Episode 2261

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Episode 2261 was broadcast on 14 May 1998, as part of Series 38.

Chris Toyne played Barbara Deane, with Chris Toyne winning 60 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

NOTE: In Round 4, the contestants solutions weren't revealed due to the obviousness of the round – however, it can be assumed they used the method stated by Carol Vorderman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Chris Toyne	Score	Barbara Deane	Others	Max.
1	DWDDEITAZ	WAITED	6 – 6	WAITED	WADDED*	6
2	GEDGEOUDI	GUIDED	12 – 12	GOUGED	DOGGED, DOGGIE*, GIDGEE*	12
3	NRRMEOEYS	SERMON	18 – 12	SORRY	MONEYERS*	20
4	100 10 2 7 5 8 → 510	510 5 × 100 + 10	28 – 22	510 5 × 100 + 10		30
5	LIAHMPEAB	AMIABLE	35 – 22	PHIAL	APHELIA*	37
6	TNGIENTAR	TREATING	43 – 30	TREATING	INTEGRANT, NATTERING	55
7	SLOEMGIPO	GLIMPSE	50 – 30	GLOOM	LIPOSOME*	63
8	75 5 8 2 3 9 → 548	—	50 – 37	550 8 × 75 − 9 × 5 − 3 − 2	CV: 548 = (75 − 5) × 8 − 9 − 3	73
9	PAGANPIES	APPEASING (18.5 seconds)	60 – 37			83

External Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube (part 1)