Episode 1928
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Episode 1928 was broadcast on 27 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Alan Watkinson played Peter Sampson, with Peter Sampson winning 48 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alan Watkinson | Score | Peter Sampson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WCPAIUVJI | CAP | 0 – 4 | PICA | PACU*, PUJA, VICI* | 4 |
| 2 | DSRNOEOTI | SNORTED | 7 – 11 | EROSION | DETORSION* | 22 |
| 3 | RTHLOEENI | NEITHER | 7 – 19 | HOTELIER | 30 | |
| 4 | 25 6 1 6 5 4 → 366 | — | 7 – 24 | 372
(25 + 6) × (6 + 5 + 1) |
CV: 366 = (6 × (5 + 1) + 25) × 6 |
40 |
| 5 | LYBRUEAGD | GARBLED | 14 – 24 | gradely ☓ | BLUDGER*, BURGLED*, DURABLE, DURABLY*, LADYBUG* | 47 |
| 6 | LSPTIEODE | EPISTLE | 21 – 31 | EPISTLE | PETIOLES*, PISTOLED, POETISED* | 55 |
| 7 | SMKSAEING | MAKINGS | 28 – 38 | MESSING | GAMINESS, SINKAGES* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 9 9 5 3 3 → 111 | 111
(25 − 3) × 5 + 9 ÷ 9 |
38 – 48 | 111
9 × 9 + 25 + 5 |
|
73 |
| 9 | GOADBEAST | 38 – 48 | SABOTAGED | 83 |
