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Episode 2581
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Episode 2581 was broadcast on 16 August 1999, as part of Series 41.
Barrie Debbage played Iain Cadogan, with Barrie Debbage winning 46 – 36, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Terry Wogan, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Barrie Debbage | Score | Iain Cadogan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RWMIOSATI | STORM | 0 – 6 | RATIOS | AMORIST | 7 |
| 2 | LNHFTUEAB | huntable ☓ | 0 – 12 | BUTANE | BANEFUL*, HATEFUL, TUNABLE* | 14 |
| 3 | RIENXDOPA | EXPAND | 6 – 18 | EXPAND | ANEROID, APRONED*, DIOXANE*, EXORDIA*, OPERAND*, PADRINO*, PADRONE*, PONIARD* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 25 75 2 1 10 → 970 | 974
(75 + 25) × 10 − (50 ÷ 2 + 1) |
13 – 18 | 970 ☓ |
CV: 970 = (75 + 25 − 2 − 1) × 10 |
31 |
| SST | GLIBNESS | BLESSING | ||||
| 5 | RGNMEIESA | SEEMING | 13 – 26 | SMEARING | REGIMENS* | 39 |
| 6 | THEJUADGE | HEATED | 19 – 26 | JUDGE | 45 | |
| 7 | DLCTAIOEV | DIALECT | 26 – 26 | ACTIVE | DOVETAIL, LOCATIVE*, VIOLATED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 50 9 2 1 4 → 276 | 276
(4 + 2) × 50 − (25 − 1) |
36 – 26 | 275 |
|
63 |
| 9 | OBALDIMAN | 36 – 36 | ABDOMINAL
(15.75 seconds) |
73 | ||
| TB | SNOBDUELS | BOUNDLESS
(2.5 seconds) |
46 – 36 | 73 | ||
