Episode 2304
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Episode 2304 was broadcast on 14 July 1998, as part of Series 39.
Simon Cobb played Vasudeo Joshi, with Simon Cobb winning 65 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Simon Cobb | Score | Vasudeo Joshi | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RSRTOIADA | AORIST | 6 – 6 | RATIOS | RADIATORS | 18 |
| 2 | SBHIUEVTA | HIVES | 11 – 6 | BUSH | HABITUES | 26 |
| 3 | MCREIDALE | CREAMED | 18 – 13 | MIRACLE | DECLAIMER, RECLAIMED | 44 |
| 4 | 25 5 1 6 9 7 → 737 | 734
(5 × 6 − 1) × 25 + 9 |
25 – 20 | 734
25 × 5 × 6 − (9 + 7) |
CV: 735 = 25 × 5 × 6 − (9 + 7 − 1)
|
54 |
| 5 | NHTOAELSY | HONESTLY | 33 – 28 | HONESTLY | 62 | |
| 6 | ZGNROEUTP | TONGUE | 39 – 34 | PUNTER | GUNTER*, GUTZER*, POUTER*, ROUGET*, TROUPE*, UNROPE*, URGENT, ZONURE* | 68 |
| 7 | GTSIEADPI | PASTED | 45 – 40 | DIGEST | AGISTED* | 75 |
| 8 | 25 6 6 4 8 2 → 142 | 142
(6 + 8) × (6 + 4) + 2 |
55 – 50 | 142
25 × 6 − 8 |
|
85 |
| 9 | GRIMPOINT | IMPORTING
(2.25 seconds) |
65 – 50 | 95 |
