Episode 1515
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Episode 1515 was broadcast on 23 March 1994, as part of Series 27.
Bob Elliott played Sharon Bridge, with Sharon Bridge winning 54 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Elliott | Score | Sharon Bridge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HSXTNUAEC | CHANTS | 6 – 6 | CHUTES | NAUTCHES, UNCHASTE | 8 |
| 2 | VNJLAIEPB | VIABLE | 6 – 13 | JAVELIN | BIPLANE | 15 |
| 3 | CTSPEOETF | TOPEES | 12 – 13 | COPSE | OCTETS*, SEPTET* | 21 |
| 4 | 100 10 9 1 1 5 → 140 | 140
(5 + 9) × 10 |
22 – 23 | 140
(9 − 5) × 10 + 100 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LGRSAOCIL | CAROLS | 28 – 29 | GRILLS | GORILLAS | 39 |
| 6 | DRWHAOGES | SHARED | 28 – 37 | DOWAGERS | SHADOWER, WORDAGES* | 47 |
| 7 | ZRLSWOEAF | FLOWERS | 35 – 44 | FLOWERS | FORESAW*, FOWLERS*, LOAFERS | 54 |
| 8 | 50 4 5 6 9 3 → 181 | 184 | 35 – 54 | 181
50 × 3 + 9 × 4 − 5 |
|
64 |
| 9 | SHINYPOET | 35 – 54 | HYPNOTISE | 74 |