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Episode 2416
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Episode 2416 was broadcast on 17 December 1998, and was the first quarter-final of Series 39.
Terry Knowles played Val Swanick, with Terry Knowles winning 65 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terry Knowles | Score | Val Swanick | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NRAMEPUOD | MAUNDER | 7 – 0 | POURED | POMANDER | 8 |
| 2 | QYHRIAENI | HERNIA | 13 – 0 | HAIRY | 14 | |
| 3 | TGTOICSAG | GIGOTS | 19 – 0 | GAITS | AGOGICS* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 9 3 1 8 4 → 233 | 233
75 × 3 + 8 |
29 – 10 | 233
75 × 3 + 8 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LRNDEUIRF | FLURRIED | 37 – 18 | FLURRIED | URNFIELD* | 39 |
| 6 | EATVBPOSX | OVATE | 37 – 25 | BOVATES | 46 | |
| 7 | FSGNEAITR | FEASTING | 45 – 33 | FEASTING | ANGRIEST, ENGRAFTS*, FRIGATES*, GANISTER*, GANTRIES*, INGRAFTS*, INGRATES*, RANGIEST*, STRAFING* | 54 |
| 8 | 25 10 7 5 1 5 → 353 | 353
(25 + 10 + 1) × (5 + 5) − 7 |
55 – 33 | 354 |
|
64 |
| 9 | PHYLOFUEL | HOPEFULLY
(4.25 seconds) |
65 – 33 | 74 |
