Episode 1983
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Episode 1983 was broadcast on 14 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Natascha Kearsey played Peter Cashmore, with Natascha Kearsey winning 46 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Natascha Kearsey | Score | Peter Cashmore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSBAEINDR | BRAISED | 0 – 8 | BRANDIES | 8 | |
| 2 | SNAEHVCIW | WINCHES | 7 – 8 | SHAVEN | CHAINES*, WAHINES* | 15 |
| 3 | TNEDPUOLG | LOUNGED | 14 – 15 | PLUNGED | OPULENT*, TONGUED* | 22 |
| 4 | 9 2 9 2 10 8 → 496 | 498
(9 − 2) × (9 − 2) × 10 + 8 |
21 – 15 | 500 |
CV: 496 = (9 − 2) × 9 × 8 − (10 − 2) |
32 |
| 5 | FPEINROTW | POINTER | 28 – 22 | PROTEIN | FORWENT*, REPOINT* | 39 |
| 6 | BCAEAETSM | BECAME | 34 – 22 | STEAM | CASEMATE | 47 |
| 7 | LFUEYTUJQ | FLUTE | 39 – 27 | FLUTE | FLUTEY* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 100 9 10 8 3 → 615 | 613
(9 − 3) × 100 + 50 ÷ 10 + 8 |
46 – 34 | 613
(9 − 3) × 100 + 50 ÷ 10 + 8 |
CV: 615 = (50 − 9) × (10 + 8 − 3) |
63 |
| 9 | POLYDAMIC | 46 – 34 | ☓
(2 seconds) |
DIPLOMACY | 73 |
