Episode 2359

Episode 2359 was broadcast on 29 September 1998, as part of Series 39.

Vicky Smith played Brian Fell, with Vicky Smith winning 54 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Vicky Smith	Score	Brian Fell	Others	Max.
1	NDTEAOCWC	COATED	6 – 6	OCTANE	TWOCCED*	7
2	EILXSBORS	BOILERS	13 – 13	BOILERS	BOSSIER, LIBEROS, LORISES, RISSOLE, RIBLESS*	14
3	YHPNAEUTM	THUMP	18 – 13	unempty ☓	EMPATHY, NYMPHET, PAYMENT, PUTAMEN	21
4	50 8 9 1 5 6 → 768	765	18 – 23	768 (9 + 6) × (50 + 1) + 8 − 5		31
5	OISTRRELV	LOITERS	25 – 30	VIOLETS	SERVITOR, VERTISOL	39
6	QKPSAOETC	POCKETS	32 – 37	PACKETS	CAPOTES, TOECAPS	46
7	AIMRYFGAS	FAIRY	37 – 42	FARMS	MARGAYS	53
8	50 10 3 4 5 9 → 634	635 (9 + 4) × 50 − 5 × 3	44 – 42	636	CV: 634 = (4 × 50 + 10) × 3 + 9 − 5	63
9	AUSSICOLA	SALACIOUS (8 seconds)	54 – 42			73