Episode 1381
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Episode 1381 was broadcast on 18 March 1993, as part of Series 25.
Albert Hopkins played Dave Rickard, with Albert Hopkins winning 40 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bill Tidy, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Albert Hopkins | Score | Dave Rickard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WGBTEIEJZ | teeing ☓ | 0 – 5 | BEGET | BEIGE*, ZIBET | 5 |
| 2 | DSYIOARPR | DAISY | 0 – 11 | RADIOS | SPAROID | 12 |
| 3 | LDMEIUXSC | SLUICED | 7 – 11 | SLIME | MISCUED, MUSCLED* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 3 6 9 8 5 → 389 | 388 | 7 – 21 | 389
8 × 50 − (6 + 5) |
|
29 |
| 5 | VSWEIANFS | WAIVES | 13 – 21 | WIVES | WAVINESS | 37 |
| 6 | DRLOEUHNR | ROUNDER | 20 – 21 | LOUDER | HURDLER, ROUNDEL* | 44 |
| 7 | TGROEOKRA | rogate ☓ | 20 – 28 | ROOTAGE | GARROTE* | 51 |
| 8 | 50 4 5 5 1 2 → 260 | 260
50 × 5 + 5 × 2 |
30 – 38 | 260
(50 ÷ 2 + 1) × (5 + 5) |
|
61 |
| 9 | GIANTCOMB | COMBATING
(3.25 seconds) |
40 – 38 | 71 |
