Episode 2923

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Episode 2923 was broadcast on 10 January 2001, as part of Series 44.

David Hoskisson played David Watson, with David Hoskisson winning 45 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Jacobs, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Hoskisson	Score	David Watson	Others	Max.
1	GAYPERZIF	GRIPE	5 – 5	GRAPE	GRAPEY	6
2	RSDAOEWVU	ADORES	5 – 12	AROUSED	SAVOURED	14
3	GILNEPSON	ELOPING	12 – 12	POSING	OPENINGS	22
4	9 3 9 5 4 4 → 844	—	12 – 12	—	Best: 844 = (9 × 4 × (9 − 3) − 5) × 4	32
5	DNCAEIQBR	BANDIER	19 – 12	carder ☓	BRAINED*, CABINED*, CARBIDE, CARBINE	39
6	SUGTEMHIM	TUMMIES	19 – 20	GUMMIEST		47
7	GDTOEAKCI	COATED	25 – 20	CAKED	DOCKAGE, GODETIA	54
8	100 2 10 6 8 5 → 528	528 (100 + 6) × 5 − 2	35 – 30	528 5 × 100 + 2 × 10 + 8		64
9	NEEDSFOOT	FESTOONED (2.5 seconds)	45 – 30			74