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Episode 1888
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Episode 1888 was broadcast on 25 November 1996, and was the first quarter-final of Group F in the Supreme Championship.
Hilary Hopper played Anthony Butcher, with Hilary Hopper winning 56 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hilary Hopper | Score | Anthony Butcher | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GYTUOEPMF | EMPTY | 5 – 0 | POET | TUMEFY* | 6 |
| 2 | RGNICOSTI | SCORING | 12 – 7 | SCORING | CROSTINI* | 14 |
| 3 | RSROEINTU | ROUTINES | 20 – 7 | INSERT | INTRORSE* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 4 3 4 6 6 → 672 | 672
(25 + 3) × 6 × 4 |
30 – 7 | — |
|
32 |
| 5 | CJELSAROP | PAROLES | 37 – 7 | cajolers ☓ | PARCLOSE | 40 |
| 6 | DVXIOEMLF | FILMED | 43 – 13 | FILMED | FOILED, MOILED* | 46 |
| 7 | ASBMEPSAD | PASSED | 49 – 13 | spasmed ☓ | AMASSED*, PASSADE*, SAMBAED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 50 3 10 5 10 → 951 | 949
(50 + 25 − 10 ÷ 5) × (10 + 3) |
56 – 13 | — |
CV: 950 Best: 950 = (50 − 10 + 3 − 5) × 25 |
60 |
| 9 | DIREPESTS | 56 – 23 | PERSISTED
(10.25 seconds) |
70 |
