Episode 2894

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Episode 2894 was broadcast on 30 November 2000, as part of Series 43.

Matthew Turner played Margaret Sherwin, with Matthew Turner winning 59 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Matthew Turner	Score	Margaret Sherwin	Others	Max.
1	SMCBIEANG	BEAMING	7 – 0	beamings ☓	AMNESIC*, CEASING, CINEMAS, ENIGMAS, GAMINES*, SEAMING*	7
2	VRNOIEGPO	PROVING	14 – 7	PROVING	GOOPIER*, PERVING*, PIROGEN*, PONGIER*, REPOING*	14
3	RTSKAUETD	STARTED	21 – 7	RUSTED	STATURED	22
4	25 10 6 1 4 2 → 107	107 25 × 4 + 6 + 1	31 – 17	107 25 × 4 + 6 + 1		32
5	LDFIEOARP	flaired ☓	31 – 25	PROFILED		40
6	SSTROIUNE	ROUTINES	39 – 25	STONIER	NEUROSIS*, RESINOUS*, TONSURES*	48
7	DWAINYEAC	wained ☓	39 – 31	WINCED	CYANIDE	55
8	50 25 100 7 4 9 → 915	915 50 ÷ 25 × 4 + 7 + 9 × 100	49 – 31	914		65
9	RIPEDOLLI	PILLORIED (10 seconds)	59 – 31			75