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) x (9 - 2) x 10) + 8	21 – 15	500	CV: 496 = ((9 - 2) x 9 x 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) x 100) + (50 / 10) + 8	46 – 34	613 ((9 - 3) x 100) + (50 / 10) + 8	CV: 615 = (50 - 9) x (10 + 8 - 3)	63
9	POLYDAMIC		46 – 34	☓ (2 seconds)	DIPLOMACY	73