Episode 2052

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Episode 2052 was broadcast on 18 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Ray Millar played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 68 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ray Millar	Score	Maria Boyes	Others	Max.
1	YVEDORVED	DROVED	6 – 6	ERODED	REVVED*	6
2	RSFIUIYCO	SCOUR	11 – 11	FOURS	CURIOS, SCURFY*	12
3	RNTAIWQOA	RATION	17 – 17	RATION	WAITRON	19
4	50 4 9 10 8 7 → 649	—	17 – 27	649 (4 + 9) × 50 − (8 − 7)		29
5	DPSOOENLI	SPOONED	24 – 34	SPOILED	EIDOLONS*, POISONED, POLONIES*, POOLSIDE, SOLENOID	37
6	TTAIDIENS	DETAINS	24 – 52	DAINTIEST		55
7	WTBOEATLA	BOTTLE	30 – 58	BOTTLE	TOWABLE	62
8	50 75 6 3 6 7 → 116	116 50 + 75 − (6 + 3)	40 – 68	116 50 + 75 − (6 + 3)		72
9	MODERNMAC		40 – 68		COMMANDER	82