Episode 2893
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Episode 2893 was broadcast on 29 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Matthew Turner played Bob Ireland, with Matthew Turner winning 59 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matthew Turner | Score | Bob Ireland | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RYMGAOESL | GAOLERS | 7 – 0 | GLARES | AMYLOSE* | 7 |
| 2 | NDIYAPOJE | PAINED | 13 – 6 | JOINED | ADJOIN, JOYPAD*, NOYADE*, OPINED, PAEONY* | 13 |
| 3 | DTNLAEASL | STALLED | 20 – 13 | SLANTED | SEALANT* | 20 |
| 4 | 100 7 4 3 5 7 → 752 | 752
(100 + 7) × 7 + 3 |
30 – 23 | 752
(100 + 7) × 7 + 3 |
|
30 |
| 5 | STIVEHXAC | CHEATS | 36 – 23 | ☓6 | CATHEXIS* | 38 |
| 6 | MQWGIUONI | MOWING | 42 – 29 | MOWING | 44 | |
| 7 | DERSATTES | STARTED | 49 – 36 | DEAREST | ASSERTED, ESTREATS*, RESTATED, RESTATES | 52 |
| 8 | 100 6 9 5 6 1 → 453 | 453
(100 − 9) × 5 − 6 ÷ 6 − 1 |
59 – 36 | — |
|
62 |
| 9 | BENDERDUO | 59 – 46 | REBOUNDED
(8.25 seconds) |
72 |
