Episode 2994
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Episode 2994 was broadcast on 19 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
Neil Cycon played Karen Kodish, with Neil Cycon winning 56 – 46, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Damian Eadie, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Neil Cycon | Score | Karen Kodish | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNDOIGETU | TONGUED | 0 – 8 | DEMOTING | 8 | |
| 2 | POJREXSAB | BOXERS | 6 – 8 | SPARE | JERBOAS* | 15 |
| 3 | LNTGIEUFV | TINGLE | 6 – 15 | FELTING | ELUTING*, FLUTING, FULGENT* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 5 4 2 6 7 → 330 | 330
(7 + 6) × 25 + 5 |
16 – 25 | 330
(7 + 6) × 25 + 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | RYDANSOIW | DRAINS | 22 – 25 | DAIRY | INROADS*, INWARDS*, ONWARDS*, ORDAINS | 39 |
| 6 | HTPCEAOFS | PATCHES | 29 – 32 | PATCHES | POSTFACE* | 47 |
| 7 | DRIETNSUN | SUNNIER | 36 – 39 | STUNNER | INTRUDES, RUNNIEST* | 55 |
| 8 | 50 8 2 1 9 10 → 313 | 315 | 36 – 46 | 312
(10 − (9 − 1) + 50) × (8 − 2) |
CV: 313 = (50 − 2 × 9) × 10 − (8 − 1) |
65 |
| 9 | OVIRRSEER | RESERVOIR
(27 seconds) |
46 – 46 | 75 | ||
| TB | LILODRAMA | ARMADILLO
(9.25 seconds) |
56 – 46 | 75 |
