Episode 1558
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Episode 1558 was broadcast on 22 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
June Stowe played Andrew Wilson, with Andrew Wilson winning 53 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Shirley Anne Field, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
This was the first episode to have a sponsor: The Times newspaper.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | June Stowe | Score | Andrew Wilson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WNEAJGIDS | SAWING | 6 – 6 | SINGED | WINDAGES | 8 |
| 2 | MEVTIDSEM | STEMMED | 13 – 13 | STEMMED | DIMMEST*, TIMESED* | 15 |
| 3 | TSOAEBHNZ | BATHES | 19 – 19 | BATHES | BENTHOS*, BEZANTS* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 9 8 2 7 → 280 | 280
8 ÷ 2 × 75 − (9 × 3 − 7) |
29 – 19 | 281 |
|
32 |
| 5 | POSBETRAH | PASTOR | 29 – 27 | PROBATES | 40 | |
| 6 | DLIOASVCU | CLOUDS | 35 – 27 | ducals ☓ | OVIDUCAL | 48 |
| 7 | TNEDOXGTA | EXTANT | 41 – 33 | EXTANT | NOTATED*, TANGOED | 55 |
| 8 | 50 3 9 5 10 6 → 292 | 292
50 × 6 − (5 + 3) |
51 – 43 | 292
50 × 6 − (5 + 3) |
|
65 |
| 9 | DENTACOIN | 51 – 53 | CONTAINED
(8.5 seconds) |
75 |
