Episode 2060

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Episode 2060 was broadcast on 30 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Philip Logie played John Dawber, with Philip Logie winning 66 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Philip Logie	Score	John Dawber	Others	Max.
1	RNTCOIUIT	RUCTION	7 – 7	RUCTION	INTROIT*, TUITION	7
2	LYRAINTOW	RATION	13 – 13	RATION	ORALITY*, WAITRON*	14
3	DNSEAIMGM	DAMMING	20 – 20	DAMMING	MISNAMED	22
4	25 75 100 50 3 9 → 117	116 100 + 25 − 9	27 – 20	122	CV: 117 = 50 + 75 − (9 − (100 ÷ 25 − 3))	32
5	XRGTEIFHE	FREIGHT	34 – 27	FIGHTER	HEFTIER	39
6	CVRSUEUEP	PURSUE	40 – 33	SPRUCE	PREVUES	46
7	AAYMLERNO	NORMAL	46 – 39	NEARLY	ALMONER, ALMONRY*, ANOMALY*, ANYMORE*, MAYORAL*	53
8	1 6 9 10 8 3 → 317	317 3 × 9 × 10 + 8 × 6 − 1	56 – 39	319		63
9	VIDEOMATT	MOTIVATED (11 seconds)	66 – 39			73