Episode 1103
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Episode 1103 was broadcast on 18 February 1991, as part of Series 21.
Dave Dinsmore played Barry Grossman, with Barry Grossman winning 49 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Alexandra Clayton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dave Dinsmore | Score | Barry Grossman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CFIDEALGD | FAILED/FIDDLE | 6 – 6 | FIDDLE | GLADDIE* | 7 |
| 2 | PDEURBNOG | PONDER/GROUND | 6 – 13 | GROUPED | BOUNDER, BURGEON*, GUERDON*, POUNDER*, PRONGED*, REBOUND, UNDERGO, UNROBED*, UNROPED* | 14 |
| 3 | LCXAILIBT | ALIBI | 6 – 19 | ITALIC | BACILLI* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 7 2 6 5 4 → 939 | — | 6 – 19 | — |
CV: 939 = (4 × 25 + 5) × (7 + 2) − 6 |
31 |
| 5 | TRDIOEHRA | TARDIER | 13 – 19 | ADROIT | ADROITER* | 39 |
| 6 | KPOIRQAER | PARKIER | 20 – 26 | PARKIER | PORKIER | 46 |
| 7 | ZSIMFAUSC | MASS | 20 – 32 | MUSICS | FASCISM | 53 |
| 8 | 25 1 6 2 5 10 → 703 | — | 20 – 39 | 701
(5 × 6 − 2) × 25 + 1 |
CV: 703 = (6 × 25 − 10) × 5 + 2 + 1 |
63 |
| 9 | DIGGARDEN | 20 – 49 | DEGRADING
(2 seconds) |
73 |