Episode 2934

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Episode 2934 was broadcast on 25 January 2001, as part of Series 44.

Andy Porter played Ian Linton, with Andy Porter winning 55 – 37. The Dictionary Corner guest was Geoffrey Durham, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Andy Porter	Score	Ian Linton	Others	Max.
1	TINOYESHR	HORNIEST	8 – 0	SHINTY	TYROSINE*	8
2	LCNAIUPSA	CANALS	8 – 7	UNCLASP	CAPLINS*, LACUNAS*, SCAPULA, SCULPIN*, SPACIAL*, UNCIALS*	15
3	RENRIMLEG	GREMLIN	15 – 14	LEERING	LINGERER*	23
4	5 9 7 6 4 3 → 128	128 (6 × 3 − 4) × 9 + 7 − 5	25 – 14	127		33
5	DFLTOAEIS	FLOATED	32 – 14	loafiest ☓	DIASTOLE*, FOLIATED*, FOLIATES, ISOLATED*, SODALITE*	41
6	RECODWAXT	CARTED	38 – 20	CROWED	CORDATE, EXACTOR*, REDCOAT*	48
7	MSGIEAVKP	MISGAVE	45 – 27	MAGPIES		55
8	50 9 10 7 9 3 → 575	574	45 – 37	575 50 × 10 + 9 × 7 + 9 + 3		65
9	GUMMIGRAN	RUMMAGING (2 seconds)	55 – 37			75

External Links

• Watch this episode on YouTube (part 1)