Episode 1820

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Episode 1820 was broadcast on 21 August 1996, as part of Series 32.

Mike Llewellin played Lois Cornwall, with Mike Llewellin winning 40 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mike Llewellin	Score	Lois Cornwall	Others	Max.
1	GTXEAOFRO	FORGET	6 – 6	FOOTER	FOOTAGE	7
2	VGSEADCET	SEATED	12 – 6	CAGED	ADVECTS*	14
3	DMNTOOISO	MOTIONS	19 – 13	MOTIONS	MONODIST	22
4	50 1 5 3 3 1 → 535	533 (50 + 3) × 5 × (1 + 1) + 3	26 – 13	530	CV: 535 = ((50 + 3) × (3 − 1) + 1) × 5	32
5	CWMAIENPL	WIMPLE	32 – 13	AMPLE	MANCIPLE	40
6	GSNBIEILS	BLESSING	40 – 21	GLIBNESS	BLISSING*, SIBLINGS	48
7	PTYUIONRI	POINT	40 – 27	PURITY	TURNIPY*	55
8	100 5 2 6 1 1 → 922	909	40 – 27	—	CV: 920 Best: 920 = (100 − 6 − 1 − 1) × 5 × 2	62
9	NEXOPHOLY		40 – 37	XYLOPHONE (2.5 seconds)		72