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| − | The '''lexicographer''' resides in [[Dictionary Corner]] and rules on the validity of words offered by the | + | The '''lexicographer''' resides in [[Dictionary Corner]] and rules on the validity of words offered by the [[contestant]]s. Together with the [[:Category:Dictionary Corner Guests|Corner guest]], they suggest any superior (or otherwise interesting) words available. Initially rotational, the role is nowadays filled permanently by [[Susie Dent]]. |
| − | On the show, the illusion that they find these words themselves is maintained, but in reality both are fitted with earpieces. The words are actually found by the show's producers, currently [[Damian Eadie]], or occasionally by other assistants such as [[Julian Fell]] during the [[Series 49]] finals | + | On the show, the illusion that they find these words themselves is maintained, but in reality both are fitted with earpieces. The words are actually found by the show's [[:Category:Producers|producers]], currently [[Damian Eadie]], or occasionally by other assistants such as [[Julian Fell]] during the [[Series 49]] finals – but never by anagramming software. The words are adjudicated against the [[Oxford Dictionaries Premium]] website. |
[[Category:Terminology]] | [[Category:Terminology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Lexicographers|*]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:39, 8 December 2023
The lexicographer resides in Dictionary Corner and rules on the validity of words offered by the contestants. Together with the Corner guest, they suggest any superior (or otherwise interesting) words available. Initially rotational, the role is nowadays filled permanently by Susie Dent.
On the show, the illusion that they find these words themselves is maintained, but in reality both are fitted with earpieces. The words are actually found by the show's producers, currently Damian Eadie, or occasionally by other assistants such as Julian Fell during the Series 49 finals – but never by anagramming software. The words are adjudicated against the Oxford Dictionaries Premium website.
