Episode 1987
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Episode 1987 was broadcast on 18 April 1997, as part of Series 35.
Natascha Kearsey played Colin Thomas, with Natascha Kearsey winning 41 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Natascha Kearsey | Score | Colin Thomas | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RELAPSIWV | SPARE | 5 – 0 | waspier ☓ | PREVAILS, SLIPWARE* | 8 |
| 2 | RDCEASYAP | SCARED | 5 – 7 | SPRAYED | DAYCARES* | 16 |
| 3 | BJRQIOEKP | POKIER | 11 – 13 | JOKIER | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 50 6 7 6 3 → 775 | 770 ☓ | 11 – 13 | — |
CV: 775 = 6 ÷ 3 × 7 × 50 + 75 |
32 |
| 5 | LGSIOWSIE | WIGLESS | 18 – 13 | GLOSS | 39 | |
| 6 | RMYUOETID | TOURED | 24 – 19 | TOURED | OUTRIDE | 46 |
| 7 | CDRMEIAZC | CARED | 24 – 25 | CRAZED | CERAMIC, RACEMIC* | 53 |
| 8 | 2 1 9 9 3 10 → 933 | 932
((9 + 1) × 9 + 3) × 10 + 2 |
31 – 25 | 933 ☓ |
|
60 |
| 9 | EQUISEATS | QUEASIEST
(3.75 seconds) |
41 – 25 | 70 |
