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Episode 2984
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Episode 2984 was broadcast on 5 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
John Rainsden played Stan Airey, with Stan Airey winning 61 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rainsden | Score | Stan Airy | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MTSNEAELU | MANTLES | 7 – 7 | MEANEST | EMULATES*, TALESMEN* | 8 |
| 2 | OWTADSITE | WAISTED | 14 – 14 | WAISTED | TWISTED, IODATES*, TOADIES*, TOASTIE*, SWATTED*, SWOTTED*, TOASTED* | 15 |
| 3 | YJRDAEIMV | DREAMY | 20 – 20 | DREAMY | MYRIAD, ADMIRE*, AVIDER*, VARIED* | 21 |
| 4 | 50 2 10 3 7 5 → 639 | 638
50*(10+3) - (7+5) |
27 – 27 | 640
50*(10+3) - (2*5) |
Best: 639 = (50+5)*(10+2) - 3*7 |
31 |
| 5 | AROILERSO | LORRIES | 34 – 34 | AEROSOL | ORIOLES, ROSEOLA*, RAILERS*, SORORAL* | 38 |
| 6 | DFSFAEUGI | GAFFED | 34 – 41 | DIFFUSE | GAUDIES* | 45 |
| 7 | ETANZAHBG | NEATH | 39 – 41 | BEAT | THANAGE* | 52 |
| 8 | 50 6 9 10 3 8 → 180 | 180
10 * 6 * 3 |
49 – 51 | 180
50*(9-6) + 3*10 |
|
62 |
| 9 | BURNTHARE | 49 – 61 | HEARTBURN
(2½ seconds) |
72 |
