Episode 1605

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Episode 1605 was broadcast on 25 January 1995, as part of Series 29.

John Wheeldon played David Aldridge, with David Aldridge winning 62 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Wheeldon	Score	David Aldridge	Others	Max.
1	RZDLAEITA	TRAILED	7 – 7	TRAILED	LAZARET, RADIATE, TRIALED*	7
2	LDNEOPTLE	POLLED	13 – 13	POLLED	PENTODE*	14
3	TXMDOEOIS	OXIDES	19 – 19	MOOTED	DOOMIEST*, MOODIEST, SODOMITE	22
4	50 6 5 7 5 1 → 592	593	19 – 29	592 (5 + 6) × 50 + (1 + 5) × 7		32
5	DUBOGHANO	ABOUND	25 – 35	ABOUND	BANDOG*, GOONDA*, UNHOOD*	38
6	AEIOCSLFR	FROLICS	32 – 42	FROLICS	ALFRESCO, CALORIES, CARIOLES*, FOCALISE, FORESAIL*	46
7	CSNEAJWTE	STANCE	38 – 42	SWEAT	CETANES, TENACES	53
8	25 100 8 9 10 1 → 890	890 9 × 100 − 10	48 – 52	890 9 × 100 − 10		63
9	REGALHIND		48 – 62	HERALDING (3 seconds)		73