Episode 1709
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Episode 1709 was broadcast on 19 September 1995, as part of Series 30.
Alma Alliance played Glyn Wigley, with Glyn Wigley winning 55 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alma Alliance | Score | Glyn Wigley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TFLIODEYT | FOILED | 0 – 7 | FLITTED | DOTTILY, FETIDLY* | 7 |
| 2 | LFVSOAOUR | FLAVOURS | 8 – 15 | FLAVOURS | FLAVOROUS | 25 |
| 3 | MSLAEKNIW | WINKLES | 15 – 22 | WINKLES | SWANLIKE | 33 |
| 4 | 100 5 9 2 4 7 → 575 | 576 | 15 – 32 | 575
(100 + 9 + 4 + 2) × 5 |
|
43 |
| 5 | RCGJAIEHZ | CHARGE | 21 – 38 | HAZIER | ACHIER*, CAGIER, CAHIER*, HEGIRA* | 49 |
| 6 | NSTIEMHOR | HORNIEST | 29 – 38 | STERN | HORSEMINT*, THERMIONS | 67 |
| 7 | NDBREIEON | BONNIER | 36 – 45 | BONNIER | BENDIER*, ENROBED*, INBREED | 74 |
| 8 | 50 6 8 2 1 3 → 844 | 844
(8 × 2 + 1) × 50 − 6 |
46 – 45 | 843 |
|
84 |
| 9 | LINENDADO | 46 – 55 | DANDELION
(3 seconds) |
94 |
