Episode 1497

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Episode 1497 was broadcast on 25 February 1994, as part of Series 27.

Rachel White played Richard Campbell, with Richard Campbell winning 67 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rachel White	Score	Richard Campbell	Others	Max.
1	GVPUOTEPM	MOPE	0 – 5	VOGUE	MOPPET, MUPPET*, PEGTOP*	6
2	BIWAWNBEL	NIBBLE	6 – 11	NIBBLE	BEWAIL, INWALE*, WIBBLE*	12
3	TRTROEUND	TORTURED	14 – 19	ROTUNDER		20
4	50 9 3 2 8 1 → 351	351 (9 − 2) × 50 + 1	24 – 29	351 (9 − 2) × 50 + 1		30
5	ZASSOGEJH	HAZES	29 – 34	GAZES	GASHES, JOSHES	36
6	SLGDOEOQE	SLEDGE	35 – 40	LODGES	GEODES*, GOOSED*, LEDGES, LOOSED, OODLES, SOLOED*, SOOLED*	42
7	SATISYLES	STYLES	35 – 47	TASSELS	ESSAYIST*, STYLISES	50
8	100 4 7 7 3 5 → 308	308 100 × 3 + (7 − 5) × 4	45 – 57	308 3 × 100 + 7 + 5 − 4		60
9	BUNGMINER		45 – 67	NUMBERING (3.5 seconds)		70