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Episode 1622
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Catherine Zeta-Jones enjoys round 3 of this episode from an unorthodox viewing position, to the mild annoyance of Richard Whiteley.
Episode 1622 was broadcast on 17 February 1995, as part of Series 29.
Darren Shacklady played Liz Rickets, with Darren Shacklady winning 72 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Darren Shacklady | Score | Liz Rickets | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JGDIAETRZ | GRATED | 6 – 6 | GRAZED | GAITER*, TADGER*, TIRADE*, TRIAGE* | 6 |
| 2 | NLDOEANMG | MANGLED | 13 – 13 | MANGLED | MANGONEL | 14 |
| 3 | WSROESCIL | RISSOLE | 20 – 13 | SCORES | SCOWLERS | 22 |
| 4 | 100 10 1 10 2 6 → 532 | 532
(100 − 10) × 6 − (10 − 2) |
30 – 13 | 530 |
|
32 |
| 5 | QSRUAONSP | PARSONS | 37 – 13 | SPANS | 39 | |
| 6 | KHDAEANRS | HARDENS | 44 – 13 | HANDS | REDSHANK | 47 |
| 7 | CLTEIENST | TESTICLE | 52 – 13 | stencils ☓ | CENTILES*, ENTITLES | 55 |
| 8 | 25 4 10 2 8 6 → 344 | 344
(10 + 4) × 25 − 6 |
62 – 23 | 344
(10 + 4) × 25 − 6 |
|
65 |
| 9 | BACCAROTI | ACROBATIC
(11.75 seconds) |
72 – 23 | 75 |