Episode 1938

Episode 1938 was broadcast on 10 February 1997, as part of Series 34.

Paul Nixon played John Blackburn, with Paul Nixon winning 57 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Paul Nixon	Score	John Blackburn	Others	Max.
1	FNQOOEBTS	BONES	0 – 7	FESTOON		7
2	YNIDACREN	CANNIER	7 – 14	CANNERY	CRANNIED	15
3	FRVAEORTL	FLOATER	14 – 21	FLOATER	FLOREAT, LEVATOR, REALTOR, REFLOAT, RELATOR*	22
4	100 5 3 5 9 6 → 220	220 (5 − 3) × 100 + 9 + 6 + 5	24 – 21	—		32
5	CRISYAREW	CARRIES	31 – 21	SCREWY	AIRCREWS*, AIRSCREW	40
6	GMDEOENGA	NAGGED	31 – 28	ENGAGED	ENDGAME	47
7	DTOLHUITE	DILUTE	37 – 28	thoiled ☓	HIDEOUT, LITHOED	54
8	9 2 3 4 7 6 → 211	211 (9 − 4) × 6 × 7 + 3 − 2	47 – 28	210		64
9	MEGNNETIC	CEMENTING (2 seconds)	57 – 28			74