Episode 2487
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Episode 2487 was broadcast on 26 March 1999, as part of Series 40.
Nancy Roberts played Hamish Williamson, with Nancy Roberts winning 50 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Marc Freden, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Nancy Roberts | Score | Hamish Williamson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TMAEHTULQ | METAL | 5 – 5 | LATHE | AMULET, HAMLET, MULETA*, MUTATE | 6 |
| 2 | LRABOSIWD | SAILOR | 11 – 11 | BOARDS | BAILORS | 13 |
| 3 | TNREAPNOT | TEAPOT | 17 – 17 | PARENT | PATENTOR, PATRONNE* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 7 3 7 5 6 → 856 | 856
(7 + 7 + 3) × 50 + 6 |
27 – 17 | 835 |
|
31 |
| SST | SCONEVER | CONSERVE | ||||
| 5 | MDETSAVFE | FEASTED | 34 – 24 | FEASTED | DEAFEST*, DEFAMES*, DEFEATS, STEAMED | 38 |
| 6 | NSDIOYSEG | NOISES | 34 – 31 | DINGOES | DESIGNS, DOSSING* | 45 |
| 7 | AFPILEDRI | RIFLED | 40 – 37 | PILFER | AIRFIELD | 53 |
| 8 | 75 9 2 5 4 4 → 424 | 432 | 40 – 44 | 426
(75 − 4) × (4 + 2) |
CV: 424 = (75 + 9) × 5 + 4 |
63 |
| 9 | ROOTSHOVE | OVERSHOOT
(9.75 seconds) |
50 – 44 | 73 | ||
