Episode 2990
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Episode 2990 was broadcast on 13 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
Wendy Coy played Christine Bowyer, with Wendy Coy winning 69 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Champion, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Wendy Coy | Score | Christine Bowyer | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAERHNVOP | HANDOVER | 8 – 0 | OPERAND | ORPHANED*, OVERHAND | 8 |
| 2 | MUEYTCIES | MYSTIC | 14 – 6 | CUTIES | EMETICS* | 15 |
| 3 | GAERSNOTR | STRANGER | 22 – 6 | ONAGERS | GRANTERS*, GRANTORS*, GROANERS*, NEGATORS*, RAGSTONE*, STRONGER* | 23 |
| 4 | 75 1 5 2 6 8 → 160 | 160
75 × 2 + 6 + 5 − 1 |
32 – 16 | 160
(75 + 5) × 2 |
|
33 |
| 5 | XNKAIETGB | TAXING | 38 – 22 | BAKING | BETAKING | 41 |
| 6 | FOALGWEDP | GAWPED | 44 – 28 | GLOWED | PEAFOWL* | 48 |
| 7 | IOSRDESLY | DRESSILY | 52 – 36 | DRESSILY | SOLDIERS, SOLDIERY* | 56 |
| 8 | 100 8 5 4 6 2 → 563 | 564
(100 + 8) × 5 + 6 × 4 |
59 – 36 | — |
CV: 563 = (100 − 8) × 6 + 5 + 4 + 2 |
66 |
| 9 | PREPANDAS | SANDPAPER
(4 seconds) |
69 – 36 | operands ☓
(3.25 seconds) |
76 |
