Episode 1927

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Episode 1927 was broadcast on 24 January 1997, as part of Series 34.

Glyn Chidley played Peter Sampson, with Peter Sampson winning 53 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Glyn Chidley	Score	Peter Sampson	Others	Max.
1	GRSEAINMU	GERANIUMS	18 – 0	RESUMING	MEASURING	18
2	CRBDEEAMP	DAMPER	18 – 7	CREAMED	CAMBERED, EMBRACED	26
3	TRDEOATTU	TRADE	18 – 13	TOTTER	ROTATED, TROTTED, TUTORED	33
4	100 9 6 5 7 8 → 882	882 100 × 9 − (6 + 5 + 7)	28 – 23	882 100 × 9 − (6 + 5 + 7)		43
5	HSCLEEASF	CLASHES	35 – 23	HASSLE	FACELESS	51
6	KDDLIEART	TRAILED	42 – 30	TIDDLER	DILATED, TRIALED*	58
7	GPXGLEAIG	GALE	42 – 36	GIGGLE	GAGGLE	64
8	50 9 8 10 6 7 → 696	—	42 – 43	697 (8 + 6) × 50 − (10 − 7)	CV: 696 = (7 × 8 + 10 + 50) × 6	74
9	CENTIPENE		42 – 53	PENITENCE (17.75 seconds)		84