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Episode 2437
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Episode 2437 was broadcast on 15 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
Geoff Wilson played John Holton, with John Holton winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Geoff Wilson | Score | John Holton | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TANEYOSAV | stoney ☓ | 0 – 6 | ENVOYS | NOVATES*, SAVANTE | 7 |
| 2 | GDRIEACTU | TRACED | 6 – 12 | GRATED | CURATED, GAUDIER*, TRADUCE | 14 |
| 3 | NOGIJACEX | COAXING | 13 – 19 | COAXING | COINAGE | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 2 9 3 10 → 881 | 881 ☓ | 13 – 19 | 890 ☓ |
CV: 881 = (75 + 3 + 3) × (9 + 2) − 10 |
31 |
| SST | YOUTHRITA | AUTHORITY | ||||
| 5 | DGPIAENSN | sneaping ☓ | 13 – 27 | SPENDING | 39 | |
| 6 | CODARESIG | goaders ☓ | 13 – 35 | DISGRACE | IDOCRASE* | 47 |
| 7 | YPSAIERFA | PRAISE | 19 – 41 | SAFARI | SPIRAEA* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 2 4 1 9 10 → 754 | 754
25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4 |
29 – 51 | 754
25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4 |
|
64 |
| 9 | DIRECTEUR | 29 – 61 | RECRUITED
(2.25 seconds) |
74 | ||
