Episode 2908

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Episode 2908 was broadcast on 20 December 2000, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 43.

John Harrison played Matthew Turner, with Matthew Turner winning 55 - 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Harrison	Score	Matthew Turner	Others	Max.
1	TNTSAOLED	TOASTED	7 – 7	SLANTED	TOADLETS*	8
2	RZLTAEICL	RETAIL	13 – 13	CALLER	ARTICLE, LITERAL, RECITAL, TALLIER*	15
3	FSRNUEOLB	FLOURS	19 – 19	FLOURS	FLEURONS*	23
4	25 8 7 7 8 5 → 712	708 ((((8 - 5) x 7) + 7) x 25) + 8	26 – 26	708 (((7 x 5) - 7) x 25) + 8	CV: 708 = (((7 x 5) - 7) x 25) + 8 Best: 712 = ((25 - 7) x 5 x 8) - 8	33
5	HGDTIEULS	DELIGHTS	34 – 34	DELIGHTS	SLIGHTED	41
6	VFRMAEINX	FAMINE	40 – 40	REMAIN	FIREMAN, VERMIAN*	48
7	PYGAOANVP	NAPPY	45 – 45	AGONY	GAPPY*, GYPPO*, NAPPA*, PAGAN, PANGA*, PAVAN*, PONGA*, PONGY*, VANGA*, YAGNA*	53
8	25 50 75 100 1 3 → 986	—	45 – 45	—	CV: 976 Best: 993 = ((((50 + 3) x 25) - 1) x 75) / 100	58
9	EFILMIDOL		45 – 55	MOLLIFIED (6 seconds)		68