Episode 1838

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Episode 1838 was broadcast on 16 September 1996, as part of Series 32.

Joan Boardman played Dennis Fearon, with Dennis Fearon winning 58 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Joan Boardman	Score	Dennis Fearon	Others	Max.
1	DMYAUATPX	PUMA	0 – 5	DUMPY	ADYTUM*, TAMPAX*	6
2	RDROUETSO	ROOSTER	7 – 12	ROOSTER	DETRUSOR*	14
3	MRGOAENKZ	GROAN	7 – 18	MANGER	MEGARON	21
4	8 4 10 8 3 10 → 722	723 ☓	7 – 25	723 (10 + 8) × 10 × 4 + 3	CV: 722 = (8 × 10 − 4 − 3) × 10 − 8	31
5	PTLAEIRCL	PIRATE	7 – 32	PALLIER	CALLIPER*, PARTICLE, PILLARET*, PRELATIC*	39
6	BLWOEAFMR	FEMORAL	14 – 32	RAMBLE	FORMABLE*	47
7	SCIESANCT	SCENIC	20 – 38	INCASE	ASCETICS*, CINEASTS	55
8	50 1 10 3 2 6 → 591	591 50 × (10 + 2) − (6 + 3)	30 – 48	591 50 × 6 × 2 − (10 − 1)		65
9	ANICETOFF		30 – 58	AFFECTION (5 seconds)		75