Episode 2266
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Episode 2266 was broadcast on 21 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played James O'Rourke, with James O'Rourke winning 55 – 53. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | James O'Rourke | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RRDNAECLO | COLANDER | 8 – 8 | COLANDER | 8 | |
| 2 | WUINLEOSS | LOWNESS | 15 – 15 | LOWNESS | ELUSIONS | 16 |
| 3 | TYHAIVREC | CHARITY | 15 – 23 | VERACITY | 24 | |
| 4 | 100 4 3 9 3 5 → 488 | 488
100 × 5 − (9 + 3) |
25 – 33 | 488
100 × 5 − 4 × 3 |
|
34 |
| 5 | GATLOADOL | GALOOT | 31 – 33 | ALLOT | 40 | |
| 6 | TYRIUGPEM | IMPURE | 37 – 39 | PURITY | GRUMPY*, GUIMPE*, IMPUTE*, PERMIT*, PYRITE*, TERGUM*, UMPIRE, UPTIME* | 46 |
| 7 | TTUEPDITF | FITTED | 43 – 45 | PUTTED | TITTUPED | 54 |
| 8 | 100 10 8 4 10 2 → 582 | 582
(4 + 2) × 100 − (10 + 8) |
53 – 55 | 582
(4 + 2) × 100 − (10 + 8) |
|
64 |
| 9 | AEROTHICK | 53 – 55 | ARTICHOKE | 74 |
