Episode 2956
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Episode 2956 was broadcast on 26 February 2001, as part of Series 44.
Wilbur Notley played Barrie Marsh, with Barrie Marsh winning 38 – 31. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lesley Graham, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wilbur Notley | Score | Barrie Marsh | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WFMOECSAI | FOAMS | 5 – 5 | COMES | AMICES*, CAMEOS, FACIES*, FIASCO*, MIAOWS, MOSAIC | 6 |
| 2 | ROEBTGANO | BANGER | 11 – 11 | BANGER | BARONET, NEGATOR*, OREGANO | 13 |
| 3 | VHIETLUGP | UPLIGHT | 18 – 11 | PLIGHT | PIGHTLE* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 7 9 8 8 6 → 518 | 516 ☓ | 18 – 11 | 515 ☓ |
CV: 518 = (50 + 7) × 9 + 6 − 8 ÷ 8 |
30 |
| 5 | CYAERTDIA | TRACED | 24 – 17 | CARTED | CARYATID* | 38 |
| 6 | NOZETIWLE | LINT | 24 – 22 | TWINE | TOWLINE, ZEOLITE* | 45 |
| 7 | DYIONSEDR | sindery ☓ | 24 – 28 | DRONES | INDORSED | 53 |
| 8 | 25 3 5 9 9 5 → 174 | 175
(5 − 9 ÷ 9 + 3) × 25 |
31 – 28 | 177 |
CV: 174 = (25 − 5) × 9 − (9 − 3) |
63 |
| 9 | TAXEDCAVE | 31 – 38 | EXCAVATED
(2.5 seconds) |
73 |
