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Episode 1880
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Episode 1880 was broadcast on 13 November 1996, and was the final of Group D in the Supreme Championship.
Jackie McLeod played Joyce Cansfield, with Joyce Cansfield winning 50 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jackie McLeod | Score | Joyce Cansfield | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TFTIEIFVL | FILET | 5 – 0 | FIVE | VITTLE* | 6 |
| 2 | SHSQIAOAT | HOSTAS | 11 – 6 | HOISTS | SHOATS* | 12 |
| 3 | RMDEITSAU | misrated ☓ | 11 – 13 | ASTRIDE | MARDIEST*, MURIATES*, READMITS | 20 |
| 4 | 25 7 2 1 5 4 → 983 | 978
(7 × 5 + 4) × 25 + 2 + 1 |
18 – 20 | 978
(7 × 5 + 4) × 25 + 2 + 1 |
CV: 983 = (4 × 25 − 1) × 2 × 5 − 7 |
30 |
| 5 | BSJYEIECR | SCRIBE | 24 – 26 | SCRIBE | CERISE*, EYRIES*, JERSEY*, REBECS* | 36 |
| 6 | ATIEPNYEG | pintage ☓ | 24 – 32 | TYPING | EATING*, EYEING*, GAIETY*, NEGATE*, NEPETA*, PAINTY*, PAYING*, PEEING*, PINETA*, TAPING*, TEAING*, TEEING* | 42 |
| 7 | SMRNIEUAR | MARINERS | 32 – 40 | MARINERS | ANEURISM, MURRAINS* | 50 |
| 8 | 50 9 10 8 2 6 → 901 | 902 | 32 – 50 | 901
(10 + 8) × 50 + 9 − 2 − 6 |
|
60 |
| 9 | UNEDOCTOR | CONTOURED
(2.5 seconds) |
42 – 50 | 70 |
