Episode 3078
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Episode 3078 was broadcast on 12 September 2001, as part of Series 45.
Geraldine Hylands played Billy Armstrong, with Geraldine Hylands winning 59 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Hom, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Geraldine Hylands | Score | Billy Armstrong | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SLREUAEYM | MEASURE | 7 – 7 | MAULERS | 7 | |
| 2 | PSIGRAOLI | SPIRAL | 13 – 13 | SPIRAL | GIRASOL | 14 |
| 3 | EOIFDNXET | DEFINE | 19 – 19 | EXITED | FEINTED* | 21 |
| 4 | 25 100 1 1 7 7 → 747 | 747
(100 + 7) × 7 − 1 − 1 |
29 – 29 | 747
(100 + 7) × 7 − 1 − 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | LRABUTNGE | TANGLE | 35 – 35 | BANGER | BLUNGER*, BLUNTER, BUNGLER, GAUNTER, GRANULE*, NEBULAR*, NEUTRAL*, TUNABLE* | 38 |
| 6 | MTVOEIGCR | MOTIVE | 41 – 41 | MOTIVE | EVICTOR*, MORTICE*, VERTIGO, VICOMTE*, VOMITER* | 45 |
| 7 | YADCETPOU | OUTPACED | 49 – 41 | POUTED | 53 | |
| 8 | 50 7 7 1 5 9 → 273 | 273
50 × 5 + 7 + 7 + 9 |
59 – 41 | 275 |
|
63 |
| 9 | SOHOFILLY | 59 – 51 | FOOLISHLY
(4.75 seconds) |
73 |
