Episode 1782
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Episode 1782 was broadcast on 29 March 1996, and was the Series 31 grand final.
David Acton played Kenneth Michie, with David Acton winning 83 – 67. The Dictionary Corner guests were Martin Jarvis and Rosalind Ayres, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Acton | Score | Kenneth Michie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SICGEPAGR | SAGGIER | 7 – 7 | SCRAPIE | SPACIER* | 7 |
| 2 | HTVUEPLEA | PLATE | 12 – 12 | PLEAT | EPAULET, HEELTAP*, UPHEAVE | 14 |
| 3 | 25 9 7 4 5 9 → 646 | 650 | 12 – 19 | 649
(25 + 7) × 4 × 5 + 9 |
CV: 646 = (5 × 7 − 9) × 25 − 4 |
24 |
| 4 | GORAYXEZT | toerag ☓ | 12 – 24 | GRAZE | GYRATE*, ORGEAT, ZYGOTE | 30 |
| 5 | DRDIAQPEO | PARODIED | 20 – 24 | DIAPER | 38 | |
| 6 | 100 5 5 9 6 8 → 825 | 825
8 × 100 + 5 × 5 |
30 – 34 | 825
8 × 100 + 5 × 5 |
|
48 |
| 7 | NICLEESON | 30 – 34 | INSOLENCE | 58 | ||
| 8 | LTSIESWAN | STANIELS | 38 – 34 | TINSELS | SLANTWISE | 76 |
| 9 | JICEFWORT | fictor ☓ | 38 – 40 | COWRIE | EROTIC | 82 |
| 10 | 75 1 5 6 9 8 → 601 | 601
75 × 8 + 1 |
48 – 50 | 601
75 × 8 + 1 |
|
92 |
| 11 | GNLEUDSAY | DANGLES | 55 – 57 | DANGLES | ANGELUS*, GLANDES*, GULDENS*, LANGUED*, LANGUES*, LEGUANS*, SLANGED*, UNLADES* | 99 |
| 12 | MURTOSAMB | TAMBOURS | 63 – 57 | MAMBOS | 107 | |
| 13 | 100 6 1 9 2 10 → 183 | 183
100 + 9 × 10 − (6 + 1) |
73 – 67 | 183
100 + 9 × 10 − (6 + 1) |
|
117 |
| 14 | SUSISDENT | DUSTINESS
(11.5 seconds) |
83 – 67 | 127 |