Episode 2442
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Episode 2442 was broadcast on 22 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
Terence English played Charles Downs, with Terence English winning 54 – 19. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terence English | Score | Charles Downs | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRVNEAOEW | RENOVATE | 8 – 0 | — | OVENWARE | 8 |
| 2 | DTLJIUAME | JILTED | 14 – 0 | tuile ☓ | MIAULED* | 15 |
| 3 | NPSVIEOGS | PIGEONS | 21 – 0 | posings ☓ | SPINOSE*, SPONGES | 22 |
| 4 | 75 3 10 8 4 7 → 568 | 568
7 × 75 + 4 × 10 + 3 |
31 – 0 | 568 ☓ |
|
32 |
| SST | TINANIMA | MAINTAIN | ||||
| 5 | DGFLAEUCI | CUDGEL | 37 – 6 | FAILED | AFIELD*, AUDILE*, FACILE*, FEUDAL | 38 |
| 6 | TSRDAOAIR | DARTS | 37 – 12 | RADIOS | RADIATORS | 56 |
| 7 | GNBGEAODE | BONDAGE | 44 – 12 | BEGONE | DOGBANE*, ENGAGED | 63 |
| 8 | 100 1 4 2 2 4 → 952 | — | 44 – 19 | 950
(100 − (4 + 1)) × (2 × 4 + 2) |
Best: 954 = (100 + 4 + 2) × (2 × 4 + 1) |
70 |
| 9 | SEBULIPIC | PUBLICISE
(1.75 seconds) |
54 – 19 | 80 | ||
