Episode 2368

Episode 2368 was broadcast on 12 October 1998, as part of Series 39.

Joe Bridal played Ben McFarlane, with Joe Bridal winning 50 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Baker, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Joe Bridal	Score	Ben McFarlane	Others	Max.
1	IEOSNZRAP	PONIES	6 – 6	PIANOS	ORPINES, PANZERS, PARISON, PERSONA, SOAPIER*	7
2	IEIMRDAGD	MADDER	12 – 12	MIRAGE	ADMIRED, DIAGRID*, GIDDIER	14
3	GEOKNSAIH	SOAKING	19 – 19	SHAKING	AGONIES, AGONISE, HANKIES, HOAGIES, HONKIES, SHOEING, SINKAGE*	21
4	25 1 1 6 5 3 → 165	165 25 × 6 + 3 × 5	29 – 29	165 25 × 6 + 3 × 5		31
5	EOEQDTFLE	FLEET	34 – 34	FLEET	FEEDLOT*, FLEETED	38
6	WANIOPMER	MOANER	40 – 34	PRIME	AIRWOMEN, MANPOWER	46
7	AUOYVTEYN	anote ☓	40 – 39	OVATE	AUNTY, VAUNT*	51
8	9 8 10 4 7 3 → 317	318	40 – 49	317 8 × 4 × 10 − 3		61
9	MACKABILL	BLACKMAIL (6.5 seconds)	50 – 49			71