Episode 1705
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Episode 1705 was broadcast on 13 September 1995, as part of Series 30.
Maria Over played Chris Colsmann, with Chris Colsmann winning 51 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Maria Over | Score | Chris Colsmann | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SDZIOTEHB | HOSED | 0 – 7 | HOISTED | BOTHIES, DOZIEST, HOTBEDS* | 7 |
| 2 | SGWAIAYRI | GRAYS | 5 – 7 | SWAY | AIRWAYS | 14 |
| 3 | TVAERGICP | PRIVATE | 12 – 14 | PRIVATE | CAPTIVE, PARETIC*, PICRATE*, VIRGATE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 3 4 2 5 → 584 | 586 | 12 – 21 | 585
(9 × 3 − 4) × 25 + 5 × 2 |
CV: 584 = (5 × 4 + 3) × 25 + 9 |
31 |
| 5 | SLRDEEOXM | SOLDER | 12 – 29 | REMODELS | EXODERMS | 39 |
| 6 | LUSTMEIAC | MALICES | 12 – 37 | CLIMATES | CALUMETS*, CLEMATIS, MUSCATEL*, MUSICALE*, SIMULATE | 47 |
| 7 | RDEUTNIGH | THUNDER | 19 – 44 | HURTING | GIRTHED*, GRUNTED*, HERDING, INTRUDE, RIGHTED*, RIGHTEN*, TRUDGEN*, TRUEING*, UNTRIED* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 100 10 4 3 10 → 713 | 719 | 19 – 51 | 715
(4 + 3) × 100 + 25 − 10 |
CV: 713 = (100 + 4) × (10 − 3) + 10 − 25 |
64 |
| 9 | RAINCOVER | 19 – 51 | CARNIVORE | 74 |
