Episode 1606
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Episode 1606 was broadcast on 26 January 1995, as part of Series 29.
Brenda Cook played David Aldridge, with David Aldridge winning 48 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brenda Cook | Score | David Aldridge | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PAVRIENGE | REAPING | 7 – 7 | PEERING | GRAPEVINE | 18 |
| 2 | TSYOAMHNE | STEAMY | 7 – 14 | HONESTY | AMNESTY, ANTHEMS* | 25 |
| 3 | LAICJTAAL | TAIL | 11 – 18 | TAIL | LAICAL* | 31 |
| 4 | 100 9 10 3 2 10 → 443 | 441
(100 − 10) × (3 + 2) − 9 |
18 – 18 | 440 |
CV: 443 = (100 + 10) × (9 − 10 ÷ 2) + 3 |
41 |
| 5 | DRSELROAL | LOADER | 18 – 25 | LARDERS | ADORERS*, DOLLARS, DROSERA*, DROLLER*, LADLERS*, LOADERS, ORDEALS, RELOADS, ROLLERS*, ROSELLA* | 48 |
| 6 | CIKETHSTA | TACKIEST | 26 – 33 | THICKEST | THICKETS, THICKSET | 56 |
| 7 | RGVFEIONE | VEERING | 26 – 41 | FORGIVEN | FEVERING*, OVERFINE | 64 |
| 8 | 100 9 3 1 8 1 → 420 | 422
(100 + 8) × (3 + 1) − 9 − 1 |
33 – 48 | 418
(3 + 1) × 100 + 9 + 8 + 1 |
CV: 420 = (100 ÷ (3 − 1) − 8) × (9 + 1) |
74 |
| 9 | GREENROTA | GENERATOR
(4.75 seconds) |
43 – 48 | 84 |
