Episode 2533
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Episode 2533 was broadcast on 31 May 1999, as part of Series 40.
Malcolm Seddons played Pamela Roud, with Pamela Roud winning 58 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Helen Lederer, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Malcolm Seddons | Score | Pamela Roud | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLIADRENI | DERAILS | 7 – 7 | DERAILS | AIRLINES, ISLANDER | 8 |
| 2 | MTNDOAEIP | POINTED | 7 – 15 | DOMINATE | ANTIPODE*, DOPAMINE*, PIEDMONT*, PTOMAINE, TAMPONED* | 16 |
| 3 | BOGEWERHA | BEWARE | 13 – 21 | BORAGE | HERBAGE | 23 |
| 4 | 100 8 9 9 8 3 → 297 | 300 | 13 – 31 | 297
(100 − (9 − 8)) × 3 |
|
33 |
| SST | PRAID | RAPID | ||||
| 5 | DVNPEAITE | PAINTED | 20 – 38 | DEVIATE | DEVIANT, EVIDENT, PEAVINE* | 40 |
| 6 | GXUITSEHR | GUSTIER | 27 – 45 | HIRSUTE | GUSHIER*, GUTSIER, SIGHTER* | 47 |
| 7 | TCNWOAIKE | ACTION | 33 – 51 | WICKET | ACONITE*, KENOTIC*, KETONIC | 54 |
| 8 | 75 5 5 2 2 9 → 504 | 500 | 33 – 58 | 502
(5 + 2) × 75 − (2 × 9 + 5) |
CV: 504 = (5 + 2) × (75 − (5 − 2)) |
64 |
| 9 | FORDCOMET | COMFORTED
(3.75 seconds) |
43 – 58 | 74 | ||
