Episode 1609
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Episode 1609 was broadcast on 31 January 1995, as part of Series 29.
Colin Hess played Catherine Williams, with Catherine Williams winning 56 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Colin Hess | Score | Catherine Williams | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MCFCIEUXD | FIXED | 5 – 5 | FUMED | MEDIC*, MIXED, MUXED* | 5 |
| 2 | NGEIRQMER | RINGER | 5 – 12 | REGIMEN | GERMIER* | 12 |
| 3 | YTSADEARH | TRASHED | 12 – 19 | HARDEST | HEADSTAY*, HYDRATES | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 2 10 8 4 → 923 | 924
9 × 100 + 10 + 8 + 4 + 2 |
19 – 26 | 924
9 × 100 + 2 × 10 + 4 |
CV: 923 = (100 + 2) × 9 + 4 × 10 ÷ 8 |
30 |
| 5 | GTHIARJOE | GATHER | 25 – 32 | GATHER | GOATIER | 37 |
| 6 | RPTAEPWGI | TAPPER | 25 – 39 | GAPPIER | PERIAPT | 44 |
| 7 | VSSDEIAST | DESISTS | 32 – 46 | SADISTS | ASSISTED | 52 |
| 8 | 25 4 7 3 5 1 → 187 | 187
(4 + 3) × 25 + 7 + 5 |
42 – 56 | 187
25 × 7 + 4 × 3 |
|
62 |
| 9 | SINGLEVAN | ENSLAVING
(4 seconds) |
52 – 56 | 72 |
