Episode 2333
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Episode 2333 was broadcast on 24 August 1998, as part of Series 39.
Vic Foster played Chris Evans, with Vic Foster winning 65 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rachael Heyhoe-Flint, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Vic Foster | Score | Chris Evans | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BRLUEAGDI | BURGLED | 7 – 7 | GARBLED | GUIDABLE | 8 |
| 2 | HEROSMUCT | MOUTHERS | 15 – 15 | CUSTOMER | CHETRUMS*, TOUCHERS | 16 |
| 3 | LTQEAEDRI | RETAILED | 23 – 23 | RETAILED | 24 | |
| 4 | 25 75 1 3 9 10 → 528 | 525
(9 − 3 + 1) × 75 |
30 – 23 | 523 |
CV: 528 = (25 − 10 − (9 − 1)) × 75 + 3 |
34 |
| 5 | VOISPANUS | PASSION | 37 – 30 | PASSION | POUSSIN*, SPAVINS*, SPINOUS*, SUASION | 41 |
| 6 | GPRWOEINM | POWERING | 45 – 38 | POWERING | 49 | |
| 7 | TAGRENRAT | TARGET | 45 – 45 | REGATTA | ARRANGE*, GRANTER, NARRATE, TANAGER*, TARTARE* | 56 |
| 8 | 25 7 3 6 1 1 → 703 | 703
7 × (6 − 1 − 1) × 25 + 3 |
55 – 45 | — |
|
66 |
| 9 | GABYSNIPS | BYPASSING
(4.5 seconds) |
65 – 45 | 76 |
