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Episode 2690
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Episode 2690 was broadcast on 18 January 2000, as part of Series 42.
Olive Morgan played Terence Skuse, with Olive Morgan winning 59 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Roy Hudd, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Olive Morgan | Score | Terence Skuse | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAYGEJLOF | JANGLE | 6 – 6 | JANGLE | GALJOEN* | 7 |
| 2 | BRTUAHGED | BARGED | 12 – 6 | HEART | DAUGHTER | 15 |
| 3 | LIWRXEBLO | BOILER | 18 – 12 | BOILER | BLOWIER, LOWLIER* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 3 1 2 9 8 → 460 | 460
9 × 2 × 25 + 8 + 3 − 1 |
28 – 22 | 460
9 × 2 × 25 + 8 + 3 − 1 |
|
32 |
| SST | FIREDEN | REFINED | ||||
| 5 | CATESNPAD | DESCANT | 35 – 22 | DANCES | PANDECTS | 40 |
| 6 | TINFEDSOS | FONDEST | 42 – 22 | STONED | DISSENT*, FITNESS*, FOISTED*, INFESTS*, NOSIEST*, SOFTENS*, SOFTIES* | 47 |
| 7 | TEVONUPSM | VOTES | 42 – 28 | MOUNTS | POSTMEN, SPUMONE* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 3 8 9 3 7 → 137 | 138
100 + 7 × 3 + 9 + 8 |
49 – 28 | 135 |
CV: 137 = 100 + 3 × 9 + 7 + 3 |
64 |
| 9 | TRAMCHAIR | MATRIARCH
(2.5 seconds) |
59 – 28 | 74 | ||
