Episode 1756
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Episode 1756 was broadcast on 22 February 1996, as part of Series 31.
Kevin Fisk played John McNally, with Kevin Fisk winning 48 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin Fisk | Score | John McNally | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRAOEMRSX | REFORMS | 7 – 7 | REFORMS | FOREARMS | 8 |
| 2 | DTUSIBIEL | BUSTLED | 14 – 7 | SUITED | UTILISED | 16 |
| 3 | CGTUAERML | CAMEL | 14 – 13 | MATURE | CALUMET* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 6 5 8 10 7 → 161 | 161
25 × 6 + 10 + 8 − 7 |
24 – 23 | 161
25 × 6 + 10 + 8 − 7 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TGANFOGNE | TANGO | 24 – 29 | FAGGOT | TONNAGE* | 40 |
| 6 | TSTPIEASB | PASTIEST | 32 – 37 | BAPTISES | BAPTISTS*, BATISTES* | 48 |
| 7 | SRKUILDAT | TRAILS | 38 – 37 | LURID | DUALIST*, KIDULTS*, RITUALS | 55 |
| 8 | 100 9 2 2 4 3 → 274 | 274
100 × 3 − 9 × 2 − 4 × 2 |
48 – 37 | 275 |
|
65 |
| 9 | HEWITTNET | 48 – 37 | TWENTIETH | 75 |