Episode 2529
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Episode 2529 was broadcast on 25 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Susan Shilton played Joan Trinder, with Susan Shilton winning 63 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Susan Shilton | Score | Joan Trinder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TGSAUIPDE | GAUDIEST | 8 – 0 | DISPUTE | PUDGIEST, UPSTAGED | 8 |
| 2 | TNWOIMFEO | EMOTION | 15 – 0 | TOWNIE | FOOTMEN | 15 |
| 3 | RLAEJTARP | PLATER | 21 – 6 | PLATER | ERRATA*, PALATE*, PALTER*, PARTER*, PATERA*, PRATER* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 9 3 4 7 3 → 893 | 893
9 × 4 × 25 − 7 |
31 – 16 | 893
9 × 4 × 25 − 7 |
|
31 |
| SST | COINBUNG | BOUNCING | ||||
| 5 | SHLOIEGNS | SHINGLES | 39 – 24 | HOLINESS | SLOSHING | 39 |
| 6 | TFQIAESGL | LIGATES | 46 – 24 | tileages ☓ | AGILEST*, SEALIFT* | 46 |
| 7 | VMKCUOESH | VOUCHES | 53 – 31 | VOUCHES | 53 | |
| 8 | 75 5 9 4 8 1 → 256 | 254 | 53 – 41 | 256
75 × 4 − (5 × 9 − 1) |
|
63 |
| 9 | LETTERFAD | FLATTERED
(1.75 seconds) |
63 – 41 | 73 | ||
