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Episode 1972
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Episode 1972 was broadcast on 28 March 1997, and was the Series 34 grand final.
Harshan Lamabadusuriya played Huw Morgan, with Huw Morgan winning 79 - 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
{{R-numbers |10| 100| Rnd | Selection | Harshan Lamabadusuriya | Score | Huw Morgan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCSQIOEMR | miscores ☓ | 0 – 0 | miscores ☓ | ISOMERS*, MOSSIER* | 7 |
| 2 | NDSWEOETB | DENOTES | 0 – 8 | BESTOWED | 15 | |
| 3 | 2 9 7 8 4 6 → 444 | 443 | 7 – 15 | 443 |
Best: 444 = ((9 × 8) + 2) × 6 |
25 |
| 4 | FRYOAIFGA | FAIRY | 7 – 21 | RAFFIA | AFFAIR*, AFFRAY* | 31 |
| 5 | SHEVTUEWD | STEWED | 13 – 27 | VESTED | DUVETS*, ETUDES*, TWEEDS* | 37 |
| 6 | 75 5 9 7 8 9 → 575 | 575 | 23 – 37 | 575 |
|
47 |
| 7 | TYMEREXIT | 23 – 47 | EXTREMITY
(1.25 seconds) |
57 | ||
| 8 | MTSBOAENJ | ENTOMBS | 30 – 47 | boatsmen ☓ | BANJOES*, BATSMEN*, BEMOANS*, BOATMEN* | 64 |
| 9 | RLTOUEDRI | ULTERIOR | 38 – 55 | OUTRIDER | 72 |
