Episode 2156

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Episode 2156 was broadcast on 11 December 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 37.

Kate Surtees played Janet Nelson, with Kate Surtees winning 57 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Kate Surtees	Score	Janet Nelson	Others	Max.
1	AGSDEOHNI	DASHING	7 – 7	DASHING	ADHESION, AGONISED, DIAGNOSE, HEADINGS, SHEADING*	8
2	RGUWESRON	GROWERS	14 – 14	GROWERS	WRONGERS	16
3	AIGPJDEAR	PARADE	20 – 20	PAIRED	DIAPER, GRIPED, REPAID*	22
4	75 5 3 6 1 2 → 903	903 6 × 2 × 75 + 3	30 – 30	903 6 × 2 × 75 + 3		32
5	XLEIRONMP	IMPLORE	37 – 37	IMPLORE	PROLINE	39
6	BFAUGAPEN	AGAPE	42 – 37	PANG	FAUNAE*	45
7	TZDIOOTEY	DOTTY	47 – 42	DOTTY	DOOZIE*, TOOTED	51
8	75 6 8 3 10 1 → 452	452 75 × 6 + 10 − 8	57 – 52	452 75 × 6 + 3 − 1		61
9	LUPUSGERE		57 – 52		SUPERGLUE	71