Episode 3040

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Episode 3040 was broadcast on 27 June 2001, and was the first semi-final of Series 44.

David Hoskisson played John Rainsden, with John Rainsden winning 39 – 27. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Hoskisson	Score	John Rainsden	Others	Max.
1	QFLIYDUTE	FLUTED	0 – 7	QUIETLY	FETIDLY*, LIQUEFY*, QUILTED	7
2	PBWVAOSED	AVOWED	6 – 7	PAVED	ABODES, ADOBES*, SOAPED, VADOSE*	13
3	LRMIGNAEL	MALINGER	14 – 15	MALINGER	GERMINAL, MALIGNER*	21
4	75 10 8 7 1 3 → 197	—	14 – 22	192 (75 + 10 + 7) × (3 − 1) + 8	CV: 197 = (75 − 10) × 3 + 1 + 8 − 7	31
5	SRCDXOIEH	CHORDS	14 – 29	ORCHIDS	CHIDERS*, HEROICS, OXHERDS*	38
6	STASKUIMO	AUTISM	20 – 29	MOIST	KOUMISS*	45
7	JNRRLEAET	LEARNER	27 – 29	LEARNT	RELEARNT*	53
8	25 9 6 10 5 5 → 541	540	27 – 39	541 9 × 6 × 10 + 5 ÷ 5		63
9	MENACETIM	emittance ☓ (5.25 seconds)	27 – 39		MINCEMEAT	73

External Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube (part 1)