Episode 2647

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Episode 2647 was broadcast on 19 November 1999, as part of Series 41.

Margaret Foster played Steven Shepherd, with Margaret Foster winning 69 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vijay Amritraj, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Margaret Foster	Score	Steven Shepherd	Others	Max.
1	TCWEIERMS	MERITS	6 – 0	micers ☓	CERMETS*, EMETICS*, MERCIES*, METIERS*, METRICS*, RECITES, TIERCES*	7
2	GDOURLATE	GRATED	12 – 0	GREAT	OUTRAGED	15
3	NDYIOEVSB	BOVINE	18 – 6	BODIES	BOVINES*, DISOBEY	22
4	50 1 7 7 5 4 → 427	427 (7 + 1) × 50 + 5 × 4 + 7	28 – 6	431		32
SST	HOYSOC				CHOOSY
5	NGTAEPHIS	HEAPING	35 – 13	PASTING	THESPIAN	40
6	RLJQUAECG	CLAQUE	41 – 13	laquer ☓	LACQUER	47
7	NHTIREADG	THREADING	59 – 31	THREADING		65
8	25 5 8 2 1 6 → 535	526 ☓	59 – 31	—	CV: 535 = ((6 − 2) × 25 + 8 − 1) × 5	75
9	ZERORITER	TERRORIZE (2.5 seconds)	69 – 31			85