Episode 2438
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Episode 2438 was broadcast on 18 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
John Holton played Theresa Clark, with John Holton winning 48 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Holton | Score | Theresa Clark | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSKEOILRE | MILKERS | 7 – 7 | SMOKIER | ROSELIKE | 8 |
| 2 | DBTIOUWNE | WOUND | 12 – 7 | bouted ☓ | UNBOWED, WIDEOUT* | 15 |
| 3 | LDLIAEMTA | TALLIED | 19 – 14 | TALLIED | 22 | |
| 4 | 25 1 10 9 6 1 → 835 | — | 19 – 14 | — |
CV: 836 = ((9 − 6) × 25 + 1) × (10 + 1) |
29 |
| SST | VERPEERS | PRESERVE | ||||
| 5 | RHTOIURVE | THRIVE | 25 – 20 | THRIVE | HERITOR*, ROUTIER* | 36 |
| 6 | TMHIAELPL | PALLET | 31 – 26 | LIMPET | LAMPLIT | 43 |
| 7 | RFNAIOQET | RATION | 31 – 33 | FAINTER | 50 | |
| 8 | 50 7 8 9 4 6 → 815 | 816
(7 + 9) × 50 + (6 − 4) × 8 |
38 – 40 | 816
(6 − 4) × 8 × 50 + 7 + 9 |
CV: 814/816 Best: 815 = (50 + 8 + 4) × (7 + 6) + 9 |
60 |
| 9 | INDICTPEG | DEPICTING
(2.25 seconds) |
48 – 40 | 70 | ||
