Episode 2640
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Episode 2640 was broadcast on 10 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Lucy Roberts played Alison Mooney, with Lucy Roberts winning 67 – 24. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Lucy Roberts | Score | Alison Mooney | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FJREIOLSM | SMILER | 6 – 0 | FRIES | FRIJOLES | 8 |
| 2 | NEGXTEASR | NEGATES | 13 – 7 | STRANGE | ESTRANGE, GRANTEES*, REAGENTS*, SERGEANT* | 16 |
| 3 | PIOVCNARL | CLARION | 20 – 7 | VOCAL | CORVINA* | 23 |
| 4 | 50 25 10 5 1 7 → 988 | 989
(25 − 5) × 50 − 10 − 1 |
27 – 7 | — |
CV: 988 = (50 − 10) × 25 − 7 − 5 |
33 |
| SST | VARIETESS | ASSERTIVE | ||||
| 5 | CDHEUWTIA | WATCHED | 34 – 14 | WATCHED | WITCHED | 40 |
| 6 | RNKEOEWGM | MONGER | 40 – 14 | WOMEN | KEROGEN*, WORKMEN | 47 |
| 7 | TEILSPDAT | DILATES | 47 – 14 | SPLIT | SPLATTED | 55 |
| 8 | 50 8 5 9 1 6 → 487 | 487
(9 + 1) × 50 − (8 + 5) |
57 – 24 | 487
(9 + 1) × 50 − (8 + 5) |
|
65 |
| 9 | SOFTLINES | LOFTINESS
(4.75 seconds) |
67 – 24 | 75 | ||
