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Episode 2440
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Episode 2440 was broadcast on 20 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
John Holton played Sue Mills, with John Holton winning 35 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | John Holton | Score | Sue Mills | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | TRHAEISRP | shapier ☓ | 0 – 6 | HEARTS | PHRATRIES* | 18 |
2 | LDALOEVYR | LADY | 0 – 12 | DOLLAR | ALLOYED*, LAYOVER*, OVERALL, OVERLAY | 25 |
3 | NLMAEKCAG | MANGLE | 0 – 19 | MANACLE | GAMELAN | 32 |
4 | 50 3 7 5 9 3 → 975 | — | 0 – 19 | 570 |
Best: 975 = ((50 + 5 − 9) × 7 + 3) × 3 |
42 |
SST | CEALBAND | BALANCED | ||||
5 | XTLIOTADR | ADROIT | 6 – 25 | TAILOR | DILATOR | 49 |
6 | YDGEAEJBU | BADGE | 11 – 30 | BADGE | DEEJAY | 55 |
7 | RZOINSEFF | SNIFFER | 18 – 30 | OFFERS | 62 | |
8 | 75 25 50 100 2 8 → 228 | 227
8 × 25 + 75 − 50 + 2 |
25 – 30 | 225 |
CV: 228 = (100 − 75 ÷ 25 − 8) × 2 + 50 |
72 |
9 | LAPPASARI | APPRAISAL
(3 seconds) |
35 – 30 | 82 |