Episode 3082
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Episode 3082 was broadcast on 18 September 2001, as part of Series 45.
Geraldine Hylands played Mike Brown, with Geraldine Hylands winning 68 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Geraldine Hylands | Score | Mike Brown | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RPTYEIUAS | PIRATES | 7 – 7 | PIASTRE | ASPERITY | 8 |
| 2 | DNEOMGIRV | REMOVING | 15 – 15 | REMOVING | RINGDOVE* | 16 |
| 3 | LYTEUOSFN | SOFTLY | 21 – 21 | SOFTLY | STONEFLY | 24 |
| 4 | 25 6 7 4 3 8 → 237 | 235
(6 + 4) × 25 − (8 + 7) |
28 – 21 | — |
CV: 237 = (6 + 3) × 25 + 8 + 4 |
34 |
| 5 | RCLDEABQE | CLEARED | 35 – 21 | debarcle ☓ | BLEARED*, CREEDAL*, DEBACLE, DECLARE | 41 |
| 6 | CTNSIOUPE | POUNCES | 42 – 28 | INSPECT | COUNTIES, PONCIEST*, UNPOETIC* | 49 |
| 7 | AIHRZGEAM | MIRAGE | 48 – 34 | MIRAGE | GAMIER*, GRAHAM*, HAZIER*, HEGIRA*, IMAGER*, MAIGRE*, MAZIER | 55 |
| 8 | 50 4 3 6 7 4 → 901 | 901
50 × 3 × 6 + 4 ÷ 4 |
58 – 44 | 901
50 × 3 × 6 + 4 ÷ 4 |
|
65 |
| 9 | GROOVPINK | PROVOKING
(5.5 seconds) |
68 – 44 | 75 |
