Episode 2502

Episode 2502 was broadcast on 16 April 1999, as part of Series 40.

Jim Allen played Perry Fung, with Jim Allen winning 41 - 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jim Allen	Score	Perry Fung	Others	Max.
1	GBMUAENVL	GAMBLE	6 – 6	BANGLE	ALBUMEN	7
2	SZLIOASND	SOLIDS	12 – 12	SNAILS	ANDISOLS*	15
3	SCGEIAYTU	USAGE	17 – 17	ACUTE	CAGIEST, SCUTAGE*	22
4	100 2 10 2 5 10 → 859	—	17 – 17	—	CV: 860 = (100 - 10 - 2 - 2) x 10 Best: 859 = ((100 + 10 - 2) x (10 - 2)) - 5	32
5	NRJOAEMPT	empart ☓	17 – 23	TAMPER	MANROPE, OPERANT, PRONATE, PROTEAN*	39
6	WDRHIOAPE	POWDER	23 – 29	DOPIER	RAPHIDE*, RAWHIDE	46
7	TNSYIEARD	STRAINED	31 – 37	STRAINED	DETRAINS, RANDIEST	54
8	50 1 3 5 10 9 → 683	—	31 – 37	679 ☓	CV: 683 = ((50 - 1) x (9 + 5)) - 3	64
9	PINCOSMOG	COMPOSING (3.75 seconds)	41 – 37			74