LERHOEYWN | WHEREON | 38 – 7 | NOWHERE | 49 | |
| 6 | GBRSIEFUG | FIGURES | 38 – 15 | FIREBUGS | 57 | |
| 7 | VATPECALO | VACATE | 38 – 22 | PLACATE | CLAVATE*, POLECAT* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 5 10 6 6 7 → 541 | 541
(6 + 5) × 50 − 10 + 7 − 6 |
48 – 32 | 541
50 × 10 + 7 × 6 − (6 − 5) |
|
74 |
| 9 | ULTRAPAIN | 48 – 42 | TARPAULIN
(18.5 seconds) |
84 |
