Episode 2287

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Episode 2287 was broadcast on 19 June 1998, and was the second quarter-final of Series 38.

Jill Bright played Steve Fisher, with Steve Fisher winning 56 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jan Harvey, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jill Bright	Score	Steve Fisher	Others	Max.
1	SMSTOAAGI	MASTS	5 – 5	MOIST	STIGMAS*	7
2	NXTRAEOBN	BOATER	11 – 11	BANTER	BARONET, NORTENA*	14
3	DIPFESART	TRAIPSED	19 – 19	TRAIPSED	RAPIDEST	22
4	100 25 2 8 8 3 → 331	331 3 × 100 + 25 + 8 − 2	29 – 29	331 3 × 100 + 25 + 8 − 2		32
5	WRNTUOERI	WINTER	35 – 35	WINTER	ROUTIER*, ROUTINE	39
6	EOADMYLEN	LEANED	41 – 41	MELODY	LEMONADE	47
7	JLROAZRMI	jailor ☓	41 – 46	RAZOR	ROMAJI*	53
8	75 2 10 5 3 8 → 228	228 75 × 3 + 8 − 5	51 – 56	228 75 × 3 + 5 − 2		63
9	KISSFERIT		51 – 56		FRISKIEST	73