Episode 2121
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Episode 2121 was broadcast on 23 October 1997, as part of Series 37.
Brett Smitheram played Colin Harwood, with Brett Smitheram winning 52 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Brett Smitheram | Score | Colin Harwood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LGHEAEWYU | LEAGUE | 6 – 0 | WHEEL | HUGELY*, LEEWAY*, YEEHAW* | 6 |
| 2 | CKLEIEBMA | BECAME | 12 – 6 | BECALM | ALEMBIC | 13 |
| 3 | GPSOIODPE | GOODIES | 19 – 13 | GOODIES | DOPPIES*, OPPOSED* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 25 9 4 3 5 → 503 | 503
(9 + 5 − 4) × 50 + 3 |
29 – 23 | 503
(9 + 5 − 4) × 50 + 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | RXMIEOTGV | VERTIGO | 36 – 30 | VERTIGO | VOMITER* | 37 |
| 6 | SZTIUIMOS | MISTS | 41 – 35 | MOIST | MITOSIS | 44 |
| 7 | QFWAAORNI | FARINA | 47 – 35 | frain ☓ | 50 | |
| 8 | 25 75 100 1 1 7 → 684 | 677
7 × 100 − 25 + 1 + 1 |
52 – 35 | 692 |
CV: 683 Best: 683 = (100 + 1) × 7 − 25 + 1 |
57 |
| 9 | BEERYBLUR | 52 – 45 | BLUEBERRY
(4.25 seconds) |
67 |
