Episode 2653

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Episode 2653 was broadcast on 29 November 1999, as part of Series 41.

Mandy Brazier played Perry Poole, with Perry Poole winning 56 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Mandy Brazier	Score	Perry Poole	Others	Max.
1	MLIEXRALO	mailer ☓	0 – 6	MILLER	LOAMIER	7
2	GPCUAELRS	PAGERS	6 – 12	SPACER	EARPLUGS, SPECULAR	15
3	WFTIEIRMU	FRUIT	11 – 17	MITRE	FUMIER	21
4	75 2 9 1 9 6 → 530	530 (9 − 2) × 75 + 6 − 1	21 – 27	530 (9 − 2) × 75 + 6 − 1		31
SST	TINMENE				EMINENT
5	RNCAEIDSP	PRANCED	28 – 34	PRANCED	PRESCIND*, SPRAINED	39
6	SMYOEADSE	MASSED	34 – 40	MASSED	SAMOYEDS	47
7	VNGOAEQRL	LONGER	40 – 46	LOVAGE	VERONAL	54
8	75 7 3 9 5 4 → 906	906 (9 + 3) × 75 + 7 + 4 − 5	50 – 56	906 (9 + 3) × 75 + 7 − 5 + 4		64
9	CICELYSON	☓ (29.75 seconds)	50 – 56	scenicly ☓ (15 seconds)	CONCISELY	74