Episode 2437

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Episode 2437 was broadcast on 15 January 1999, as part of Series 40.

Geoff Wilson played John Holton, with John Holton winning 61 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Geoff Wilson	Score	John Holton	Others	Max.
1	TANEYOSAV	stoney ☓	0 – 6	ENVOYS	NOVATES*, SAVANTE	7
2	GDRIEACTU	TRACED	6 – 12	GRATED	CURATED, GAUDIER*, TRADUCE	14
3	NOGIJACEX	COAXING	13 – 19	COAXING	COINAGE	21
4	75 3 2 9 3 10 → 881	881 ☓	13 – 19	890 ☓	CV: 881 = (75 + 3 + 3) × (9 + 2) − 10	31
SST	YOUTHRITA				AUTHORITY
5	DGPIAENSN	sneaping ☓	13 – 27	SPENDING		39
6	CODARESIG	goaders ☓	13 – 35	DISGRACE	IDOCRASE*	47
7	YPSAIERFA	PRAISE	19 – 41	SAFARI	SPIRAEA*	54
8	25 2 4 1 9 10 → 754	754 25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4	29 – 51	754 25 × (2 + 1) × 10 + 4		64
9	DIRECTEUR		29 – 61	RECRUITED (2.25 seconds)		74