Episode 2048

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Episode 2048 was broadcast on 14 July 1997, as part of Series 36.

Ian Brunton played Rosemary Wood, with Ian Brunton winning 47 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Catherine Stokes.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Ian Brunton	Score	Rosemary Wood	Others	Max.
1	AEIZYBKST	BASKET	6 – 0	beasty ☓	BAIZES*, BATIKS*	6
2	AEARMDHTE	HARMED	12 – 6	THREAD	MEATHEAD*	14
3	APRENTEGI	TAPERING	12 – 24	REPEATING		32
4	75 3 2 5 6 2 → 978	978 (((5 x 2) + 3) x 25) + (6 / 2)	22 – 24	977		42
5	EOUVYHLCE	CLOVE	27 – 24	VOLE	COULEE, ECHOEY*, LOUCHE*, LYCHEE*	48
6	IASLWBEDE	BEWAILED	35 – 32	BEWAILED	ABSEILED	56
7	AIUMTMGVO	GAMUT	40 – 32	MAIM	AGOUTI	62
8	75 100 25 6 7 6 → 990	992 ((100 + 25 + 6) x 7) + 75	47 – 32	—	CV: 990 = (100 - (6 / 6)) x ((75 / 25) + 7)	72
9	TROPICALI		47 – 42	PICTORIAL (21.25 seconds)		82