Episode 2190

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Episode 2190 was broadcast on 4 February 1998, as part of Series 38.

Gerry Pearce played Peter Ritchie, with Gerry Pearce winning 59 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Gerry Pearce	Score	Peter Ritchie	Others	Max.
1	RGVLAOIAH	OGIVAL	6 – 0	LARGO	GHARIAL*, VARIOLA	7
2	NDOEDLISI	LIONISED	14 – 8	IDOLISED		15
3	TNTNOEICA	ACONITE	21 – 8	inaction ☓	ENACTION, INTONATE, TACONITE*	23
4	75 8 7 10 10 3 → 157	157 (10 − 8) × 75 + 7	31 – 18	157 (10 − 8) × 75 + 7		33
5	TCLEOLEMS	CLOSET	37 – 24	MOLEST	TELECOMS	41
6	PNFZTIAET	PATIENT	44 – 31	PATIENT		48
7	SWGIOITVU	VISIT	49 – 31	SWIG	GOUTS*, GUSTO, TWIGS*	53
8	100 8 9 5 7 9 → 844	844 9 × 100 − 7 × 8	59 – 41	844 8 × 100 + 7 × 5 + 9		63
9	BARMYLIES		59 – 41		MISERABLY	73

External Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube (part 1)