Episode 2587

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Episode 2587 was broadcast on 27 August 1999, as part of Series 41.

Rory Dunlop played Kristian Saether, with Rory Dunlop winning 56 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Siân Lloyd, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rory Dunlop	Score	Kristian Saether	Others	Max.
1	RWASEAPRN	pawners ☓	0 – 7	SPAWNER	PRAWNERS*	8
2	LITOEVDBI	VIOLET	6 – 13	BOLTED	BOILED*, BOILIE*, BOLIDE*, LIBIDO*, TOILED*, VIDIOT*, VOLTED*	14
3	MMAOHEQTO	MOTH	10 – 17	HOME	MAHOE*, METHO*, TOMME*	19
4	50 4 7 10 2 6 → 278	278 (50 − 2) × 6 − 10	20 – 27	278 6 × 50 − (7 + 4) × 2		29
SST	VIPERMO				IMPROVE
5	WIRNEUDLS	SWINDLER	28 – 27	REWINDS		37
6	GFIGENALR	REGALING	36 – 35	REGALING	FINAGLER*, GANGLIER*	45
7	BITZEESYG	BITES	36 – 41	BEGETS	BIGEYES*	52
8	25 2 7 6 4 6 → 249	249 (6 + 4) × 25 − (7 − 6)	46 – 51	249 (6 + 4) × 25 − (7 − 6)		62
9	RAINPOTTI	PARTITION (5 seconds)	56 – 51			72