Episode 2029
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Episode 2029 was broadcast on 17 June 1997, as part of Series 35.
Andy Stacey played Jane Shulman, with Andy Stacey winning 51 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Rob Scriven.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andy Stacey | Score | Jane Shulman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SIVARNDEG | EVADING | 7 – 7 | RAVINGS | GRADINES*, INVADERS, READINGS, SANDIVER, VINEGARS | 8 |
| 2 | HASEKIJGW | JIGSAW | 13 – 7 | WAGES | GAWKISH, WEAKISH* | 15 |
| 3 | NODIRORCE | CORRODE | 20 – 7 | RECORD | CORNIER, CORONER*, CROONED*, CROONER* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 1 4 5 3 4 → 513 | — | 20 – 7 | — |
CV: 513 = (75 − 1) × (3 + 4) − 5 |
32 |
| 5 | TIFETODBE | BEFITTED | 28 – 15 | BEFITTED | 40 | |
| 6 | GATORMTAL | MORTAL | 34 – 21 | MORTAL | AMATOL*, AMORAL*, GLAMOR, MATTAR*, TOTARA* | 46 |
| 7 | GEPONIPUP | POPPING | 41 – 28 | PEPPING | PUPPING* | 53 |
| 8 | 3 3 1 10 10 9 → 920 | 920
(9 × 10 + 3 − 1) × 10 |
51 – 28 | 912 |
|
63 |
| 9 | NIGGLIMAN | 51 – 38 | MALIGNING
(4.75 seconds) |
73 |
