Episode 1476

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Episode 1476 was broadcast on 27 January 1994, as part of Series 27.

John Crook played Robin Benoy, with Robin Benoy winning 65 - 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sheridan Morley, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Crook	Score	Robin Benoy	Others	Max.
1	RVCIOEPNR	CORNER	0 – 7	PORCINE	PROVINCE	8
2	NLROAWDUY	ROUNDLY	7 – 14	ROUNDLY	LAUNDRY, LOURDAN*, NODULAR	15
3	FSLMAOIQT	MOIST	12 – 19	MOIST	FLOTSAM	22
4	25 1 6 8 1 10 → 657	658 ((((1 + 1) x 10) + 6) x 25) + 8	19 – 26	658 ((((1 + 1) x 10) + 6) x 25) + 8	CV: 657 = ((6 x 8) + 25) x (10 - 1)	32
5	BSPAERLIH	SERIAL	19 – 33	BEARISH	HARELIPS	40
6	SVLROEIES	SLIVERS	19 – 41	RESOLVES	OVERLIES, RELIEVOS*	48
7	BNTIOHGAD	BOATING	26 – 48	BATHING	ABODING*, BANDITO*, DINGBAT	55
8	75 7 3 6 6 3 → 605	—	26 – 55	606 ((75 - 7) x (6 + 3)) - 6	CV: 606 Best: 605 = ((75 + ((6 + 3) x 3)) x 6) - 7	65
9	CLEARDATE		26 – 65	LACERATED (9.33 seconds)		75