Episode 2017
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Episode 2017 was broadcast on 30 May 1997, as part of Series 35.
Jim Fitt played Julie Wilson, with Jim Fitt winning 51 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Jim Fitt | Score | Julie Wilson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GASCEHORE | REACHES | 7 – 7 | REACHES | CARGOES*, CHARGES, COHERES*, CORSAGE, ECHOERS*, GHERAOS*, OCHREAE*, OCHREAS*, ORACHES*, ROACHES* | 7 |
| 2 | WFYAOELJT | FEALTY | 13 – 7 | FLOAT | FLOATY*, FOETAL*, FOLATE*, JETWAY* | 13 |
| 3 | DGIREALNS | DEALINGS | 21 – 15 | READINGS | DRAGLINES | 31 |
| 4 | 100 2 3 7 1 5 → 635 | 635
(100 + 5) × (7 − 1) + 3 + 2 |
31 – 15 | — |
|
41 |
| 5 | LTBIAIETS | BATTLES | 38 – 22 | BATTLES | SIBILATE | 49 |
| 6 | CQIEMVUDE | DEVICE | 44 – 22 | MEDIC | 55 | |
| 7 | BLTIOENTD | BOTTLED | 51 – 29 | BOTTLED | BLOTTED, LENTOID* | 62 |
| 8 | 25 7 9 1 10 5 → 690 | — | 51 – 39 | 690
7 × (5 − 1) × 25 − 10 |
|
72 |
| 9 | UNITCHEAT | 51 – 39 | AUTHENTIC | 82 |
