Episode 2245

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Episode 2245 was broadcast on 22 April 1998, as part of Series 38.

Alastair Armstrong played David Borlase, with Alastair Armstrong winning 44 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alastair Armstrong	Score	David Borlase	Others	Max.
1	PNEAGORMR	PROGRAM	7 – 0	oranger ☓	PARERGON*	8
2	IEUVDGTLA	DIVULGE	14 – 7	VAULTED	LIGATED*, VULGATE*	15
3	SKEOLTURS	STROKES	21 – 14	STROKES	SOULSTER*	23
4	100 9 2 5 3 2 → 785	784 (5 + 3) × (100 − 2)	28 – 14	787	CV: 785 = (9 − 2 ÷ 2) × 100 − 3 × 5	33
5	IEACTYRZM	CRATE	28 – 20	CREAMY	MAZIER, MATIER*, MATRIC*, METRIC*	39
6	GTEESHICD	HEIST	28 – 27	SIGHTED	DECEITS*, DEHISCE*, DITCHES, EDGIEST*, HEISTED, TECHIES*	46
7	OAOEWNSRT	OWNERS	34 – 33	STREWN	RATOONS*, SANTERO*, SANTOOR*, SENATOR*, TREASON	53
8	75 50 100 4 9 7 → 641	641 7 × 100 − 50 − 9	44 – 43	641 7 × 100 − 50 − 9		63
9	LIKEDBRAN		44 – 43		DRINKABLE	73