Episode 2507
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Episode 2507 was broadcast on 23 April 1999, as part of Series 40.
Carol Larkins played Stephen Dodds, with Stephen Dodds winning 65 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Carol Larkins | Score | Stephen Dodds | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RDESATONY | ROASTED | 7 – 7 | DESTROY | DRYSTONE | 8 |
| 2 | ZFUICRETV | FIVER | 12 – 12 | FRUIT | FURTIVE | 15 |
| 3 | LGATOJESD | JOLTED | 12 – 19 | JOSTLED | GLOATED, LEGATOS | 22 |
| 4 | 75 9 7 8 4 6 → 358 | 357 ☓ | 12 – 26 | 359
4 × 75 + 7 × 8 + 9 − 6 |
CV: 358 = (75 + 9 + 7) × 4 − 6 |
32 |
| SST | CASHERER | RESEARCH | ||||
| 5 | YEACMETRH | CREATE | 12 – 33 | CHEATER | ERYTHEMA* | 40 |
| 6 | WLIGOANXT | GLOAT | 17 – 38 | GLOAT | ANTILOG | 47 |
| 7 | NEIRWEGLP | PEELING | 24 – 45 | PEELING | LEERING, PEERING*, REELING, WEEPING | 54 |
| 8 | 75 4 2 3 5 5 → 793 | 793
(75 + 4) × 2 × 5 + 3 |
34 – 55 | 793
(75 + 4) × (5 + 5) + 3 |
|
64 |
| 9 | UGRANDPIG | 34 – 65 | UPGRADING
(1.5 seconds) |
74 | ||
