Episode 2324
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Episode 2324 was broadcast on 11 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Andrew Lucas played James Hendy, with Andrew Lucas winning 48 – 23. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Lucas | Score | James Hendy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HNTAILMES | MANLIEST | 8 – 0 | LAMENTS | AILMENTS, ALIMENTS* | 8 |
| 2 | PTRAEWLIK | PIRATE | 14 – 6 | WALKER | TRAPLIKE | 16 |
| 3 | DSPOEMCAG | CADGES | 20 – 6 | GAMES | COMPAGES, MEGAPODS | 24 |
| 4 | 50 3 4 7 4 8 → 477 | 477
(50 + 3) × (4 ÷ 4 + 8) |
30 – 6 | 475 |
|
34 |
| 5 | FYOBTAGEC | BOAT | 34 – 6 | cabot ☓ | BOCAGE* | 40 |
| 6 | LRTIOSWUE | LOITERS | 41 – 6 | TREWS | OUTLIERS | 48 |
| 7 | DANERASBI | BANDIER | 48 – 13 | SANDIER | ARANEIDS*, BRANDIES | 56 |
| 8 | 9 3 8 7 4 5 → 835 | — | 48 – 13 | — |
CV: 835 = 3 × 7 × 8 × 5 − (9 − 4) |
66 |
| 9 | POACHBIRD | 48 – 23 | CHIPBOARD
(16 seconds) |
76 |
