Episode 1375
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Episode 1375 was broadcast on 10 March 1993, as part of Series 25.
Ralph Mayer played Barry Bessant, with Ralph Mayer winning 46 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ralph Mayer | Score | Barry Bessant | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RFSOAENSK | FRANKS | 6 – 6 | FRANKS | FORSAKEN, FORSAKES | 8 |
| 2 | IEICHVLMO | CHIVE | 11 – 11 | CHIME/CHIVE | CHEMO*, CHILE*, CHOIL*, CHOLI*, CIVIL*, CLIME*, CLOVE*, HOLME*, HOMIE*, HOVEL*, LOCIE*, MELIC*, MILCH*, MOHEL*, MOVIE, OHMIC*, OLIVE*, VOICE*, VOILE* | 13 |
| 3 | GPREULXAC | PARCEL | 17 – 17 | PLAGUE | EARPLUG | 20 |
| 4 | 100 9 10 4 7 5 → 722 | 723
((100 + 4) x 7) - 5 |
24 – 24 | 723
(7 x 100) + 10 + 9 + 4 |
CV: 722 = ((100 + 4) x 7) - (5 + 10 - 9) |
30 |
| 5 | TDSEILVDA | DETAILS | 31 – 24 | SLATED | ADVISED*, AVIDEST*, DATIVES*, DILATED, DILATES*, LADDIES*, STADDLE* | 37 |
| 6 | JNCIEOYMP | MINCE | 36 – 29 | MINCE | EPONYM, INCOME, MYOPIC, PONCEY* | 43 |
| 7 | AEITYWFRA | WAITER | 36 – 36 | FAIRWAY | 50 | |
| 8 | 25 9 5 4 10 7 → 838 | 835 ☓ | 36 – 41 | 830
(4 x 25 x 9) - (7 x 10) |
CV: 838 = (((5 x 25) - 4) x 7) - 9 |
60 |
| 9 | LATINPOET | POTENTIAL
(4.5 seconds) |
46 – 41 | 70 |
