Episode 2983

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Episode 2983 was broadcast on 4 April 2001, as part of Series 44.

John Rainsden played Jacqui Baker, with John Rainsden winning 52 - 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lionel Blair, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Rainsden	Score	Jacqui Baker	Others	Max.
1	NSGWAIERY	SWEARING	8 – 8	SWEARING	WEARYING*	8
2	MTCXUAEKI	MUCK	8 – 13	ACUTE	KUMITE*, TACKIE*	14
3	LGCOEADSE	SEALED	14 – 19	LODGES	DESCALE, ECLOSED*, SOLACED*	21
4	75 25 3 3 5 1 → 595	595 (75+25)*(3+3) - 5	24 – 19	595 ☓		31
5	NLRTIUOPE	ERUPTION	32 – 19	PROTEIN	POINTER, OUTLINER, NEUROPIL*	39
6	VBSAEAPOH	SHOVE	37 – 24	SHOVE	BOHEAS*	45
7	RTGNIEORI	RETIRING	45 – 24	RIOTING	INTERIOR*	53
8	50 6 9 8 8 4 → 828	824 50*(8+8) + 4*6	52 – 24	—	CV: 828 = (50*(8/4) - 8) * 9	63
9	TUNICGRIP		52 – 34	PICTURING (9¾ seconds)		73