Episode 2620
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Episode 2620 was broadcast on 13 October 1999, as part of Series 41.
Gary Woodward played Edward Mundell, with Edward Mundell winning 55 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Gary Woodward | Score | Edward Mundell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEIMPCSAJ | SCAMPI | 6 – 0 | PACES | AMEBIC*, AMICES*, APICES*, BICEPS*, CEIBAS* | 6 |
| 2 | CNXNEUAID | CANNED | 12 – 6 | CANINE | NUANCED | 13 |
| 3 | EOBRTGIRA | bigoter ☓ | 12 – 13 | ARBITER | BEGORRA*, GARROTE*, GOATIER*, ORBITER, RAREBIT | 20 |
| 4 | 75 3 2 7 5 4 → 225 | 225
75 × 3 |
22 – 23 | 225
75 × 3 |
|
30 |
| SST | LANCERT | CENTRAL | ||||
| 5 | WDNVEAEIM | WEAVED | 28 – 29 | INVADE | INWEAVE | 37 |
| 6 | TULARSEGL | LARGEST | 35 – 29 | staller ☓ | GESTURAL | 45 |
| 7 | RTHGAEOEQ | HEATER | 41 – 35 | GATHER | AETHER*, GHERAO*, GOATEE*, HEREAT*, HERETO*, HETERO*, ORGEAT*, REHEAT*, TOERAG* | 51 |
| 8 | 75 5 5 10 4 8 → 565 | 565
(75 − 5) × 8 + 5 |
51 – 45 | 565
(75 − 5) × 8 + 5 |
|
61 |
| 9 | DRILLMATE | 51 – 55 | TREADMILL
(13 seconds) |
71 | ||
