Episode 2270
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Episode 2270 was broadcast on 27 May 1998, as part of Series 38.
Chris Smith played Jill Bright, with Jill Bright winning 56 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Merrill Thomas, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Smith | Score | Jill Bright | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EAENDLDSR | LEARNED | 0 – 18 | SLANDERED | 18 | |
| 2 | TOHIEMNAY | AMENITY | 7 – 25 | AMENITY | AMNIOTE*, ANYTIME*, HYMENIA*, THYMINE* | 25 |
| 3 | JLLUIODCI | CLOUD | 12 – 30 | CLOUD | LOCULI | 31 |
| 4 | 50 6 2 3 9 6 → 226 | 227
(6 − 2) × (50 + 6) + 3 |
19 – 37 | 227
(6 − 2) × 50 + 3 × 9 |
CV: 226 = (50 − 9) × 6 − 2 − 3 × 6 |
41 |
| 5 | MVGYEAATV | AGATE | 24 – 42 | AGATE | AGAVE*, ETYMA*, MATEY, MEATY, TAGMA* | 46 |
| 6 | PIRDETUPI | TRIPPED | 31 – 49 | TRIPPED | DIPPIER*, TIPPIER* | 53 |
| 7 | OAEWGRFOS | FORAGES | 38 – 56 | FORAGES | FORESAW*, FORGOES*, WOOFERS | 60 |
| 8 | 4 7 2 8 3 9 → 354 | 353
(7 − 2) × 8 × 9 − (4 + 3) |
45 – 56 | 351 |
CV: 354 = (4 + 2) × 7 × 9 − 3 × 8 |
70 |
| 9 | SHAMEVIBE | 45 – 56 | MISBEHAVE | 80 |
