Episode 2369

Episode 2369 was broadcast on 13 October 1998, as part of Series 39.

Joe Bridal played Valerie Swanick, with Valerie Swanick winning 55 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Baker, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Joe Bridal	Score	Valerie Swanick	Others	Max.
1	GRIOLTJAE	TAILOR	6 – 6	LOITER	GLOATER, GOATIER, JOLTIER, LEGATOR	7
2	DRTPIEIDE	TIDIER	12 – 12	TIERED	DIRTIED	14
3	AOENZGDUS	DOSAGE	18 – 12	SOUND	DOUANES	21
4	50 6 5 8 9 5 → 342	342 (8 − 5 ÷ 5 + 50) × 6	28 – 22	342 (8 − 5 ÷ 5 + 50) × 6		31
5	LCRDAIOEQ	CORDIAL	35 – 22	RECOIL	CALORIE, CARIOLE, DARIOLE, LORICAE*, RADICLE	38
6	NRTSAOEHE	EARNEST	35 – 30	RESONATE	HEARTENS	46
7	VCNSIAUTI	uncast ☓	35 – 35	UNITS	VICUNAS	53
8	50 25 9 5 10 3 → 442	442 9 × 50 − 3 − 5	45 – 45	442 9 × 50 − 3 − 5		63
9	MOOWHEELS		45 – 55	WHOLESOME (19 seconds)		73