Episode 2650
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Episode 2650 was broadcast on 24 November 1999, as part of Series 41.
Margaret Foster played Joan Tranter, with Margaret Foster winning 57 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Vijay Amritraj, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Margaret Foster | Score | Joan Tranter | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HRTAEEYNS | HEATERS | 0 – 8 | HEARTENS | 8 | |
| 2 | RLTOIASLE | TALLIERS | 8 – 8 | trollies ☓ | LITERALS*, LORILETS* | 16 |
| 3 | BMGAIEVKS | IMAGES | 14 – 14 | IMAGES | MISGAVE | 23 |
| 4 | 50 7 8 3 5 7 → 990 | 990
(7 + 8 + 5) × 50 − (7 + 3) |
24 – 24 | 990
(7 + 8 + 5) × 50 − (7 + 3) |
|
33 |
| SST | FEEDNEC | DEFENCE | ||||
| 5 | DRNPAUNOF | PARDON | 30 – 24 | FROND | AROUND | 39 |
| 6 | CDPTIEUZM | IMPUTED | 37 – 24 | DEPICT | PUMICED* | 46 |
| 7 | GAEFTWXIT | fattie ☓ | 37 – 28 | TEXT | FIXATE | 52 |
| 8 | 75 10 3 3 6 4 → 288 | 288
75 × 4 − (6 + 3 + 3) |
47 – 38 | 288
75 × 4 − (6 ÷ 3 + 10) |
|
62 |
| 9 | ROMEBRIDE | EMBROIDER
(4.25 seconds) |
57 – 38 | 72 | ||
