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Revision as of 23:12, 25 November 2009

Episode 2552 was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the Series 40 grand final.

Glynn Leaney played Terence English, with Terence English winning 81 – 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Glynn Leaney Score Terence English Others Max.
1 TSENURADP untreads ☓ 0 – 8 PASTURED TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS* 8
2 TLMLIOENA ELATION 7 – 8 LAMENT AILMENT*, ALIMENT*, MAILLOT*, MELILOT*, TOENAIL* 15
3 50 3 9 5 8 1 → 158 158
?
17 – 18 158
?

Best: 158 = (50 × 3) + 8

25
4 RTIYESIGM TIMERS 23 – 24 MITRES GRIMIEST* 33
5 LDBGOAESR BADGERS 30 – 31 GARBLED GARBLES*, LODGERS*, ORDEALS*, RELOADS* 40
6 100 8 7 6 1 5 → 474 468 30 – 38 478
?

Best: 474 = (100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1

50
7 TICTEAPOT 30 – 48 PETTICOAT
(6.5 seconds)
60
8 WNHPUAIET PETUNIA 37 – 48 WHITEN 67
9 VNICEXORS CRONIES 44 – 48 scriven ☓ CORVINE*, NOVICES*, VERSION* 74
10 50 10 4 5 9 3 → 245 245
?
54 – 58 245
?

Best: 245 = (50 − (4 − 3)) × 5

84
11 GNDHAEART HANGAR 60 – 64 DANGER DRAGNET*, GRADATE*, GRANTED*, TANAGER* 91
12 YRETOSANR SENATOR 67 – 71 SENATOR SNORTER*, TERNARY*, TREASON* 98
13 75 4 9 6 2 3 → 344 344
?
77 – 81 344
?

Best: 344 = (75 + 9 + 2) ×4

108
14 GOPHERITT 77 – 81 TIGHTROPE 118