Episode 2954

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Episode 2954 was broadcast on 22 February 2001, as part of Series 44.

Elspeth Wilkes played Wilbur Notley, with Wilbur Notley winning 49 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lesley Graham, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Elspeth Wilkes	Score	Wilbur Notley	Others	Max.
1	GFPOUESNZ	GENUS	0 – 6	SPONGE	FUNGOES*	7
2	TCRIADMEQ	CARTED	6 – 12	CREDIT	READMIT	14
3	CNTSIAEYW	INCASE	12 – 18	STANCE	ANYWISE*, CINEAST*, CYSTINE*, WINCEYS*	21
4	100 3 7 10 9 6 → 851	850	12 – 28	851 100 × 9 − (10 − 3) × 7		31
5	RLUADVLIO	ALOUD	17 – 33	VALID	DOLLAR, LOUVAR*, OVULAR*, VALOUR	37
6	SNTEAEWGA	WANES	17 – 39	SENATE	AGNATES*, NEGATES, WASTAGE	44
7	RHPIUYTED	DEPUTY	23 – 39	TRIPE	DITHERY	51
8	75 25 100 4 6 6 → 199	199 25 + 75 + 100 − 6 ÷ 6	33 – 49	199 25 + 75 + 100 − 6 ÷ 6		61
9	ABINVITRO	VIBRATION (3.25 seconds)	43 – 49			71