Episode 2053

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Episode 2053 was broadcast on 21 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Gwenda Sacks played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 49 - 11. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Gwenda Sacks	Score	Maria Boyes	Others	Max.
1	CECIGFELI	LICE	4 – 4	LICE	CILICE*, ICICLE	6
2	SGREUGKOM	MUGGERS	11 – 11	MUGGERS	GOUGERS*, MORGUES, SMUGGER*	13
3	RELISUJMN	meusli ☓	11 – 17	JURIES	INJURES, LIMNERS*, MERLINS, MISRULE	20
4	100 3 1 2 5 4 → 663	—	11 – 24	660 (5 + 4 + 1 + 100) x 3 x 2	CV: 663 = ((100 - 5) x (3 + 4)) - 2	30
5	HSXEAOHNS	SHONE	11 – 30	HOAXES	HASHES*, NOSHES*, SEASON	36
6	DATEQFORS	toaders ☓	11 – 37	FROSTED	DEFROST, FEDORAS*, ROASTED, STRAFED*, TORSADE*	43
7	LWAATYCEO	lacey ☓	11 – 42	CLEAT	ACOLYTE, ACYLATE*	50
8	25 6 4 8 1 1 → 510	511 ☓	11 – 49	506 ((((1 + 1) x 8) + 4) x 25) + 6	CV: 510 = (25 - 8) x 6 x (4 + 1)	60
9	ENDTONITE		11 – 49		DETENTION	70