Episode 1728
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Episode 1728 was broadcast on 15 January 1996, as part of Series 31.
Anthony Jenkin played Angela Raker, with Anthony Jenkin winning 58 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Anthony Jenkin | Score | Angela Raker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YPRNOIEDS | PRISONED | 8 – 0 | PERIODS | 8 | |
| 2 | CGFAISNIT | CASTING | 15 – 7 | FASTING | FACINGS*, FISTING*, SIFTING* | 15 |
| 3 | OEVXMLOER | REMOVE | 21 – 13 | REMOVE | 21 | |
| 4 | 25 2 1 4 8 5 → 356 | 350 ☓ | 21 – 13 | — |
CV: 356 = (8 + 5 + 1) × 25 + 4 + 2 |
31 |
| 5 | RYJAAEBRG | BARRAGE | 28 – 20 | BARRAGE | 38 | |
| 6 | IZKREADTV | VARIED | 34 – 26 | DIVERT | ADVERT, AVIDER*, DARKIE*, DATIVE*, TIRADE, TRIKED*, VIZARD* | 44 |
| 7 | ICLSAAEMS | AIMLESS | 41 – 26 | SCALES | MALAISES | 52 |
| 8 | 75 50 9 6 3 4 → 261 | 262
(75 + 50 + 6) × (9 − (3 + 4)) |
48 – 26 | 263 |
CV: 261 = 4 × 75 − 50 + 9 + 6 ÷ 3 |
62 |
| 9 | CUDDIGENT | DEDUCTING
(3.25 seconds) |
58 – 26 | 72 |
