Episode 2831

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Episode 2831 was broadcast on 30 August 2000, as part of Series 43.

David Williams played Marion Alexander, with David Williams winning 69 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Williams	Score	Marion Alexander	Others	Max.
1	NZTFOAUSE	FOUNTS	6 – 6	ATONES	SOUTANE*	7
2	IIYLSOBSC	BOSSILY	13 – 13	BOSSILY		14
3	MXTWEAUPN	TAXMEN	19 – 19	PEANUT	PUTAMEN*	21
4	100 75 7 8 6 5 → 427	427 (75 − 5) × 6 + 7	29 – 19	426		31
5	EIALNGTRE	TRIANGLE	37 – 27	RELATING	ALERTING*, ALTERING, ENARGITE*, GELATINE*, GRATINEE*, INTEGRAL*, LEGATINE*, LITREAGE*, TANGLIER*, TREENAIL*	39
6	DNLKOAOER	RANKLED	44 – 34	RANKLED	LARDOON*	46
7	DRIGWEAMT	MIGRATED	52 – 42	MIGRATED		54
8	9 6 1 5 4 2 → 871	870 (6 × 9 + 4) × (2 + 1) × 5	59 – 42	—		61
9	ARCTICASS	SARCASTIC (2.5 seconds)	69 – 42			71