Episode 2379

Episode 2379 was broadcast on 27 October 1998, as part of Series 39.

Richard Saldanha played John Coy, with Richard Saldanha winning 62 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Richard Saldanha	Score	John Coy	Others	Max.
1	TRGEAURNI	TEARING	7 – 7	TEARING	GARNITURE*	18
2	ENKSAOWMA	MAKES	12 – 12	MEOWS	AWAKENS	25
3	TBDEIESFR	DEFIES	18 – 18	FISTED	BESTRIDE*, BRIEFEST, DEBRIEFS	33
4	100 8 1 4 2 10 → 487	487 10 ÷ 2 × 100 − (8 + 4 + 1)	28 – 18	488		43
5	DSYOMLAIS	MAILS	28 – 24	SOLIDS	AMYLOID, DAIMYOS, DISMAYS*, MISLAYS	50
6	TDPEOUCGS	SPOUTED	35 – 31	SPOUTED	OUTSPED*, SCOUTED	57
7	RHLEVNIPA	PLAINER	42 – 38	PREVAIL	HARELIP, HEPARIN, HERNIAL, INHALER, PRALINE, RAVELIN	64
8	5 2 2 9 3 6 → 350	350 (9 × 3 + 6 + 2) × 5 × 2	52 – 38	—		74
9	ANTYVILLA	VALIANTLY (2.25 seconds)	62 – 38			84