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Episode 2290
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Episode 2290 was broadcast on 24 June 1998, and was the first semi-final of Series 38.
Chris Toyne played John Ashmore, with John Ashmore winning 55 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Toyne | Score | John Ashmore | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SRLMEIARW | — | 0 – 7 | MARRIES | MAILERS*, MARLIER*, RAILERS*, REALISM, SWARMER*, WAILERS, WARMERS* | 7 |
| 2 | NSIODBITE | EDITIONS | 8 – 7 | BONIEST | SEDITION | 15 |
| 3 | CDXIAFPEN | FANCIED | 15 – 14 | FANCIED | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 100 25 2 3 7 → 644 | 642 | 15 – 24 | 644
7 × 100 − (75 − 25) − 3 × 2 |
|
32 |
| 5 | PTEISQUCA | PACIEST | 22 – 31 | ACQUITS | PICQUETS | 40 |
| 6 | NTRVEESIT | REINVEST | 30 – 39 | INTEREST | INSETTER*, NERVIEST, STERNITE* | 48 |
| 7 | ZBDEENAYD | BANDY | 30 – 45 | BANDED | BEADED*, BEANED*, DAYBED*, DEADEN*, YEANED* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 75 4 9 7 5 → 327 | 327
(75 + 5) × 4 + 7 |
40 – 45 | 328 |
|
64 |
| 9 | HAPITELLY | 40 – 55 | PHILATELY
(2.5 seconds) |
74 |
