Episode 2646
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Episode 2646 was broadcast on 18 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Margaret Foster played Harry Driver, with Margaret Foster winning 62 – 20. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Foster | Score | Harry Driver | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSFOIANRE | INSOFAR | 7 – 0 | SINNER | INFERNOS | 8 |
| 2 | YRJIEUDBA | BURIED | 13 – 0 | BRAID | ABJURED* | 15 |
| 3 | TGPEOINMN | MENTION | 20 – 7 | OPENING | EMOTING*, MITOGEN*, PIGMENT, PIMENTO*, PONTINE*, TEMPING* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 9 3 5 8 → 248 | 248
75 × 3 + 8 + 5 + 9 + 1 |
30 – 7 | 249 |
|
32 |
| SST | CATACURE | ACCURATE | ||||
| 5 | LVCEEATCO | CLEAVE | 36 – 13 | LOCATE | ALCOVE*, AVOCET, COEVAL*, COATEE*, OCTAVE, OLEATE*, VELETA* | 38 |
| 6 | GSQWEAOLT | TOWELS | 36 – 20 | STOWAGE | LEGATOS | 45 |
| 7 | WRINEDXMA | WARNED | 42 – 20 | remain ☓7 | WIREMAN | 52 |
| 8 | 100 2 6 4 9 5 → 425 | 425
(100 + 6) × 4 + 2 × 5 − 9 |
52 – 20 | 428 |
|
62 |
| 9 | GOLICILLA | ILLOGICAL
(11.5 seconds) |
62 – 20 | 72 | ||
