Episode 3084

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Episode 3084 was broadcast on 20 September 2001 and was the second semi-final of Series 45.

Geraldine Hylands played Craig Richardson, with Geraldine Hylands winning 43 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This was the last 9 round game; the following Monday saw the debut of the 15 round format.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Geraldine Hylands	Score	Craig Richardson	Others	Max.
1	LSYREIAHN	LINERS	6 – 6	SERIAL	INHALERS, INLAYERS*	8
2	TROGIAMQO	GROOM	11 – 11	RATIO	AGOROT*	14
3	EAINTSDRC	RANDIEST	19 – 11	SAINTED	DICENTRAS*	32
4	100 6 1 3 4 8 → 708	708 (6 + 1) × 100 + 8	29 – 21	708 (3 + 4) × 100 + 8		42
5	VFPEIELZS	SLEEP	29 – 27	LEVIES	PELVES*, PELVIS	48
6	PRGBAOIME	EMBARGO	36 – 27	BARGE	EMPORIA, EPIGRAM*, GAMBIER*	55
7	SNDAOECTU	COUNTED	43 – 34	DESCANT	CONTUSED*, UNCOATED*	63
8	25 8 4 3 1 2 → 632	629	43 – 41	633 (4 + 1) × (3 + 2) × 25 + 8	CV: 632 = (3 × 25 + 4) × 8	73
9	ROUSEGITH		43 – 41	roughiest ☓ (25 seconds)	RIGHTEOUS	83