Episode 3050

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Episode 3050 was broadcast on 16 July 2001, as part of Series 45.

Rita Bean played Ian Pitkin, with Rita Bean winning 45 - 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rita Bean	Score	Ian Pitkin	Others	Max.
1	PXIOSTAYU	PIOUS	5 – 0	POST	AUTOPSY*, PAYOUTS	7
2	EFAGTIRLB	TRIFLE	5 – 7	FRAGILE	GIFTABLE*	14 (15?)
3	FLNOEATRM	FLOATER	12 – 14	FLOATER	ALMONER*, FEMORAL*, FLOREAT*, FORAMEN*, FOREMAN, FORMANT*, FORMATE*, FRONTAL*, OMENTAL*, REFLOAT*, TELAMON*	21
4	25 5 3 4 6 4 → 303	306	12 – 21	304 25 x 4 x 3 + 4	CV: 303 = (24 x 4 + 5 - 4) x 3	31
5	ESRNONITS	STONIER	19 – 28	SINNERS	INTONERS*, TENSIONS*	39
6	LZDEAOPVW	AVOWED	25 – 28	PAVED	DEWLAP*, PEDALO*	45
7	TSKJEIUDN	TUSKED	25 – 35	KINDEST	DEJUNKS*, JUNKETS, JUNKIES	52
8	50 2 10 6 10 3 → 459	459 (10 / 10 + 50) x (6 + 3)	35 – 35	456		62
9	BIGTHRETS	BRIGHTEST (10 seconds)	45 – 35			72