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Episode 1905
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Episode 1905 was broadcast on 18 December 1996, as the first semi-final in the final stages of the Supreme Championship.
John Clarke played Harvey Freeman, with Harvey Freeman winning 65 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Clarke | Score | Harvey Freeman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GLFOAECWU | AWFUL | 5 – 5 | FOCAL | CAGOULE | 7 |
| 2 | NLAOBAEIH | HOBNAIL | 12 – 12 | ABALONE | ABELIAN*, AEOLIAN* | 14 |
| 3 | MDNAEAYTR | MANDATE | 19 – 19 | DRAYMAN | DAYMARE*, DENTARY*, DRAYMEN*, YARDMAN*, YARDMEN* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 4 9 6 8 4 → 191 | 193
((9 - 6) x 75) - (8 x 4) |
26 – 26 | 193
((75 - 8) x (9 - 6)) - (4 + 4) |
CV: 191 = ((9 + 6) x 8) - 4 + 75 |
31 |
| 5 | TILETUEIW | TITLE | 31 – 31 | TITLE | TWILIT | 37 |
| 6 | SVNOAERSL | SOLVERS | 38 – 38 | REASONS | OVALNESS*, VERONALS | 45 |
| 7 | PSIETRIOX | STRIPE | 38 – 45 | PROXIES | EXPORTS*, POXIEST*, RIPOSTE, ROPIEST*, TIPSIER* | 52 |
| 8 | 2 8 6 7 9 5 → 225 | 225
(9 + 6) x (8 + 7) |
48 – 55 | 225
9 x 5 x (7 - 2) |
|
62 |
| 9 | ALSHEARER | 48 – 65 | REHEARSAL
(1.25 seconds) |
72 |
