Episode 2091
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Episode 2091 was broadcast on 11 September 1997, as part of Series 36.
Bhavin Manek played Alf Berry, with Bhavin Manek winning 51 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Alyson McGaw.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bhavin Manek | Score | Alf Berry | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GNCIOAVNY | CAVING | 6 – 6 | CAVING | CANING, CANYON*, CONING*, COVING | 6 |
| 2 | DBDPAOXEN | BONDED | 12 – 12 | BONDED | ABODED*, BANDED*, BEDPAN, EXPAND*, PONDED* | 12 |
| 3 | SYODEAGVT | VOYAGES | 19 – 12 | dotages ☓ | VOYAGED* | 19 |
| 4 | 50 8 7 1 2 9 → 860 | 860
(9 + 7 + 1) × 50 + 8 + 2 |
29 – 22 | 860
(8 + 9) × 50 + 7 + 2 + 1 |
|
29 |
| 5 | WSFTUEORD | DETOURS | 36 – 29 | FROSTED | FROWSTED | 37 |
| 6 | NTUECQODR | TROUNCED | 44 – 29 | CROQUET | 45 | |
| 7 | PHAISCAEG | APACHES | 51 – 29 | SHAPE | APHASIC* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 4 2 4 9 10 → 975 | 976 | 51 – 39 | 975
(100 − 2) × 10 − (9 − 4) |
|
62 |
| 9 | NOCHTURNE | 51 – 39 | TRUNCHEON | 72 |
