Episode 1663
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Episode 1663 was broadcast on 17 July 1995, as part of Series 30.
Ian Hunter played Martin Linden, with Martin Linden winning 69 – 59. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ian Hunter | Score | Martin Linden | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PGRDEAIFN | READING | 7 – 7 | FEARING | DRAPING*, FRINGED, GRADINE*, GRAINED*, PRANGED, REAPING* | 7 |
| 2 | GJSOEMSAL | GLEAMS | 13 – 13 | GLEAMS | GOLEMS*, OMEGAS* | 13 |
| 3 | RCDEIRTAL | CARRIED | 20 – 20 | RECITAL | ARTICLED, CLARTIER*, LACERTID* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 4 2 3 7 8 → 237 | 237
75 × 3 + 8 + 4 |
30 – 30 | 237
75 × 3 + 8 + 4 |
|
31 |
| 5 | EOQVWTIGO | GIVE | 34 – 34 | GIVE | OGIVE | 36 |
| 6 | RSNPEIAGN | SPEARING | 42 – 42 | SPEARING | EARNINGS*, ENGRAINS*, GRANNIES, PANNIERS* | 44 |
| 7 | TBNIERTIM | BITTERN | 49 – 49 | INTERIM | INTERMIT | 52 |
| 8 | 100 25 2 4 4 6 → 133 | 133
100 + 25 + 4 × 2 |
59 – 59 | 133
100 + 25 + 4 + 4 |
|
62 |
| 9 | WEIRDPONG | 59 – 69 | POWDERING
(1 second) |
72 |
