Episode 2642

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Episode 2642 was broadcast on 12 November 1999, as part of Series 41.

Lucy Roberts played Stanley Melrose, with Lucy Roberts winning 55 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Lucy Roberts	Score	Stanley Melrose	Others	Max.
1	TFCXOUENV	CONVEX	6 – 0	COUNT	CONFUTE	7
2	GCSAILMEW	MALICE	12 – 6	CLAIMS	MILAGES	14
3	LRSGOEANY	NOSEGAY	19 – 6	largoes ☓	LARYNGES	22
4	100 50 7 2 7 4 → 820	822 (7 + 2) × 100 − 50 − 4 × 7	26 – 6	814	CV: 821 Best: 820 = (100 + 7 × 2 − 4) × 7 + 50	32
SST	CATAUL				ACTUAL
5	RDPIEBATN	PRINTED	33 – 13	PAINTER	DIPTERAN	40
6	WJDMIEARE	ADMIRE	39 – 19	ADMIRE	JEREMIAD	48
7	QTSBUOIND	SQUINT	45 – 25	QUOITS	BOUDINS*, DUSTBIN, OBTUNDS*, OUTBIDS	55
8	50 7 10 2 9 10 → 902	902 9 × 10 × 10 + 2	55 – 35	902 9 × 10 × 10 + 2		65
9	PRODUCTER		55 – 35		CORRUPTED	75