Episode 2357

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Episode 2357 was broadcast on 25 September 1998, as part of Series 39.

Peter Preston Igweke played Vicky Smith, with Vicky Smith winning 56 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Peter Preston Igweke	Score	Vicky Smith	Others	Max.
1	RCNDAEITE	RETAINED	8 – 8	RECANTED	CANTERED*, CREATINE*, CRENATED*, DECANTER, DERACINE*, DETAINER*, DICENTRA*, INCREATE*	8
2	QNFUOINRE	FUNNIER	15 – 15	FUNNIER	INFERNO, QUINONE*, REUNION*	15
3	GDIAEMSAT	GAMIEST	22 – 15	STAGED	DIASTEMA	23
4	25 8 4 4 3 10 → 561	561 ☓	22 – 22	562 (((4 x 3) + 10) x 25) + 8 + 4	CV: 561 = (25 - 8) x (10 + (4 / 4)) x 3	33
5	RSGOUVYIB	VIGOUR	28 – 22	GRUBS	VIGOURS	40
6	GMDEAERLA	LEADER	28 – 29	ALARMED	LAAGERED	48
7	TPNSOAEZT	PATENTS	35 – 36	PATENTS	NOTATES*, PATTENS*, TEAPOTS, TOPAZES*	55
8	100 5 10 7 2 3 → 872	872 ((5 + 3) x 100) + (7 x 10) + 2	45 – 46	872 ((5 + 3) x 100) + (7 x 10) + 2		65
9	RAVEYARDS		45 – 56	ADVERSARY (2 seconds)		75