Episode 2354
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Episode 2354 was broadcast on 22 September 1998, as part of Series 39.
Kate Ogilvie played Steven Prior, with Kate Ogilvie winning 50 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kate Ogilvie | Score | Steven Prior | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SSTEIWCAL | CASTLES | 7 – 7 | WITLESS | ELASTICS, SCALIEST | 8 |
| 2 | RHJEAIRNE | HEARER | 13 – 13 | NEARER | HERNIAE | 15 |
| 3 | LTDOEBAXD | BLOATED | 20 – 20 | BLOATED | DEADBOLT | 23 |
| 4 | 50 9 5 9 10 7 → 917 | 917
(9 + 9) × 50 + 10 + 7 |
30 – 20 | 915 |
|
33 |
| 5 | EAULGYTSI | UGLIEST | 37 – 20 | gauliest ☓ | AGILEST*, GUSTILY*, GUTSILY*, LIGATES*, STAGILY* | 40 |
| 6 | VNREAEZPR | REAPER | 43 – 20 | vaneer ☓ | EARNER*, NEARER*, PANEER*, PANZER*, REAVER* | 46 |
| 7 | OAITWPLON | LOTION | 43 – 27 | PLATOON | OPTIONAL | 54 |
| 8 | 50 7 9 5 1 9 → 515 | 514
(9 + 1) × 50 + 9 + 5 |
50 – 34 | 516
(9 + 1) × 50 + 9 + 7 |
CV: 515 = (9 × 7 − 9 − 1 + 50) × 5 |
64 |
| 9 | IFNOSHADE | 50 – 44 | FASHIONED
(1.75 seconds) |
74 |
