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Latest revision as of 09:50, 14 April 2026
Episode 2189 was broadcast on 3 February 1998, as part of Series 38.
Gerry Pearce played Ellen Carruthers, with Gerry Pearce winning 61 – 14. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gerry Pearce | Score | Ellen Carruthers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYMQEUEOI | limey ☓ | 0 – 4 | MULE | ELEMI*, ILEUM*, MULEY*, MULIE*, OLEUM | 5 |
| 2 | DRUAENKAE | KNEADER | 7 – 4 | DRUNK | 12 | |
| 3 | SHPRAIOUP | PARISH | 13 – 4 | PROPS | RUPIAHS | 19 |
| 4 | 75 5 2 6 4 10 → 261 | 260
75 × 4 − 10 × (6 − 2) |
20 – 4 | 265 |
CV: 261 = (75 − 10) × 4 + 6 − 5 |
29 |
| 5 | SREAWTAGA | WASTAGE | 27 – 4 | SWEAR | 36 | |
| 6 | VNDROAEEY | YEARNED | 34 – 4 | VENDOR | ENDEAVOR | 44 |
| 7 | RBTEORGIF | ORBITER | 41 – 4 | FORGET | FORERIB*, FROGBIT*, GRIFTER*, ROTIFER* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 7 4 10 1 3 → 653 | 653
7 × 100 − ((10 + 1) × 4 + 3) |
51 – 14 | 653
7 × 100 − ((10 + 1) × 4 + 3) |
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61 |
| 9 | BESTBISON | SNOBBIEST
(9.5 seconds) |
61 – 14 | 71 |
