Episode 2329
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Episode 2329 was broadcast on 18 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Andrew Lucas played Douglas Smith, with Douglas Smith winning 58 – 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Lucas | Score | Douglas Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLBOIVCEG | FOIBLE | 6 – 0 | GLOVE | OBLIGE | 6 |
| 2 | SAUSIVTED | TISSUE | 12 – 6 | STAVED | ADVISES*, AVIDEST*, DATIVES, DIVESTS, STUDIES*, SUASIVE*, SUAVEST*, TUSSIVE*, VISTAED* | 13 |
| 3 | RWQOASRIE | WORRIES | 19 – 13 | WORRIES | 20 | |
| 4 | 100 25 3 4 8 6 → 624 | 624
6 × 100 + 8 × 3 |
29 – 23 | 624
(100 + 4) × 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | JOADRSETN | DONATES | 36 – 30 | ROASTED | RODENTS*, SANTERO*, SENATOR, SNORTED*, STANDER*, TORSADE*, TREASON* | 37 |
| 6 | NHRIALMET | TRAMLINE | 44 – 30 | THERMAL | TERMINAL* | 45 |
| 7 | LLGIONRPA | parolling ☓ | 44 – 38 | PAROLING | 53 | |
| 8 | 7 2 1 6 8 10 → 572 | 572
(7 × 8 + 1) × 10 + 2 |
54 – 48 | 572
(7 × 8 + 1) × 10 + 2 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NINTHGLEE | 54 – 58 | ENLIGHTEN
(5.5 seconds) |
73 |
