Episode 2419

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Episode 2419 was broadcast on 22 December 1998, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 39.

Richard Saldanha played Nick Buttle, with Richard Saldanha winning 63 – 55. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Richard Saldanha	Score	Nick Buttle	Others	Max.
1	LFXEOAPDR	FLARED	0 – 7	LEOPARD	PAROLED, PRELOAD*	7
2	VFTRAOEIA	FAVORITE	8 – 15	FAVORITE		15
3	MSLUIERGT	MUSTIER	15 – 22	UGLIEST	GIMLETS*, GLISTER*, GRISTLE*, GUSTIER, GUTSIER*, LURGIES*, LUSTIER, MISRULE*	22
4	25 7 6 3 10 5 → 232	232 25 × 10 − 6 × 3	25 – 32	232 25 × 10 − 6 × 3		32
5	NYCMRIAEN	CANNIER	32 – 39	CANNIER	CANNERY*, CARMINE	39
6	SRDIOARSQ	RADIOS	38 – 45	RADIOS	SIRDARS	46
7	GCTDHEUEI	EIGHT	43 – 45	dutchie ☓	DECEIT*, DUGITE*, ETCHED*, ITCHED, TECHIE*	52
8	1 5 10 3 4 6 → 307	307 6 × 5 × 10 + 4 + 3	53 – 55	307 6 × 5 × 10 + 4 + 3		62
9	GLORIANIT	TAILORING (2 seconds)	63 – 55			72