Episode 1559
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Episode 1559 was broadcast on 23 August 1994, as part of Series 28.
Neal Gratton played Andrew Wilson, with Andrew Wilson winning 68 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Shirley Anne Field, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neal Gratton | Score | Andrew Wilson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LIROUIKNE | runkle ☓ | 0 – 6 | UNLIKE | INKIER*, INLIER*, LINIER*, LINKER*, LOURIE*, LUNKER*, NEROLI*, OILIER* | 6 |
| 2 | RISFMENOR | forries ☓ | 0 – 24 | INFORMERS | 24 | |
| 3 | YIAGRODPE | grapier ☓ | 0 – 30 | GROPED | PODGIER, PRODIGY* | 31 |
| 4 | 50 5 4 6 1 9 → 316 | 316
(50 + 4) × 6 − (9 − 1) |
10 – 40 | 316
(50 + 4) × 6 − (9 − 1) |
|
41 |
| 5 | DTINAQMEH | HINTED | 16 – 46 | HINTED | MEDIANT | 48 |
| 6 | GPBSTIAOB | BOATS | 21 – 51 | BOAST | POSTBAG* | 55 |
| 7 | TASDELNAT | SLATTED | 28 – 58 | SLANTED | ATLANTES* | 63 |
| 8 | 50 3 9 2 10 4 → 791 | 791
(3 × 2 + 10) × 50 − 9 |
38 – 68 | 791
(10 + 4 + 2) × 50 − 9 |
|
73 |
| 9 | LATINDICE | 38 – 68 | indicated ☓
(3 seconds) |
IDENTICAL | 83 |
