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Episode 2548
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Episode 2548 was broadcast on 21 June 1999, and was the third quarter-final of Series 40.
Ricky Cohen played Terence English, with Terence English winning 75 – 65. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Digance, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Ricky Cohen | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JWEASGINR | SWEARING | 8 – 8 | SWEARING | 8 | |
| 2 | ZLCTUOEVI | OUTLIVE | 15 – 8 | CLOUT | 15 | |
| 3 | KDAERLABD | BLADDER | 22 – 15 | BLADDER | ABRADED*, KRAALED* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 4 10 5 2 3 → 741 | 741
10 × 3 × 25 − (5 + 4) |
32 – 25 | 741
10 × 3 × 25 − (5 + 4) |
|
32 |
| SST | VONCUICED | CONDUCIVE | ||||
| 5 | TSNFIEORP | PROTEINS | 40 – 33 | PROTEINS | POINTERS*, REPOINTS* | 40 |
| 6 | BQAIGLEDS | LADIES | 40 – 40 | DISABLE | BALDIES*, SILAGED* | 47 |
| 7 | NTLMIEAYT | MENTALITY | 58 – 58 | MENTALITY | 65 | |
| 8 | 1 7 3 8 6 7 → 471 | 470
(6 × 8 − 1) × (3 + 7) |
65 – 65 | 470
(6 × 8 − 1) × (3 + 7) |
Best: 472 = (8 × 7 + 3) × (7 + 1) |
72 |
| 9 | FUNNICOGS | 65 – 75 | CONFUSING
(1.75 seconds) |
82 | ||
