Episode 2976
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Episode 2976 was broadcast on 26 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
Stuart Wood played David Thornley, with Stuart Wood winning 49 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tom O'Connor, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Stuart Wood | Score | David Thornley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QATMOIVAE | MOTIVE | 6 – 6 | MOTIVE | AVIATE | 6 |
| 2 | GTULAESTO | OUTLAST | 13 – 13 | OUTLAST | GESTALT*, LEGATOS*, OUTAGES*, OUTLETS*, TAUTOGS* | 13 |
| 3 | DEFIRTLUY | FLIRTED | 20 – 20 | FLIRTED | DILUTER*, DIREFUL*, FETIDLY*, FLUTIER*, FRUITED*, TIREDLY*, TRIFLED | 20 |
| 4 | 75 1 8 4 9 3 → 720 | — | 20 – 27 | 722
(9 + 1) × 75 − (3 × 8 + 4) |
CV: 720 = (75 − 3) × (9 + 1) |
30 |
| 5 | ELNAIDZNO | DENIAL | 26 – 33 | LOANED | ANNELID*, ANODIZE, LINDANE* | 37 |
| 6 | LEGABEYSN | BANGLES | 33 – 33 | beagles ☓ | BEAGLES, ENABLES | 44 |
| 7 | WOAMRESPK | POWERS | 39 – 33 | RAMPS | SWAMPER* | 51 |
| 8 | 100 25 3 1 2 9 → 424 | 423 | 39 – 43 | 424
(9 − (3 + 2)) × 100 + 25 − 1 |
|
61 |
| 9 | SPROGNIFF | OFFSPRING
(1.75 seconds) |
49 – 43 | 71 |
