Episode 1122
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Episode 1122 was broadcast on 15 March 1991, as part of Series 21.
Frank Adams played Lew Schwarz, with Lew Schwarz winning 56 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sally James, and the lexicographer was Judy Pearsall.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Frank Adams | Score | Lew Schwarz | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPLAECBIF | FRIABLE | 7 – 7 | FRIABLE | CALIBRE, CALIPER*, REPLICA | 7 |
| 2 | WDTUAXOPI | POUT | 11 – 11 | TAXI | ADOPT*, AUDIO*, AUDIT, PATIO*, PODIA, TOWAI* | 12 |
| 3 | SGDEENROH | ENDORSE | 18 – 18 | HEDGERS | DEHORNS*, GENDERS | 19 |
| 4 | 50 8 10 9 2 8 → 130 | 130 ☓ | 18 – 25 | 135
50 × 2 + 8 + 8 + 9 + 10 |
CV: 130 = 8 × 10 + 50 |
29 |
| 5 | MLVEAQUTN | QUALM | 23 – 30 | QUALM | AMULET*, ELUANT*, EQUANT*, LAMENT, LEVANT*, LUNATE*, MANQUE*, MANTEL, MANTLE, MENTAL, MULETA* | 35 |
| 6 | FESTAESBG | BEGETS | 29 – 36 | FEASTS | BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS, BESETS, EGESTS*, SAFEST*, SAGEST*, STAGES, TEASES* | 41 |
| 7 | SGRIEDRAY | GRADERS | 36 – 36 | ridgers ☓ | GIRDERS, RAIDERS, REGARDS | 48 |
| 8 | 75 9 8 1 6 9 → 909 | — | 36 – 46 | 909
(9 − 6 + 1 + 8) × 75 + 9 |
|
58 |
| 9 | TIMSDEBUT | 36 – 56 | SUBMITTED
(10 seconds) |
68 |
