Episode 3016
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Episode 3016 was broadcast on 24 May 2001, as part of Series 44.
Steph Hughes played David Whiteman, with David Whiteman winning 48 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Steph Hughes | Score | David Whiteman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DRSEAVLEA | LEAVERS | 0 – 8 | SLAVERED | 8 | |
| 2 | BLTDOEIAS | TABLOIDS | 8 – 8 | BLOATED | DIASTOLE*, ISOLATED*, SODALITE* | 16 |
| 3 | MCQOEADMI | MEDIC | 8 – 14 | MEDICO | MAIMED | 22 |
| 4 | 75 10 7 2 5 7 → 168 | 167 | 8 – 24 | 168
(10 + 75) × 2 − 7 + 5 |
|
32 |
| 5 | RXPSEUERI | PERRIES | 15 – 31 | PERUSER | EXPIRES, PREXIES*, REPRISE*, RESPIRE | 39 |
| 6 | FGKOUVEIR | FORGIVE | 22 – 31 | FORGE | 46 | |
| 7 | JGLNAOEAG | JANGLE | 28 – 31 | analoge ☓ | GALJOEN* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 4 4 1 5 8 → 986 | — | 28 – 38 | 987
5 × 4 × 50 − 8 − 4 − 1 |
Best: 986 = (50 + 8) × (4 × 4 + 1) |
63 |
| 9 | AEVILSUSI | 28 – 48 | VISUALISE
(3 seconds) |
73 |
