Episode 1685
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Episode 1685 was broadcast on 16 August 1995, as part of Series 30.
Steve Fitton played Catriona Cappleman, with Catriona Cappleman winning 72 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Michael Parkinson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Fitton | Score | Catriona Cappleman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRESALPUO | PLASTER | 7 – 7 | PLASTER | APTEROUS*, POSTURAL, PULSATOR* | 8 |
| 2 | MSYAEIDSP | MISSED | 7 – 14 | DISMAYS | APSIDES*, IMPASSE | 15 |
| 3 | RCAELRIIV | ARRIVE | 7 – 21 | CLAVIER | RIVIERA | 22 |
| 4 | 25 2 7 7 4 3 → 164 | 164 ☓ | 7 – 31 | 164
7 × 25 − 7 − 4 |
|
32 |
| 5 | TNKEOAMSD | stonked ☓ | 7 – 38 | DANKEST | DAEMONS*, DONATES, ENDMOST*, MASONED*, TANDEMS | 39 |
| 6 | BEESDFIAS | DEFIES | 7 – 45 | BIASSED | BESIDES*, DEBASES*, DISEASE, SEABEDS*, SEASIDE | 46 |
| 7 | XDCOEUTSL | SCOUTED | 14 – 52 | SCOUTED | CLOUTED*, COLDEST, LOUDEST, TOUSLED, TUXEDOS | 53 |
| 8 | 100 4 8 9 2 4 → 405 | 405
4 × 100 + 9 − 4 |
24 – 62 | 405
4 × 100 + 9 − 4 |
|
63 |
| 9 | RONWIGGLE | 24 – 72 | GLOWERING
(4.5 seconds) |
73 |
