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Episode 2083
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Episode 2083 was broadcast on 1 September 1997, as part of Series 36.
Su Winter played Steve Barry, with Su Winter winning 50 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Derek Nimmo, and the lexicographer was Peter Sweasey.
Notably, it was the first episode broadcast after the death of Princess Diana.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Su Winter | Score | Steve Barry | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | XNAECPILS | EXPLAINS | 8 – 0 | SPECIAL | EXPLICANS* | 18 |
| 2 | TSNYUAEGL | TANGLES | 15 – 0 | GLEANS | ANGELUS*, ELUANTS*, GAUNTLY, LANGUES*, LEGUANS*, LUNATES* | 25 |
| 3 | SBAERNUDO | BOUNDERS | 23 – 8 | BOUNDERS | BANDORES*, BROADENS, REBOUNDS*, SUBORNED* | 33 |
| 4 | 4 3 2 1 9 3 → 483 | 485
3 × 3 × 9 × (4 + 2) − 1 |
30 – 15 | 485
3 × 3 × 9 × (4 + 2) − 1 |
CV: 483 = ((4 + 2) × 3 × 9 − 1) × 3 |
43 |
| 5 | JLNHAIOEM | MENIAL | 36 – 15 | LEMON | HEMIOLA*, MANHOLE | 50 |
| 6 | NGIDOABPR | BOARDING | 44 – 23 | BOARDING | PINBOARD* | 58 |
| 7 | EUETDRWRO | REWORD | 50 – 29 | ROUTED | REWROTE*, TOWERED | 65 |
| 8 | 75 6 3 6 8 9 → 848 | — | 50 – 29 | 840 ☓ |
CV: 846 Best: 848 = ((75 × 9 − 3) ÷ 6 − 6) × 8 |
75 |
| 9 | DUMPNIECE | 50 – 29 | IMPUDENCE | 85 |
