Episode 1884
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Episode 1884 was broadcast on 19 November 1996, as the fourth quarter-final of Group E in the Supreme Championship.
Michael Wareham played Allan Saldanha, with Allan Saldanha winning 69 - 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Wareham | Score | Allan Saldanha | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLMIAOSFI | FLOATS | 6 – 6 | FLOATS | FAMILIST* | 8 |
| 2 | THOGUENRI | TOUGHEN | 6 – 14 | ROUTEING | 16 | |
| 3 | YLRGOEAMJ | MORALE | 12 – 20 | MORALE | MAJORLY* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 100 50 75 5 3 → 911 | 900 | 12 – 27 | 910
((100 / 25) x 3 x 75) + (50 / 5) |
CV: 910 = ((75 / 25) x 3 x 100) + (50 / 5)
|
33 |
| 5 | YFNUEOPSD | POUNDS | 12 – 34 | FONDUES | UNPOSED* | 40 |
| 6 | DRSRTIAAI | TRIADS | 12 – 41 | DIARIST | 47 | |
| 7 | DHVAOINSE | VANISHED | 20 – 49 | VANISHED | ADHESION* | 55 |
| 8 | 50 3 2 8 10 9 → 744 | — | 20 – 59 | 744
((2 x 50) - (10 - 3)) x 8 |
|
65 |
| 9 | ASLYSMILE | 20 – 69 | AIMLESSLY
(1.25 seconds) |
75 |