Episode 2229

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Episode 2229 was broadcast on 31 March 1998, as part of Series 38.

Adele Colley played Robert Mill, with Robert Mill winning 52 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Adele Colley	Score	Robert Mill	Others	Max.
1	VRNUAIJNE	RAVINE	6 – 6	RAVINE	ANEURIN	7
2	OUISWCAGN	SOWING	6 – 13	CAUSING	CONGIUS*, SAUCING*	14
3	MIESLAGQD	DISMAL	12 – 19	MEDALS	MILAGES, MISDEAL*, MISLEAD*, SILAGED*	21
4	50 1 6 4 10 6 → 969	—	12 – 19	—	CV: 973 Best: 969 = (50 + 1) × (10 + 6 × 6 ÷ 4)	31
5	OUETBLOIT	BOTTLE	18 – 25	BOTTLE	BLOOIE*, BLOTTO, BOOTIE*, BUTTIE*, BUTTLE*, OOLITE*, OUBOET*, OUTLET*, TOILET, TOOTLE*	37
6	SPGAETREI	PARTIES	25 – 32	TRAIPSE	GRAPIEST, PRESTIGE	45
7	OIAXMHADE	HOAXED	31 – 32	AXIOM	OXHIDE	51
8	100 5 4 6 6 2 → 170	168	31 – 42	170 (6 + 4) × (5 + 2) + 100		61
9	BRIANSHAW		31 – 52	BRAINWASH (5.5 seconds)		71