Episode 2993
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Episode 2993 was broadcast on 18 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
Neil Cycon played Pete Buss, with Neil Cycon winning 47 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Bob Champion, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Cycon | Score | Pete Buss | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LPCIAVUTE | picule ☓ | 0 – 0 | pluviate ☓ | CAPTIVE, PICULET*, PLICATE, VICTUAL* | 7 |
| 2 | SLOTNIERM | STONIER | 0 – 8 | MINSTREL | 15 | |
| 3 | BCLDOAISJ | JAILS | 5 – 13 | SCALD | CABILDOS* | 23 |
| 4 | 100 10 2 9 3 8 → 877 | 877
100 × 9 − 10 × 2 − 3 |
15 – 23 | 877
100 × 9 − 10 × 2 − 3 |
|
33 |
| 5 | TDEHARGOS | THREADS | 22 – 30 | SHORTED | GOATHERDS | 51 |
| 6 | NTREUAGMW | AUGMENT | 29 – 37 | AUGMENT | ARGUMENT* | 59 |
| 7 | FNEOSDRIP | PRISONED | 37 – 37 | FRIENDS | 67 | |
| 8 | 75 50 1 8 8 7 → 213 | — | 37 – 42 | 204
(8 + 1) × 8 + 75 + 50 + 7 |
CV: 214 = (75 − 50) × 8 + 8 + 7 − 1
|
77 |
| 9 | PEEPLPAIN | PINEAPPLE
(3.5 seconds) |
47 – 42 | 87 |
