Episode 1939
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Episode 1939 was broadcast on 11 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Paul Nixon played Roger Hayward, with Roger Hayward winning 31 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Paul Nixon | Score | Roger Hayward | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KBPAUOSRA | PARKS | 5 – 5 | BARKS | ABURAS*, BURKAS*, KAPURS*, OUBAAS*, PAKORA*, PARKAS | 6 |
| 2 | COGLHUEZR | cougher ☓ | 5 – 11 | CLOUGH | LOUCHER* | 13 |
| 3 | PLXOAELTN | PALLET | 5 – 18 | POLENTA | EXPLANT* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 10 7 7 6 4 → 885 | 884 ☓ | 5 – 25 | 884
(75 + 7 + 6) × 10 + 4 |
CV: 885 = (7 + 4) × 75 + 6 × 10 |
30 |
| 5 | PFBUIALEG | PLAGUE | 11 – 25 | FABLE | FIBULAE, FILABEG* | 37 |
| 6 | RDNAEISHM | REMAINS | 18 – 25 | SHRINE | HERDSMAN, MISHEARD | 45 |
| 7 | EEGIFRCQO | FIERCE | 24 – 31 | FIERCE | 51 | |
| 8 | 5 7 9 5 3 10 → 821 | 830
7 × (9 + 3) × 10 − (5 + 5) |
29 – 31 | 820 ☓ |
CV: 821 = (10 + 7) × (5 × 9 + 3) + 5 |
61 |
| 9 | AIRDEMAND | 29 – 31 | MARINADED | 71 |
