Episode 2972
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Episode 2972 was broadcast on 20 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
Neil Sparham played Stuart Wood, with Stuart Wood winning 44 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Sparham | Score | Stuart Wood | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MILGUENRS | minglers ☓ | 0 – 8 | RESUMING | GREMLINS, MULESING*, RELUMING* | 8 |
| 2 | TAPOIFWED | patioed ☓ | 0 – 14 | WAFTED | OPIATED | 15 |
| 3 | XABSEAVOT | ABATES | 6 – 20 | ABATES | OVATES*, SAVATE* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 3 9 7 1 3 → 367 | 369
(9 + 7 − 1) × 25 − (3 + 3) |
13 – 20 | — |
CV: 367 = (9 + 3 + 3) × 25 − (7 + 1) |
31 |
| 5 | NIRYECPHA | PRANCE | 19 – 20 | pincher ☓ | CAPRINE, EPARCHY*, HEPARIN*, PHRENIC*, PREACHY* | 38 |
| 6 | DITGNEUSA | SEATING | 19 – 28 | STEADING | GAUDIEST, SAUTEING*, SEDATING | 46 |
| 7 | LORIWAYEP | PLAYER | 25 – 34 | PAROLE | ROPEWAY, WEARILY | 53 |
| 8 | 25 75 5 8 4 10 → 809 | 809
(75 + 25) × 8 + 5 + 4 |
35 – 34 | 810 |
|
63 |
| 9 | DEEPDECOR | 35 – 44 | PROCEEDED
(4 seconds) |
73 |
