Episode 2566

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Episode 2566 was broadcast on 15 July 1999, as part of Series 41.

Kay Powick played Alistair Macpherson, with Kay Powick winning 45 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Kay Powick	Score	Alistair Macpherson	Others	Max.
1	GDTVEEAOC	COVETED	7 – 0	COATED	ECOTAGE*	7
2	KQPIEAMLT	LIMPET	13 – 0	plank ☓	IMPALE, TALKIE*	13
3	BMNRUEAOG	BROGUE	13 – 7	UMBRAGE	BURGEON, EMBARGO, ENAMOUR*, MEGARON*, NEUROMA*, ORGANUM*	20
4	4 2 3 3 6 5 → 586	—	13 – 7	—	CV: 588 Best: 585 = (6 × 5 × 4 − 3) × (3 + 2)	27
SST	RUILTUFF				FRUITFUL
5	SDWEILATN	WETLANDS	21 – 7	ENTAILS	LANDTIES*	35
6	XRSDEAOEP	EXPOSED	28 – 14	REPOSED	EXPOSER*, SPEARED	42
7	AIESNFRLT	FINALES	35 – 21	SALTIER	INFLATERS	60
8	50 2 8 5 9 7 → 352	352 50 × 7 + 2	45 – 31	352 50 × 7 + 2		70
9	PATABELLA		45 – 41	PALATABLE (2.25 seconds)		80