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Episode 2286
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Episode 2286 was broadcast on 18 June 1998, and was the first quarter-final of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played Ruth Atkin, with Chris Toyne winning 64 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | Ruth Atkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMCLIEANI | MALICES | 7 – 0 | manicles ☓ | MESCALIN* | 8 |
| 2 | CIDIBORGY | dioric ☓ | 7 – 4 | BIRD | CYBORG, IDIGBO*, IDIOCY | 14 |
| 3 | DHKEAROPJ | PARKED/HARKED | 13 – 10 | PARKED | HARPED*, PHREAK*, PORKED* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 9 10 6 1 8 → 240 | 240
(9 − 6) × 8 × 10 |
23 – 20 | 240
(25 − 1) × 10 |
|
30 |
| 5 | NLECUIDQL | QUILLED | 30 – 27 | QUILLED | INCLUDE, NUCLIDE*, NUCELLI* | 37 |
| 6 | TRZAEAYGL | GREATLY | 37 – 27 | RELAY | LAZARET* | 44 |
| 7 | MPLEIREVG | VELIGER | 44 – 27 | GRIEVE | VERMEIL* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 8 10 1 8 4 → 165 | 165
(8 + 1) × 10 + 75 |
54 – 37 | 165
(8 + 8) × 10 + 4 + 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | ONIONMESH | MOONSHINE
(5 seconds) |
64 – 37 | 71 |
