Episode 2127

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Episode 2127 was broadcast on 31 October 1997, as part of Series 37.

Chris Fossey played Steve Cox, with Steve Cox winning 55 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Chris Fossey	Score	Steve Cox	Others	Max.
1	GRQABRIES	BARGES	6 – 6	BARGES	AIRERS*, BARRES*, BEIRAS*, BRAISE*, BRIARS*, BRIERS*, RABIES*, RAGERS*, RAISER*, SIERRA*	6
2	DNATXAERF	DAFTER	12 – 12	RANTED	DEXTRAN	13
3	TMCSAUIEG	MAGICS	18 – 18	IMAGES	CAESIUM*, CAGIEST*, GAMETIC*, GAMIEST, SCUTAGE*, SIGMATE*	20
4	25 1 7 4 5 2 → 729	730 (((7 x 4) + 1) x 25) + 5	25 – 25	730 (((7 x 4) + 1) x 25) + 5	CV: 728 Best: 729 = ((5 x 4) + 7) x (25 + 2)	30
5	DHRIEWRLO	WHIRLED	32 – 25	lorried ☓	ROWDIER*, WHIRLER*, WHIRRED*, WHORLED*, WORDIER*, WORRIED*	37
6	GRYSIAEMO	GAMES	32 – 31	IMAGES	IMAGERS*, IMAGERY, ISOGAMY*, MIRAGES*	44
7	NSEEAZVDT	VESTED	32 – 38	ADVENTS	STANDEE*	51
8	25 5 1 6 2 3 → 833	828 ((5 + 6) x 3 x 25) + 2 + 1	39 – 45	828 (((6 x 5) + 3) x 25) + 2 + 1	CV: 832 Best: 833 = ((25 x 5) - 6) x ((3 x 2) + 1)	61
9	RICHTIPES		39 – 55	CHIRPIEST (15 seconds)		71