Episode 1604
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Episode 1604 was broadcast on 24 January 1995, as part of Series 29.
John Wheeldon played Martin Brown, with John Wheeldon winning 58 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Wheeldon | Score | Martin Brown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNDOAESIY | AGONISED | 8 – 0 | DOSING | DIAGNOSE | 8 |
| 2 | RZLEAIVLS | SERIAL | 14 – 6 | SLAVER | RALLIES, REVISAL | 15 |
| 3 | EIAWCRWGO | EARWIG | 20 – 6 | WAGER | CAGIER*, COWRIE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 2 7 7 6 8 → 280 | 282
(7 + 6 − 2) × 25 + 7 |
27 – 6 | 285 |
CV: 280 = (6 − 2) × 7 × (25 − 8 − 7) |
31 |
| 5 | NTRDEAETN | NATTERED | 35 – 14 | NATTERED | ATTENDER*, TENANTED* | 39 |
| 6 | GMCIEABIR | MIRAGE | 41 – 20 | GAMIER | GAMBIER*, GRIMACE, RIBCAGE* | 46 |
| 7 | LRSPEIEMT | EMPIRES | 48 – 27 | SPIELER | PELTRIES*, PERLITES*, REPTILES | 54 |
| 8 | 50 9 6 8 10 7 → 570 | 570
(50 + 7) × 10 |
58 – 37 | 570
(50 + 7) × 10 |
|
64 |
| 9 | RAINSCREW | 58 – 37 | SCRAWNIER | 74 |
