Episode 1491

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Episode 1491 was broadcast on 17 February 1994, as part of Series 27.

John Donkin played Daniel Simonis, with Daniel Simonis winning 53 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Donkin	Score	Daniel Simonis	Others	Max.
1	RLDFEAENI	—	0 – 7	FIELDER	ENFILADE*, FLANERIE*	8
2	SRMYAEIYN	MARINES	7 – 14	SEMINAR	SEMINARY	16
3	SXBGOIWEL	BOGIES	13 – 20	GLOBES	BLOWIES*, OBLIGES	23
4	25 9 3 8 10 5 → 113	113 25 × 5 − (9 + 3)	23 – 30	113 25 × 5 − (9 + 3)		33
5	CPAOAGTDE	DOTAGE	29 – 36	POTAGE	CAPOTE*, COATED, PAGODA, TOECAP*	39
6	GPVAESRON	SPONGER	36 – 43	ORANGES	GOVERNS*, ONAGERS*, PERSONA	46
7	CWTSFEOET	FEWEST	42 – 43	weftes ☓	OCTETS*, TWEEST*, TWEETS*	52
8	50 7 4 4 3 2 → 175	175 50 ÷ 2 × 7	52 – 53	175 4 × 50 − (7 × 3 + 4)		62
9	TREEDIVER	diverted ☓ (1.5 seconds)	52 – 53		RETRIEVED	72