Episode 1376
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Episode 1376 was broadcast on 11 March 1993, as part of Series 25.
Ralph Mayer played Dave Rickard, with Dave Rickard winning 58 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Mayer | Score | Dave Rickard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MLSEINUCP | PLUMES | 6 – 6 | MINCES | IMPULSE, LUPINES*, PENCILS*, PLENUMS*, PUMICES*, SCULPIN*, SPICULE*, SPLENIC* | 7 |
| 2 | AIOSWRDPZ | RADIOS | 12 – 6 | WORDS | SPAROID, WIZARDS | 14 |
| 3 | GRSFEAIHT | GATHERS | 19 – 13 | FAIREST | FIGHTERS, FREIGHTS, FRIGATES* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 3 5 1 2 4 → 158 | 158
50 × 3 + 4 × 2 |
29 – 23 | 158
50 × 3 + 2 × 4 × 1 |
|
32 |
| 5 | EOEYDSGTC | STODGY | 35 – 29 | STODGY | CESTODE*, GEODESY | 39 |
| 6 | WLTBOAIGL | TALLOW | 41 – 35 | BALLOT | GALLIOT | 46 |
| 7 | EAEVRTCMS | CRATES | 47 – 41 | METERS | CREMATES | 54 |
| 8 | 75 9 5 8 1 7 → 951 | 953
(8 + 5) × (75 − 1) − 9 |
54 – 48 | 953
(8 + 5) × (75 − 1) − 9 |
CV: 951 = (75 − 7) × (9 + 5) − 1 |
64 |
| 9 | HEDTURNED | 54 – 58 | THUNDERED
(2.5 seconds) |
74 |
