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Episode 1332
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Episode 1332 was broadcast on 8 January 1993, as a semi-final of Championship of Champions VI.
Chris Waddington played Robert Teuton, with Chris Waddington winning 54 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The episode is fondly rememebered for Richard Whiteley's unsuccessful attempt to solve an easy numbers game in the penultimate round.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Waddington | Score | Robert Teuton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GXDUEISWN | GUIDES | 0 – 7 | SWINGED | EXUDING | 7 |
| 2 | AIEVMPRLS | VAMPIRES | 8 – 15 | VAMPIRES | IMPALERS*, LEMPIRAS*, PALMIERS*, PREVAILS, PRIMEVAL | 15 |
| 3 | WRYOAEPGJ | POWER | 13 – 20 | POWER | ROPEWAY* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 2 9 4 → 656 | 656 ☓ | 13 – 20 | — |
CV: 656 = ((75 - 2) x 9) - ((6 - 4) / 2) |
32 |
| 5 | OIATFVSCE | COSTIVE | 20 – 27 | AVOCETS | ACTIVES*, FACTIVE*, OCTAVES | 39 |
| 6 | GPHAEORNF | PROFANE | 27 – 27 | GRAPH | 46 | |
| 7 | IEASNRBRN | BANNERS | 34 – 34 | BANNERS | BARRENS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 5 7 4 3 → 113 | 113
(25 x 4) + 10 + 3 |
44 – 44 | 113
(25 x 4) + 10 + 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | RELAPSING | SPANGLIER
(28 seconds) |
54 – 44 | 73 |
