Episode 2227
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Episode 2227 was broadcast on 27 March 1998, as part of Series 38.
Phil Cooke played Adele Colley, with Adele Colley winning 51 – 41, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Phil Cooke | Score | Adele Colley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MJEISRTOB | MORTISE | 7 – 7 | MOISTER | EROTISM*, MOBSTER*, TIMBERS*, TIMBRES* | 7 |
| 2 | TDEUGMETA | MUTATED | 14 – 7 | MUTED | 14 | |
| 3 | YBOIRNQAG | BORING | 14 – 14 | BRAYING | 21 | |
| 4 | 50 4 3 8 1 4 → 830 | 832
4 × 4 × 50 + (3 + 1) × 8 |
21 – 21 | 832
4 × 4 × 50 + (3 + 1) × 8 |
CV: 830 = (4 × 50 + 8) × 4 − (3 − 1) |
31 |
| 5 | FDEOICPXU | COPIED | 27 – 21 | FOXED | COIFED*, COUPED*, FUCOID* | 37 |
| 6 | WAPSWEISG | WASPS | 27 – 27 | SWIPES | WASPIES* | 44 |
| 7 | DOALSINLU | SUNDIAL | 34 – 34 | SUNDIAL | ALLUSION | 52 |
| 8 | 50 100 25 6 2 10 → 376 | 375
6 ÷ 2 × (100 + 25) |
41 – 41 | 375
(50 + 25) × 10 ÷ 2 |
CV: 376 = (50 × 2 − 6) × 100 ÷ 25 |
62 |
| 9 | PONYGLIDE | 41 – 41 | DEPLOYING | 72 | ||
| TB | TICKPINGE | 41 – 51 | PICKETING
(2 seconds) |
72 |
