Episode 2292

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Episode 2292 was broadcast on 26 June 1998, and was the Series 38 grand final.

John Ashmore played Steve Fisher, with John Ashmore winning 91 - 79. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Ashmore	Score	Steve Fisher	Others	Max.
1	NQNEOIVSA	VENISON	7 – 7	VENISON	EVASION*, NOVENAS*	7
2	CXCRTUEAD	ACCRUED	14 – 14	CURATED	TRADUCE*	14
3	75 50 5 4 3 4 → 245	245	24 – 24	245		24
4	WETDIUTYL	TILTED	30 – 30	TITLED	DEWILY*, WILTED*, WITTED*	30
5	HSFEIECTB	FETCHES	37 – 30	BISECT	FETICHES*	38
6	50 25 75 2 5 4 → 639	647	37 – 35	645	Best: 639 = (((50 + 2) + 75) × 5) + 4	48
7	ITSAMATCH		37 – 35	masochist ☓ (3.5 seconds)	ASTHMATIC	58