Episode 2377

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Episode 2377 was broadcast on 23 October 1998, as part of Series 39.

Kenneth Horne played Gill Scott, with Gill Scott winning 53 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Kenneth Horne	Score	Gill Scott	Others	Max.
1	EIUDCRSAP	PRAISED	7 – 7	CRUISED	SUPERACID*	18
2	GYROIELWQ	glowier ☓	7 – 13	GLOWER	GORILY*, LOGIER*, WOYLIE*	24
3	BTSAEIVYL	STABILE	14 – 20	BESTIAL	VILAYETS*	32
4	100 8 5 10 4 6 → 192	192 (6 + 4) × 10 − 8 + 100	24 – 30	192 (6 − 4) × 100 − 8		42
5	KSROAETXT	ROTATES	31 – 37	EXTORTS	TOASTER	49
6	OUEMGRLDA	GLAMOUR	38 – 37	LAMER	GLAMOURED	67
7	FHRIEOMPD	morphed ☓	38 – 43	PRIMED	HEIRDOM	74
8	8 3 4 10 9 5 → 719	719 8 × 9 × 10 − (5 − 4)	48 – 53	719 8 × 9 × 10 − (5 − 4)		84
9	GESTICONS		48 – 53		COSSETING	94