Episode 2156

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Episode 2156 was broadcast on 11 December 1997, and was the first quarter-final of Series 37.

Kate Surtees played Janet Nelson, with Kate Surtees winning 57 - 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Kate Surtees	Score	Janet Nelson	Others	Max.
1	AGSDEOHNI	DASHING	7 – 7	DASHING	ADHESION*, AGONISED*, DIAGNOSE*, HEADINGS*, SHEADING*	8
2	RGUWESRON	GROWERS	14 – 14	GROWERS	WRONGERS*	16
3	AIGPJDEAR	PARADE	20 – 20	PAIRED	DIAPER*, GRIPED*, REPAID*	22
4	75 5 3 6 1 2 → 903	903 ?	30 – 30	903 ?	Best: 903 = (75 × (6 × 2)) + 3	32
5	XLEIRONMP	IMPLORE	37 – 37	IMPLORE	PROLINE*	39
6	BFAUGAPEN	AGAPE	42 – 37	PANG	APNEA*, BEGAN*, BEGUN*, FAUNA*, PAEAN*, PAGAN*, PANGA*, PUNGA*, UNPEG*	44
7	TZDIOOTEY	DOTTY	47 – 42	DOTTY	TOOTED*	50
8	75 6 8 3 10 1 → 452	452 ?	57 – 52	452 ?	Best: 452 = (75 × 6) + (10 − 8)	60
9	LUPUSGERE	57	{{{6}}} – {{{7}}}	52	70	{{{8}}}