Episode 2280
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Episode 2280 was broadcast on 10 June 1998, as part of Series 38.
Alison Barnes played Bill Gardner, with Alison Barnes winning 53 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Anna Eaton.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Alison Barnes | Score | Bill Gardner | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPEEDRZUI | PRIZED | 6 – 6 | PRIZED | PERDURE* | 7 |
| 2 | BLROESSAG | GRABS | 11 – 11 | BROSE | SOLEBARS* | 15 |
| 3 | HVFIENCAM | MACHINE | 18 – 18 | MACHINE | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 7 4 8 2 5 → 823 | 823
(7 + 4) × 75 − 2 |
28 – 28 | 823
(7 + 4) × 75 − 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | SWOEVGSIT | STOVES | 28 – 35 | EGOISTS | SOVIETS, STOGIES* | 39 |
| 6 | RYETYARNU | ENTRY | 28 – 41 | ARTERY | TERNARY, TURNERY* | 46 |
| 7 | PMIODLAIR | PLAID | 33 – 46 | MOLAR | DIPLOMA, DIPOLAR* | 53 |
| 8 | 10 8 4 3 6 7 → 203 | 203
(7 + 8 + 6) × 10 − 4 − 3 |
43 – 46 | 208 |
|
63 |
| 9 | PICKAGUNN | UNPACKING
(6.25 seconds) |
53 – 46 | 73 |
