Episode 2444
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Episode 2444 was broadcast on 26 January 1999, as part of Series 40.
Terence English played Nigel Fox, with Terence English winning 52 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Denis Norden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terence English | Score | Nigel Fox | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VPWSIOARF | FAVORS | 6 – 6 | FAVORS | PAVIORS | 7 |
| 2 | NMIJUETRA | MINARET | 13 – 6 | MINUET | JAUNTIER*, RUMINATE | 15 |
| 3 | NWPDOIETR | POINTED | 20 – 13 | PRINTED | DIOPTER*, DIOPTRE*, DOWNIER*, PERIDOT, POINTER*, PORTEND*, PROTEIN*, REPOINT* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 3 2 6 8 7 → 616 | 615 | 20 – 23 | 616
(6 × 50 + 8) × 2 |
|
32 |
| SST | ENINUGE | GENUINE | ||||
| 5 | IESGQORPA | PRAISE | 26 – 29 | GRAPES | PORGIES, SOAPIER* | 39 |
| 6 | TNDGIEACN | DEIGN | 26 – 35 | CANNED | DECANTING | 57 |
| 7 | ESLBOUCHI | BLOUSE | 32 – 41 | CHISEL | BLUEISH*, BOLSHIE*, BOUCLES, CHIBOLS* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 5 9 3 2 8 → 437 | 437
9 × 50 − (8 + 2 + 3) |
42 – 51 | 437
9 × 50 − (8 + 5) |
|
74 |
| 9 | VICSINGER | SERVICING
(2 seconds) |
52 – 51 | 84 | ||
