Episode 2441
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Episode 2441 was broadcast on 21 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
John Holton played Terence English, with Terence English winning 70 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Holton | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TCDEIEPRO | RECEIPT | 7 – 7 | PREDICT | DECREPIT, DEPICTER, DEPICTOR | 8 |
| 2 | TYBAUIEKN | BANK | 7 – 13 | BEAUTY | BEATNIK, KYANITE | 15 |
| 3 | RSCIAONMU | CRIMSON | 7 – 21 | CRANIUMS | COUMARINS | 33 |
| 4 | 100 9 7 10 1 1 → 582 | 582
(7 − 1) × 100 − (10 + 9 − 1) |
17 – 31 | 582
(7 − 1) × 100 − (10 + 9 − 1) |
|
43 |
| SST | CHEANITUT | AUTHENTIC | ||||
| 5 | RXFPEAOIY | expirey ☓ | 17 – 37 | PREFIX | PYREXIA | 50 |
| 6 | THNEAILHS | INHALES | 24 – 44 | INHALES | ELASTIN*, ENTAILS*, SALIENT*, SALTINE*, SLAINTE* | 57 |
| 7 | MSLREOEWI | rilesome ☓ | 24 – 50 | SLOWER | EELWORMS* | 65 |
| 8 | 75 4 8 1 7 2 → 163 | 163
75 × 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 |
34 – 60 | 163
75 × 2 + 8 + 4 + 1 |
|
75 |
| 9 | EPICENTIR | 34 – 70 | RECIPIENT
(1.25 seconds) |
85 | ||
