Episode 1922
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Episode 1922 was broadcast on 17 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Tony Killilea played John Eadie, with Tony Killilea winning 61 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Tony Killilea | Score | John Eadie | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HYSTAOARI | SHIRTY | 0 – 7 | HISTORY | ASHTRAY, SAHITYA*, SHARIAT* | 7 |
| 2 | TREFEISGR | FERRETS | 7 – 7 | GRITS | GRIFTERS, REGISTER | 15 |
| 3 | LCLDEOEIP | POLICED | 14 – 14 | PEDICLE | COLLIDE*, PEDICEL* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 6 9 10 8 5 → 121 | 121
100 + 10 + 6 + 5 |
24 – 24 | 121
(10 + 9 − 8) × (6 + 5) |
|
32 |
| 5 | BDZAOEGRX | BADGER | 30 – 30 | GRAZED | GEARBOX* | 39 |
| 6 | NMAOERCOS | MAROONS | 37 – 30 | SCREAM | ROMANCES | 47 |
| 7 | NRGEUATTE | GAUNTER | 44 – 30 | NUTTER | ENTREAT*, GRANTEE*, REAGENT*, TAUNTER*, TENTAGE, TUTENAG | 54 |
| 8 | 75 8 4 10 1 2 → 873 | 869
(10 + 2) × 75 − 4 × 8 + 1 |
51 – 30 | 868 |
CV: 873 = (75 + 8 + 4) × 10 + 2 + 1 |
64 |
| 9 | TIGERHIND | DITHERING
(9.75 seconds) |
61 – 30 | 74 |
