Episode 2608
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Episode 2608 was broadcast on 27 September 1999, as part of Series 41.
Christine Silverwood played Billy Davidson, with Billy Davidson winning 56 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Christine Silverwood | Score | Billy Davidson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | YSVOAILBC | — | 0 – 6 | VIOLAS | SOCIABLY | 8 |
| 2 | PRGNUEAZW | WAGER | 5 – 11 | WRUNG | ANGREZ*, ENWRAP*, GAWPER*, PANZER*, UNWRAP | 14 |
| 3 | TRGIAESJN | SEATING | 5 – 19 | RANGIEST | ANGRIEST*, GANISTER*, GANTRIES*, INGRATES* | 22 |
| 4 | 100 6 7 3 10 7 → 108 | 108
100 + 10 − 6 ÷ 3 |
15 – 29 | 108
3 − 7 ÷ 7 + 6 + 100 |
|
32 |
| SST | PYEDES | SPEEDY | ||||
| 5 | DFRMOAETK | FORMED | 21 – 29 | — | FORMATE | 39 |
| 6 | DNETDOUGQ | QUOTED | 27 – 29 | tounged ☓ | DUDGEON, TONGUED | 46 |
| 7 | SFLIAERIT | FILTERS | 34 – 36 | TRIFLES | FRAILTIES | 64 |
| 8 | 100 7 1 2 5 10 → 906 | 906
(7 + 2) × 100 + 5 + 1 |
44 – 46 | 906
(7 + 2) × 100 + 5 + 1 |
|
74 |
| 9 | LUVEPRIZE | 44 – 56 | PULVERIZE
(2.25 seconds) |
84 | ||
