Episode 2170

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Episode 2170 was broadcast on 7 January 1998, as part of Championship of Champions IX.

Dag Griffiths played Bhavin Manek, with Bhavin Manek winning 67 - 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Dag Griffiths	Score	Bhavin Manek	Others	Max.
1	LHTDIUAEO	LOATHED	7 – 7	LOATHED	HIDEOUT*, LITHOED*	7
2	RRCEAINTA	CERTAIN	14 – 14	CERTAIN	CARINATE, CRANIATE*	15
3	DHSWEESGA	HEDGES	20 – 20	WASHED	DEGASES*, SWASHED, SWEDGES*	22
4	25 9 2 1 10 5 → 445	445 (9 x 2 x 25) - 5	30 – 30	445 (9 x 2 x 25) - 5		32
5	RLUEQSAKI	quakers ☓	30 – 37	QUAKIER	SULKIER*	39
6	MTJNOAEDS	DONATES	37 – 44	DONATES	DAEMONS, ENDMOST*, MASONED*, TANDEMS	46
7	PVIENLONB	OLIVE	37 – 50	BOVINE	BONNIE*, ONLINE*, PINOLE*	52
8	6 8 1 5 1 2 → 338	336 ((5 x 8) + 1 + 1) x (2 + 6)	44 – 57	340 (((6 + 1) x 5) - 1) x (8 + 2)	CV: 338 = ((5 + 1 + 1) x 8 x 6) + 2	62
9	SECONDEAR		44 – 67	COARSENED (10 seconds)		72