Episode 1951
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Episode 1951 was broadcast on 27 February 1997, as part of Series 34.
Kay Byth played Andrew Newens, with Andrew Newens winning 52 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheila Ferguson, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kay Byth | Score | Andrew Newens | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAEIHBGSE | HERBAGE | 7 – 0 | GREASE | BARGEES*, BEARISH*, HEGIRAS | 7 |
| 2 | QMTIUELRA | QUILTER | 7 – 8 | QUARTILE | REQUITAL* | 15 |
| 3 | TIAINDLOT | DIAL | 7 – 16 | DILATION | 23 | |
| 4 | 100 7 9 5 8 6 → 669 | 668 | 7 – 26 | 669
(100 + 9) × 6 + 7 + 8 |
|
33 |
| 5 | RGMLEIEJW | GRIME | 12 – 31 | GRIME | EMIGRE, REGIME | 39 |
| 6 | SOIOFLFEW | floosie ☓ | 12 – 36 | FOOLS | FOLIOSE | 46 |
| 7 | TKSGAEUMO | GASKET | 18 – 42 | MUSKET | OUTAGES | 53 |
| 8 | 75 10 4 8 7 1 → 874 | 882
(8 + 4) × 75 − (10 + 1 + 7) |
23 – 42 | 888 |
CV: 875 Best: 874 = (75 − 7) × (8 + 4 + 1) − 10 |
63 |
| 9 | AQUIFIELD | 23 – 52 | QUALIFIED
(2 seconds) |
73 |
