Episode 1637
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Episode 1637 was broadcast on 10 March 1995, as part of Series 29.
Angus Faraday played Chris Rogers, with Chris Rogers winning 50 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Angus Faraday | Score | Chris Rogers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LTRAIEDST | STARTLED | 8 – 8 | TARDIEST | DETRITAL*, LARDIEST, STRIATED | 8 |
| 2 | NRAAIDBEH | hairband ☓ | 8 – 8 | hairband ☓ | BANDIER, BRAINED*, HANDIER | 15 |
| 3 | KDLUEASWF | WALKED | 8 – 15 | WAKEFUL | 22 | |
| 4 | 3 7 6 4 5 4 → 680 | — | 8 – 25 | 680
4 × 4 × 6 × 7 + 5 + 3 |
|
32 |
| 5 | LPGIMTOAF | FLOAT | 13 – 30 | GLOAT | GALIPOT, OPTIMAL | 39 |
| 6 | SNDUOEYCS | SECONDS | 20 – 37 | COYNESS | ESCUDOS* | 46 |
| 7 | LXNAOYGBI | LAYING | 26 – 43 | LAYING | IGNOBLY | 53 |
| 8 | 6 3 6 4 5 10 → 704 | — | 26 – 50 | 700
(6 ÷ 3 + 5) × (6 + 4) × 10 |
CV: 705 Best: 704 = (10 × 6 + 4) × (6 + 5) |
63 |
| 9 | PETERVICE | RECEPTIVE
(4 seconds) |
36 – 50 | 73 |
