Episode 1677

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Episode 1677 was broadcast on 4 August 1995, as part of Series 30.

Bhu Patel played Gillian Salmon, with Bhu Patel winning 53 - 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Bhu Patel	Score	Gillian Salmon	Others	Max.
1	NRVUAOPSA	VAPOURS	7 – 7	VAPOURS		7
2	TVLEATSER	TRAVELS	14 – 14	TRAVELS/REVEALS	ALERTEST*	15
3	SSQOIEMGX	SEXISM	20 – 14	MESS	EGOISM, GISMOS*, MOSSIE*	21
4	100 9 3 10 2 8 → 442	442 ☓	20 – 21	439 ((8 / 2) x 100) + (10 x 3) + 9	CV: 442 = ((100 + 10) x (9 + 3 - 8)) + 2	31
5	NDEIFDAPT	PAINTED	27 – 28	PAINTED	DEFIANT*, FAINTED	38
6	FPSEAIBYL	FABLES	33 – 34	EASILY	FEASIBLY	46
7	SZEUITCGL	GUILT	33 – 41	UGLIEST	GLUIEST	53
8	10 6 10 6 7 3 → 180	180 6 x 3 x 10	43 – 51	180 6 x 3 x 10		63
9	DEMONSUMS	SUMMONSED (3 seconds)	53 – 51			73