Episode 1950
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Episode 1950 was broadcast on 26 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Steve Coberman played Andrew Newens, with Andrew Newens winning 67 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheila Ferguson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steve Coberman | Score | Andrew Newens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SWTAEENYD | SWEATED | 7 – 7 | SWEATED | ENDWAYS*, STANDEE* | 7 |
| 2 | CROIKREBS | BICKERS | 14 – 14 | BROKERS | BRISKER*, CORBIES*, CORKERS*, CORKIER, CORRIES*, CROSIER*, ROCKERS*, ROCKIER*, SCRIBER* | 14 |
| 3 | IECNTUGTA | CUTTING | 21 – 21 | CUTTING | TACETING*, TUNICATE | 22 |
| 4 | 100 1 8 4 9 5 → 651 | 654
(100 + 9) × (5 + 1) |
28 – 28 | 648
(100 + 8) × (5 + 1) |
CV: 651 = (8 − 1) × 100 − 5 × 9 − 4 |
32 |
| 5 | GXDEAORVL | GRAVEL | 34 – 34 | GLARED | GALORE*, GAOLED*, GAOLER*, GLOVED*, GLOVER*, GRAVED*, GROVEL*, LOADER*, LODGER*, LOVAGE, ORDEAL*, RELOAD* | 38 |
| 6 | SHSRNEIEC | SINCERE | 41 – 41 | HEIRESS | ENRICHES*, RICHNESS | 46 |
| 7 | VFMAESPNI | spavine ☓ | 41 – 47 | MAVENS | FAMINES | 53 |
| 8 | 50 2 1 3 5 4 → 461 | 461
(50 + 1) × (4 + 5) + 2 |
51 – 57 | 461
(50 + 1) × (4 + 5) + 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | VEALDACCA | 51 – 67 | CAVALCADE
(3.5 seconds) |
73 |
