Episode 2294

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Episode 2294 was broadcast on 30 June 1998, as part of Series 39.

Gillian Galek played Robert Muir, with Robert Muir winning 55 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Toyah Willcox, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Gillian Galek	Score	Robert Muir	Others	Max.
1	DNDEUOTZD	NODDED	6 – 6	NODDED	DOUTED*, DUNTED*	6
2	GHREIPGOA	GOPHER	12 – 12	HOGGER	ARPEGGIO	14
3	STFEIAMGN	FEASTING	20 – 20	STEAMING	FIGMENTS, MANIFEST, MANGIEST*, MINTAGES*	22
4	100 4 9 8 1 5 → 593	593 (5 + 1) × 100 − (9 − 8 ÷ 4)	30 – 20	592		32
5	CTREOUTBR	bourret ☓	30 – 26	BUTTER	TORTURE*	39
6	MDLAECWOD	CLAWED	36 – 32	CALMED	CLADODE*	46
7	UIYLPESCV	SLUICE	42 – 38	SLUICE	CLYPEUS*, SPICULE	53
8	25 1 8 6 10 5 → 915	916 ☓	42 – 45	918 (5 + 1) × 6 × 25 + 10 + 8	CV: 915 = (25 × (6 − 1) − 10) × 8 − 5	63
9	TINNITONE		42 – 55	INTENTION (6 seconds)		73