Episode 2176

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Episode 2176 was broadcast on 15 January 1998, as a semi-final of Championship of Champions IX.

Natascha Kearsey played Ruth Collier, with Natascha Kearsey winning 59 - 56. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Natascha Kearsey	Score	Ruth Collier	Others	Max.
1	LRUETGESD	GUESTED	7 – 7	LEDGERS	DELUSTRE*, GESTURED*, LUSTERED, RESULTED	8
2	TSFDEIIRN	FINDERS	14 – 7	FINEST	DISINTER, NITRIDES	16
3	WOCIGAHMD	MAGIC	19 – 12	IMAGO	AMIGO*, CAHOW*, DIOCH*, DOGMA*, MACHO, MIAOW*, MOCHA*, OGHAM*, OHMIC*	21
4	100 10 8 7 9 6 → 410	410 ((6 x 8) - 7) x 10	29 – 22	410 ((6 x 8) - 7) x 10		31
5	SYPUEANDC	DANCES	35 – 22	unspaced ☓	PUDENCY*, UNCASED, UPCASED*	38
6	EIARHNRQS	HERNIAS	42 – 29	HARRIES	NEARISH*	45
7	LPVSIAOKT	PIVOTAL	49 – 36	TOPSAIL	KATIPOS*	52
8	75 9 10 8 2 5 → 424	424 ((75 + 10) x 5) - (9 - 8)	59 – 46	424 (75 x 5) + ((8 / 2) x 10) + 9		62
9	SHUNSLIFE		59 – 56	UNSELFISH (3 seconds)		72