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[[Noel Godson]] played [[Glynn Leaney]], with Glynn Leaney winning {{score|41|33}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Hannah Robertson]]. | [[Noel Godson]] played [[Glynn Leaney]], with Glynn Leaney winning {{score|41|33}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Gyles Brandreth]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Hannah Robertson]]. | ||
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Revision as of 10:23, 19 January 2012
Episode 2410 was broadcast on 9 December 1998, as part of Series 39.
Noel Godson played Glynn Leaney, with Glynn Leaney winning 41 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
NOTE: The Conundrum in this game was illegal, as the phrase "Hoovering" is derived from the word "Hoover", which was capitalised in the dictionary due to being based on a brand name.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Noel Godson | Score | Glynn Leaney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YDGWIUEKA | GAUDY | 5 – 5 | GUIDE | GUIDEWAY | 8 |
| 2 | VTORAFEGH | FORAGE | 5 – 12 | FORGAVE | 15 | |
| 3 | CRJROAATI | CARROT | 11 – 18 | CARROT | AORTIC, TRICAR*, TROCAR* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 10 5 9 6 6 → 761 | 761
(9 + 6) × 50 + 6 + 5 |
21 – 18 | 762 |
|
31 |
| 5 | WLENODESP | OWNED | 21 – 24 | ENDOWS | SPONDEE | 38 |
| 6 | LTSDAIEBS | STABLED | 28 – 31 | DETAILS | ASTILBES*, BASTIDES*, DISABLES, STABILES* | 46 |
| 7 | NQUNIRONA | UNION | 33 – 31 | quorn ☓ | QUINOA* | 52 |
| 8 | 25 5 8 2 5 1 → 778 | — | 33 – 31 | — |
CV: 778 = (8 × 25 − 5) × (5 − 1) − 2 |
62 |
| 9 | RHINOVOGE | hovering ☓
(8.25 seconds) |
33 – 41 | HOOVERING
(10 seconds) |
72 |
