Episode 2686

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Episode 2686 was broadcast on 12 January 2000 as part of Series 42.

Alan Jenkins played Olive Morgan, with Olive Morgan winning 39 - 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Roy Hudd, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Alan Jenkins	Score	Olive Morgan	Others	Max.
1	EEATGBRTM	BATTER	6 – 6	MATTER	ABETTER	7
2	REPABTPEC	CARPET	12 – 12	REBATE	PRECEPT, PERCEPT*	14
3	IOESNVFCA	FANCIES	19 – 19	EVASION	FANCIES, FIANCES, NOVICES, FASCINE*	21
4	25 1 4 100 75 50 → 610	604 4 x (100 + 50) + ((75 / 25) + 1)	24 – 19	600	CV: 611 = 4 x (100 + 50 + (75 / 25)) - 1 Best: 610 = (((100 x (75 + 1)) + 25) x 4) / 50	31
5	LRIODTPUZ	PROUD	24 – 25	PUTRID	PILOT, TRIPOD, LUPOID*, TORPID*	37
6	AEISNWWGN	SAWING	24 – 32	WEANING	WEANING, AWNINGS	44
7	TOLAHYERD	LOATHED	31 – 39	THREADY	RATHOLED*	52
8	25 6 8 5 3 4 → 863	—	31 – 39	—	CV: 862 Best: 863 = ((((25 x 4) + 6) x 8) + (5 x 3)	62
9	FEINTDICS		31 – 39		DISINFECT	72