Episode 2641

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Episode 2641 was broadcast on 11 November 1999, as part of Series 41.

Lucy Roberts played Derek Taylor, with Lucy Roberts winning 82 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Roberts' score of 82 was the joint third highest ever achieved in the 9 round format, as well as the joint highest ever achieved by a current daily champion, equalling Harvey Freeman's score in Series 10.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Lucy Roberts	Score	Derek Taylor	Others	Max.
1	SNYAIEDVT	INSTEAD	7 – 7	STAINED	DEVIANTS	8
2	RPUABHEOC	PROBE	12 – 12	BRACE	BAROUCHE	16
3	NSKIAEDMR	REMAINS	19 – 19	REDSKIN	RAMEKINS	24
4	50 25 75 10 6 2 → 402	402 (10 + 6) × 25 + 2	29 – 29	402 (10 − 2) × 50 + 6 ÷ (75 ÷ 25)		34
SST	TRAILLBIN				BRILLIANT
5	LZNGAEITO	LEGATION	37 – 29	ELATION	GELATION*, TEAZLING	42
6	RHSEALPUT	LATHERS	44 – 36	LATHERS	SULPHATE*	50
7	FGDTIEAIR	GRATIFIED	62 – 36	6 not asked		68
8	25 1 10 2 8 4 → 190	190 25 × 8 − 10	72 – 46	190 25 × 8 − 10		78
9	YANGIMARI	IMAGINARY (1.75 seconds)	82 – 46			88