Episode 2056
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Episode 2056 was broadcast on 24 July 1997, as part of Series 36.
Diane Sells played Maria Boyes, with Maria Boyes winning 49 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Diane Sells | Score | Maria Boyes | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VCEARYOUZ | CRAZY | 5 – 5 | CRAVE | CORYZA*, VOYEUR | 6 |
| 2 | TNSIEPDAR | PARTIES | 5 – 13 | TRAIPSED | DIPTERANS | 24 |
| 3 | LWYIEDRAF | FRAYED | 11 – 19 | WAILED | READILY*, WEARILY, WEIRDLY | 31 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 9 5 5 → 199 | 199
9 × 10 + 100 + 5 + 5 − 1 |
21 – 29 | 199
10 ÷ 5 × 100 − 1 |
|
41 |
| 5 | TSNEOUHCA | CHASTEN | 28 – 36 | CHASTEN | CEANOTHUS* | 59 |
| 6 | TIRBAQENI | barnet ☓ | 28 – 42 | BANTER | INERTIA | 66 |
| 7 | NSEOGJRAE | ORANGES | 35 – 42 | JARGON | ENRAGES, JAEGERS*, JARGONS, ONAGERS* | 73 |
| 8 | 75 50 8 2 7 1 → 906 | 900 | 35 – 49 | 904
(75 + 50 + 8 ÷ 2) × 7 + 1 |
Best: 906 = (75 × 2 + 1) × (8 × 7 − 50) |
83 |
| 9 | FROMTARNS | 35 – 49 | TRANSFORM | 93 |
