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Episode 2552
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Episode 2552 was broadcast on 25 June 1999, and was the Series 40 grand final.
Glynn Leaney played Terence English, with Terence English winning 81 - 77. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Glynn Leaney | Score | Terence English | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSENURADP | untreads ☓ | 0 – 8 | PASTURED | TRANSUDE*, UPTRENDS* | 8 |
| 2 | TLMLIOENA | ELATION | 7 – 8 | LAMENT | AILMENT*, ALIMENT*, MAILLOT*, MELILOT* | 15 |
| 3 | 50 3 9 5 8 1 → 158 | 158 | 17 – 18 | 158 |
|
25 |
| 4 | RTIYESIGM | TIMERS | 23 – 24 | MITRES | GRIMIEST* | 33 |
| 5 | LDBGOAESR | BADGERS | 30 – 31 | GARBLED | GARBLES*, LODGERS* | 40 |
| 6 | 100 8 7 6 1 5 → 474 | 468 | 30 – 38 | 478 |
Best: 474 = (100 − 7) × 5 + 8 + 1 |
50 |
| 7 | TICTEAPOT | 30 – 48 | PETTICOAT
(6.5 seconds) |
60 |
