Episode 3081

Episode 3081 was broadcast on 17 September 2001, as part of Series 45.

Geraldine Hylands played Fred Clark, with Geraldine Hylands winning 37 - 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Geraldine Hylands	Score	Fred Clark	Others	Max.
1	GLMIAEXTS	GLEAMS	6 – 0	STEAM	AGILEST, GAMIEST, GIMLETS, LIGATES, MILAGES, SIGMATE	7
2	RNPODCAIF	FROND	11 – 5	CAPON	PADRINO, PARODIC, PICADOR, PONIARD*	14
3	GEAURTSEB	BRUTES	11 – 12	BERATES	AUBERGES*	22
4	75 8 6 10 2 2 → 935	936 ((6 / 2) + 75) x (10 + 2)	18 – 12	930	CV: 936 Best: 935 = (75 + 10) x (8 + (6 / 2))	32
5	VLDOINKEL	KINDLE	24 – 12	linked ☓⁷	INVOKED*, KNOLLED	39
6	RTSHAEIWO	SHOWER	30 – 12	waister ☓	HOARIEST, WORTHIES	47
7	VNJSAEITD	VAINEST	37 – 19	INSTEAD	DEVIANTS	55
8	50 2 9 1 9 3 → 775	—	37 – 26	772 (((3 x 9) + 50) x (9 + 1)) + 2	Best: 774 = (50 x (9 x (3 + 1))) x 9	62
9	GREENMYCE		37 – 36	EMERGENCY (4 seconds)		72