Episode 2329

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Episode 2329 was broadcast on 18 August 1998, as part of Series 39.

Andrew Lucas played Douglas Smith, with Douglas Smith winning 58 - 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Andrew Lucas	Score	Douglas Smith	Others	Max.
1	FLBOIVCEG	FOIBLE	6 – 0	GLOVE	OBLIGE	6
2	SAUSIVTED	TISSUE	12 – 6	STAVED	ADVISES*, AVIDEST*, DATIVES, DIVESTS, STUDIES*, SUASIVE*, SUAVEST*, TUSSIVE*, VISTAED*	13
3	RWQOASRIE	WORRIES	19 – 13	WORRIES		20
4	100 25 3 4 8 6 → 624	624 (6 x 100) + (8 x 3)	29 – 23	624 (100 + 4) x 6		30
5	JOADRSETN	DONATES	36 – 30	ROASTED	RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SENATOR, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON*	37
6	NHRIALMET	TRAMLINE	44 – 30	THERMAL	TERMINAL*	45
7	LLGIONRPA	parolling ☓	44 – 38	PAROLING		53
8	7 2 1 6 8 10 → 572	572 (((7 x 8) + 1) x 10) + 2	54 – 48	572 (((7 x 8) + 1) x 10) + 2		63
9	NINTHGLEE		54 – 58	ENLIGHTEN (5.5 seconds)		73