Episode 1419

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Episode 1419 was broadcast on 10 August 1993, as part of Series 26.

Jeff Cummins played Alan Harwood, with Alan Harwood winning 50 – 18. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jeff Cummins	Score	Alan Harwood	Others	Max.
1	ZECPIMITR	CRIMP	0 – 6	PERMIT	EMPIRIC, PICRITE*	7
2	GDSOENSUG	SOUNDS	6 – 12	SOUNDS	GUDGEONS*	15
3	WNCAUEIVL	UNVEIL	12 – 12	UNCLE	UNALIVE, VINCULA*, WAVICLE*	22
4	100 7 10 8 9 4 → 924	927	12 – 22	924 9 × 100 + (7 − 4) × 8		32
5	RLTNAOHEY	THORNY	12 – 29	EARTHLY	ANOTHERY*, ORNATELY	40
6	RSBDOALEA	ABOARD	12 – 37	SEABOARD	ADORABLE, BASELOAD*	48
7	JREOEVSPC	COVERS	18 – 43	COVERS	CORVEES*	55
8	25 9 2 3 7 1 → 654	653 ☓	18 – 50	655 (3 × 9 − 1) × 25 + 7 − 2	CV: 654 = (9 × 25 − 7) × 3	65
9	SAFEHUMOR	foursomes ☓ (4.33 seconds)	18 – 50		FARMHOUSE	75