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Episode 2688
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Episode 2688 was broadcast on 14 January 2000, as part of Series 42.
Olive Morgan played Matthew Eagles, with Olive Morgan winning 52 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Roy Hudd, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olive Morgan | Score | Matthew Eagles | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LENOFSPAG | SPANGLE | 7 – 0 | ALONE | FLAGONS, FLANGES, NOPALES* | 7 |
| 2 | RYTIEUNCT | UNITY | 7 – 7 | NUTTIER | INTERCUT, TINCTURE | 15 |
| 3 | GILWEBRAL | BEWAIL | 13 – 7 | braille ☓ | LIBERAL | 22 |
| 4 | 75 8 8 1 5 2 → 372 | 372
75 × 5 − (2 + 1) |
23 – 17 | 372
75 × 5 − (2 + 1) |
|
32 |
| SST | VIPERMO | IMPROVE | ||||
| 5 | DQOUHSIAZ | SQUID | 28 – 22 | SQUID | DIAZOS* | 38 |
| 6 | TEHALDNIF | INFLATED | 36 – 22 | flinted ☓ | 46 | |
| 7 | UPDOBJERX | PROBED | 42 – 28 | POURED | BURPED*, ROUPED* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 9 3 7 6 3 → 844 | — | 42 – 38 | 844
(3 ÷ 3 + 9 + 7) × 50 − 6 |
|
62 |
| 9 | SWANFUELS | AWFULNESS
(22.25 seconds) |
52 – 38 | 72 | ||
