Episode 2250
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Episode 2250 was broadcast on 29 April 1998, as part of Series 38.
Ged Hayes played Paul James, with Ged Hayes winning 48 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ged Hayes | Score | Paul James | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAMBOREWI | WARIER | 6 – 0 | AMBER | ARMOIRE*, BARMIER, WORMIER | 7 |
| 2 | RLSAEECSD | CARELESS | 14 – 8 | CARELESS | DESCALERS* | 25 |
| 3 | NUPSOJZEB | BONES | 19 – 13 | BONES | BONZES | 31 |
| 4 | 75 4 8 10 3 9 → 436 | 436
(9 − 3) × 75 − (10 + 4) |
29 – 23 | 436
(9 − 3) × 75 − (10 + 4) |
|
41 |
| 5 | GHAOLTRIE | GLOATER | 36 – 23 | alighter ☓ | LITHARGE, REGOLITH* | 49 |
| 6 | COHONKANI | CHAIN | 41 – 28 | CHINK | CHINOOK | 56 |
| 7 | EALTCMOIR | CLIMATE | 41 – 36 | METRICAL | LORICATE* | 64 |
| 8 | 25 10 7 1 3 4 → 870 | 872
7 × (4 + 1) × 25 − 3 |
48 – 36 | 875 |
CV: 870 = (25 × 3 + 7 + 4 + 1) × 10 |
74 |
| 9 | DANGERPIN | 48 – 46 | PANDERING
(2.5 seconds) |
84 |
