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Episode 1473
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Episode 1473 was broadcast on 24 January 1994, as part of Series 27.
David Elias played Robin Benoy, with Robin Benoy winning 51 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Ruth Killick.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Elias | Score | Robin Benoy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TKSOAIGSD | GOATS | 5 – 5 | GOATS | SADIST, TAIKOS* | 6 |
| 2 | BNLOEDIRT | BLONDER | 12 – 12 | BROILED | BLINDER*, BORNITE*, BRINDLE*, DRIBLET*, LENTOID*, ORBITED, RETINOL, TENDRIL* | 13 |
| 3 | MLVOEIRGP | IMPROVE | 19 – 12 | PLOVER | IMPLORE | 20 |
| 4 | 25 8 4 6 6 9 → 226 | 226
(25 + 4) × 8 − 6 |
29 – 22 | 226
9 × 25 + 6 ÷ 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | NMDOEIRLQ | lorimer ☓ | 29 – 28 | REMIND | MINORED*, MOLDIER | 37 |
| 6 | SRPUIICSB | CRISPS | 29 – 35 | PRUSSIC | 44 | |
| 7 | TYFNEAEER | NEATER | 35 – 41 | NEATER | AFREET*, EATERY, ENTREE* | 50 |
| 8 | 100 4 1 9 3 9 → 929 | 929
(100 + 3) × 9 + (9 − 1) ÷ 4 |
45 – 41 | 928 |
|
60 |
| 9 | MAGICTRAP | 45 – 51 | PRAGMATIC
(4.75 seconds) |
70 |
