Episode 2396

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Episode 2396 was broadcast on 19 November 1998, as part of Series 39.

Terry Knowles played Juliet Montague, with Terry Knowles winning 64 - 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Terry Knowles	Score	Juliet Montague	Others	Max.
1	WXNIODSNI	DOWNS	5 – 5	WINDS	DIOXINS	7
2	PBKEUADLJ	BAULKED	12 – 12	BAULKED	DUPABLE	14
3	OETNRIGYT	ROTTING	19 – 19	ROTTING	GENITOR*, GITTERN*, RETTING*, RETYING*, TRIGONE*, TRITONE*	21
4	75 8 9 10 4 10 → 711	711 ((75 - 4) x 10) - (10 - 9)	29 – 29	711 ((75 - 4) x 10) - (10 - 9)		31
5	PNLEOASRC	PERSONAL	37 – 37	PERSONAL	PARCLOSE*, PSORALEN*	39
6	MIRUOHDTM	THORIUM	44 – 37	HUMID	HUMIDOR, RHODIUM	46
7	VTLEAESMI	STEAM	44 – 45	MEALIEST	VEALIEST	54
8	75 4 2 3 10 1 → 147	147 (75 x 2) - 3	54 – 55	147 (75 x 2) - 3		64
9	NOXIPOLES	EXPLOSION (1 second)	64 – 55			74