Episode 2233

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Episode 2233 was broadcast on 6 April 1998, as part of Series 38.

Alan Atkins played Brian Boonham, with Alan Atkins winning 55 - 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Atkins	Score	Brian Boonham	Others	Max.
1	LOBGIMPER	EMBROIL	7 – 0	LIMBER	IMPLORE, OBLIGER*, PROBLEM	7
2	SDUCDEALW	DAWDLES	14 – 7	WADDLES	ADDUCES*, CUDDLES, SCALDED*, SWADDLE	14
3	RELTOPXIS	EXPLOITS	22 – 15	EXPLOITS		22
4	75 25 9 10 2 1 → 614	612 ((9 - 1) x 75) + 10 + 2	29 – 22	612 ((9 - 1) x 75) + 10 + 2	CV: 614 = ((75 - ((10 / 2) - 1)) x 9) - 25	32
5	VJCAUOSPE	SCOPE	34 – 27	PAUSE	COUPES	38
6	WAKRENFIH	HANKER	40 – 33	WINKER	WHARFIE*	45
7	LGEUYMEAF	GLEAM	45 – 38	FLAME	EYEFUL*, FEMALE*, GAMELY, GLEAMY*, LEAGUE, LEGUME, MAGUEY*	51
8	50 5 3 2 7 5 → 171	171 (50 + 7) x 3	55 – 48	171 (3 x 50) + ((5 - 2) x 7)		61
9	OUTSLICED		55 – 48	dislocute ☓ (7.25 seconds)	CLOUDIEST	71