Episode 2996
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Episode 2996 was broadcast on 23 April 2001, as part of Series 44.
Keith Edghill played Kenneth Bowers, with Kenneth Bowers winning 45 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Damian Eadie, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Keith Edghill | Score | Kenneth Bowers | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRAELHXIE | EXHALE | 0 – 7 | LEATHER | ETHERIAL | 8 |
| 2 | VFOALSENR | FLAVORS | 7 – 7 | LOANER | FLAVONES | 16 |
| 3 | TAOISCDEN | CANDIES | 14 – 14 | COASTED | SONICATED* | 34 |
| 4 | 25 5 1 5 6 3 → 464 | 463
(25 + 1) × 6 × 3 − 5 |
21 – 21 | 465
(3 × 6 + 1) × 25 − (5 + 5) |
CV: 464 = (6 × 25 + 5) × 3 − 1 |
44 |
| 5 | RSPAEKDAN | SPARKED | 28 – 28 | SPARKED | DARKENS, PANDERS, PARADES*, PARKADE*, SPANKED, SPANKER* | 51 |
| 6 | TOEIABPDM | MOATED | 34 – 28 | damped ☓ | AMEBOID*, OPIATED | 58 |
| 7 | JRCEUNFAT | jaunter ☓ | 34 – 35 | FURNACE | CENTAUR, FACTURE*, FURCATE* | 65 |
| 8 | 6 6 3 3 10 2 → 361 | 361
6 × 6 × 10 + 3 − 2 |
44 – 45 | 361
6 × 6 × 10 + 3 − 2 |
|
75 |
| 9 | CALIFONTI | 44 – 45 | FICTIONAL | 85 |
