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Episode 2729
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Episode 2729 was broadcast on 13 March 2000, as part of Series 42.
Dot Morris played Les Gibbons, with Dot Morris winning 31 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Dot Morris | Score | Les Gibbons | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLNIEARLV | INTERVAL | 8 – 0 | RELIANT | 8 | |
| 2 | UIOTSDYES | STUDIOS | 15 – 0 | destiny ☓ | OUTSIDES | 16 |
| 3 | HQFAUAPBE | AQUA | 19 – 0 | BAP | BAAP*, BEAU*, HAAF*, HAPU*, HEAP, PAUA*, PUBE*, PUHA* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 2 9 5 2 4 → 945 | 935 ☓ | 19 – 0 | — |
CV: 945 = (4 + 2) × 2 × 75 + 9 × 5 |
30 |
| SST | TRAMS | SMART | ||||
| 5 | OIACPROLI | COLOR | 24 – 0 | POOL | CARPOOL* | 37 |
| 6 | GSMEAITSN | steamings ☓ | 24 – 8 | STEAMING | EASTINGS*, GAMINESS*, GENISTAS*, GIANTESS*, MANGIEST*, MANTISES*, MATINESS*, MINTAGES* | 45 |
| 7 | EOEDGWDNE | ENDOWED | 31 – 8 | GOWNED | 52 | |
| 8 | 100 3 10 6 10 2 → 271 | 271 ☓ | 31 – 18 | 271
(100 − 10) × 3 + 6 − 10 ÷ 2 |
|
62 |
| 9 | DATESCALE | 31 – 28 | ESCALATED
(3.5 seconds) |
72 | ||
