Episode 2691
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Episode 2691 was broadcast on 19 January 2000, as part of Series 42.
Olive Morgan played Clare Cowan, with Olive Morgan winning 60 – 48. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olive Morgan | Score | Clare Cowan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ROMGATSEG | MAGGOTS | 7 – 7 | STORAGE | MORTGAGES | 18 |
| 2 | FVLIECPOR | POLICE | 7 – 14 | PROFILE | 25 | |
| 3 | YATZIGESC | CAGIEST | 14 – 14 | STAGE | 32 | |
| 4 | 25 9 3 4 9 7 → 895 | 895
9 × 4 × 25 − (9 − 7 + 3) |
24 – 24 | 895
(9 × 25 − 3) × 4 + 7 |
|
42 |
| SST | NEOGORFE | FOREGONE | ||||
| 5 | RLNOATMEL | lamentor ☓ | 24 – 30 | MENTAL | ALMONER, LLANERO*, OMENTAL*, TELAMON* | 49 |
| 6 | RIGSEXLUD | SLUDGIER | 32 – 30 | GUILDS | GUILDERS | 57 |
| 7 | NHTAOISPE | PHONIEST | 40 – 38 | THESPIAN | PANTIHOSE | 75 |
| 8 | 75 10 9 3 4 5 → 371 | 371
75 × 5 − 4 |
50 – 48 | 371
75 × 5 − 4 |
|
85 |
| 9 | AIRTULIPS | SPIRITUAL
(1.75 seconds) |
60 – 48 | 95 | ||
