Episode 2549

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Episode 2549 was broadcast on 22 June 1999, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 40.

Pamela Roud played Vicky Smith, with Pamela Roud winning 74 - 54. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Pamela Roud	Score	Vicky Smith	Others	Max.
1	CNRSEOITA	CREATIONS	18 – 18	CREATIONS	ACTIONERS*, NARCOTISE*, REACTIONS	18
2	KFMUEIQWR	QUIRE	23 – 23	QUIRE	FUMIER	24
3	DNTHAEISG	SAINTED	23 – 31	HEADINGS	HANDIEST, SEDATING, SHEADING*, STEADING*	32
4	50 6 3 6 1 5 → 230	230 (50 - 3 - 1) x 5	33 – 41	230 (50 - 3 - 1) x 5		42
5	PVBEOATDF	BOATED	39 – 47	BOATED	BOVATE	48
6	NRWSIEALP	PRALINES	47 – 47	PLAINER	SLIPWARE*	56
7	CDGEIATRH	RIGHTED	54 – 54	CHARTED	TRACHEID*	64
8	4 9 8 1 7 2 → 152	152 ((9 x 8) + 4) x 2	64 – 54	152 ☓		74
9	MARYSTONE	MONASTERY (2.25 seconds)	74 – 54			84