Episode 1929
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Episode 1929 was broadcast on 28 January 1997, as part of Series 34.
Bob Shadwick played Peter Sampson, with Peter Sampson winning 40 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Bruce, and the lexicographer was Joanna Kay.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Shadwick | Score | Peter Sampson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RLFOAERDT | FLOATED | 7 – 0 | FLARED | DEFLATOR | 8 |
| 2 | PTBXAEIRC | PIRATE | 13 – 6 | PIRATE | PARETIC*, PICRATE | 15 |
| 3 | TLHAUEGRG | LAGGER | 13 – 13 | HAGGLER | LAUGHTER | 23 |
| 4 | 75 4 10 9 6 4 → 556 | 556 ☓ | 13 – 23 | 556
(4 + 4) × 75 − 9 × 6 + 10 |
|
33 |
| 5 | CMDSAEIZT | MASTIC | 19 – 29 | MISTED | DACITES*, MAZIEST, MESTIZA, MISDATE* | 40 |
| 6 | NPBEAECNT | pannet ☓ | 19 – 34 | PENCE | CANTEEN, PENANCE, PENNATE*, PENTANE* | 47 |
| 7 | SDJGOIATY | STODGY | 25 – 40 | STODGY | ADJIGOS* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 3 7 4 1 10 → 802 | 803
(7 + 1) × 4 × 25 + 3 |
32 – 40 | 803 ☓ |
CV: 802 = ((7 + 1) × 25 + 3) × 4 − 10 |
64 |
| 9 | MALEBITES | 32 – 40 | ESTIMABLE | 74 |
