Episode 2461
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Episode 2461 was broadcast on 18 February 1999, as part of Series 40.
David Andrew played Ian Knox, with David Andrew winning 57 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gwen Taylor, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Andrew | Score | Ian Knox | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMEISVOAS | MASSIVE | 7 – 0 | VOICES | MAVISES, MOSAICS*, VISCOSE* | 7 |
| 2 | TEDIQOSAC | COASTED | 14 – 7 | COASTED | DACITES*, DACOITS, IODATES*, TOADIES | 14 |
| 3 | IEUERWRCG | REWIRE | 20 – 13 | REWIRE | GRICER*, REGREW | 20 |
| 4 | 75 1 8 9 7 3 → 968 | 968
(9 + 8 − (3 + 1)) × 75 − 7 |
30 – 23 | 968
(9 + 3 + 1) × 75 − 7 |
|
30 |
| SST | MAINDATE | ANIMATED | ||||
| 5 | TOHIKADEY | hoiked ☓ | 30 – 28 | TODAY | KATHODE | 37 |
| 6 | PSNFGAEIO | SOAPING | 37 – 28 | SPONGE | AGONIES*, AGONISE, PIGEONS* | 44 |
| 7 | FENOMEGUN | GNOME | 37 – 34 | GUNMEN | GENOME*, GUENON* | 50 |
| 8 | 100 7 6 4 10 8 → 961 | 961
10 × 100 − (6 × 4 + 7 + 8) |
47 – 34 | — |
|
60 |
| 9 | SEMITROTS | STORMIEST
(9.5 seconds) |
57 – 34 | remittors ☓
(4 seconds) |
70 | |
