Episode 2530

< Previous | Next >

Episode 2530 was broadcast on 26 May 1999, as part of Series 40.

Susan Shilton played Malcolm Seddons, with Malcolm Seddons winning 55 - 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Susan Shilton	Score	Malcolm Seddons	Others	Max.
1	VTYGEEUNA	AGENT	5 – 5	AGENT	AVENGE*, GENEVA*, AVENUE*, NEGATE*	6
2	RPTIORNXE	POINTER	12 – 5	EXPORT	PROTEIN*, REPOINT*, PRINTER*, REPRINT*	13
3	MDRAEIBDC	BARDIC	18 – 11	BADDER	ADMIRED*, BRAIDED*, CARBIDE*	20
4	2 8 1 6 5 50 → 403	403 (8 x 50) + (1+2)	28 – 21	403 (8 x 50) + (1 + 2)		30
5	WBOALNECY	ELBOW	28 – 28	BALCONY	BALONEY*, COWBANE*	37
6	RTGIAIRSE	TARRIES	35 – 35	GARRETS	IRRIGATES*	55
7	QFOUKAWPE	OPAQUE	41 – 35	QUAKE		61
8	3 2 2 6 8 75 → 123	123 (6 x 8) + 75	51 – 45	123 (2 x 75) - (3 x 8) - (6/2)		71
9	SLICKPOET		51 – 55	STOCKPILE (7 seconds)		81