Episode 2433

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Episode 2433 was broadcast on 11 January 1999, as part of Series 40.

Andrew Thompson played Michael Gildersleve, with Michael Gildersleve winning 59 – 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Christopher Timothy, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Andrew Thompson	Score	Michael Gildersleve	Others	Max.
1	WDGIOESBN	DESIGN	0 – 7	DOWSING	WENDIGOS*, WIDGEONS	8
2	DTPIEDTUR	PUTTED	6 – 13	PUTRID	PUTTIED	15
3	PGBNIEART	BERATING	14 – 21	BERATING	REBATING*, TAPERING*	23
4	50 4 5 9 2 7 → 242	242 50 × 5 − 4 × 2	24 – 31	242 50 × 5 − 4 × 2		33
5	VNREILDRE	DELIVER	31 – 38	REVILED	DRIVELER	41
6	EALXLWUFP	AWFUL	36 – 43	LAPEL	LAPFUL*, LAWFUL	47
7	NRDNIECYO	COINED	42 – 49	COINED	CINDERY	54
8	25 7 3 2 5 3 → 387	387 5 × 3 × 25 + 7 + 3 + 2	52 – 49	388		64
9	TINYDEVEL		52 – 59	EVIDENTLY (3.25 seconds)		74