Episode 2262
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Episode 2262 was broadcast on 15 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played Ian Buglass, with Chris Toyne winning 58 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | Ian Buglass | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LBNDEASCI | CANDLES | 7 – 7 | CANDLES | BALDIES*, BANDIES*, CABINED*, CALENDS*, CANDIES*, DENIALS*, DISABLE, INCASED*, LESBIAN*, SANICLE*, SCALENI* | 7 |
| 2 | LYWPEEPAT | LAPPET | 13 – 7 | APPLE | APPLEY*, LEEWAY*, PELTAE*, TWEELY* | 13 |
| 3 | RDNSEOARW | WARDENS | 20 – 7 | SANDER | ADORNERS*, NARROWED | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 9 5 6 4 → 230 | 230
6 ÷ 2 × 75 + 5 |
30 – 17 | 230
6 ÷ 2 × 75 + 5 |
|
31 |
| 5 | NRTIIEXCU | CRETIN | 36 – 17 | CURIE | NEURITIC | 39 |
| 6 | TSSOIFDRA | RADIOS | 42 – 17 | DROSS | ASTROIDS | 47 |
| 7 | GHTBIERKA | BRIGHT | 48 – 23 | BRIGHT | ARIGHT*, BARITE*, BATHER*, BERTHA*, BHAKTI*, BREATH*, GAITER*, GATHER*, HEGIRA*, KITBAG*, TRIAGE* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 6 4 6 5 1 → 654 | 651 ☓ | 48 – 23 | 654 ☓ |
CV: 654 = (25 + 1) × 4 × 6 + 6 × 5 |
63 |
| 9 | TIDDLESUC | CUDDLIEST
(23 seconds) |
58 – 23 | 73 |
