Episode 2585

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Episode 2585 was broadcast on 25 August 1999, as part of Series 41.

Rory Dunlop played Corryne Robertson, with Rory Dunlop winning 57 - 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Sian Lloyd, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rory Dunlop	Score	Corryne Robertson	Others	Max.
1	CSEVASIWM	MASSIVE	7 – 0	CAVIES	MAVISES	7
2	DBNEUESGA	BUNGEES	14 – 7	BUNGEES	BUNGEED*, DENGUES	14
3	RLOPEARDN	PAROLED	21 – 14	PAROLED	PARDONER	22
4	100 9 4 8 2 6 → 239	238 (100 x 2) + (8 x 4) + 6	28 – 21	238 ((100 + 9 + 8) x 2) + 4	CV: 239 = (100 x 2) + (8 x 6) - 9	32
5	QTYIUEPRN	PUNTER	34 – 27	EQUITY	ENQUIRY*, TURNIPY*	39
6	RGAOETIFA	oarage ☓	34 – 33	FORGET	FRIGATE, GOATIER*	46
7	LJTEIEMRN	MELTER	40 – 33	jilter ☓	JETLINER*	54
8	75 4 6 4 10 10 → 995	994 (((4 x 6) + 75) x 10) + 4	47 – 33	990	CV: 994 Best: 995 = (((6 x 4 x 10) - 10) x 4) + 75	64
9	SENDSHARE	HARNESSED (3.5 seconds)	57 – 33			74