Episode 3049

Episode 3049 was broadcast on 13 July 2001, as part of Series 45.

Jim Hopkins played Rita Bean, with Rita Bean winning 52 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Jim Hopkins	Score	Rita Bean	Others	Max.
1	CDMEOERHN	CHEER	0 – 7	CHROMED	COHERED, ENCODER, ENCORED, MODERNE, REHOMED	7
2	RBIODQATE	ADROIT	6 – 13	RIOTED	ABORTED, ORBITED, TRIBADE	14
3	NDLPIAERN	PLANNED	13 – 13	PANDER	INLANDER*	22
4	100 4 10 1 8 5 → 949	949 (100 − 5) × 10 − 1	23 – 23	949 (100 − 5) × 10 − 1		32
5	VRYOIUWLE	LOUVRE	29 – 23	WIRY	LIVERY, LOURIE, OVERLY, VELOUR, VERILY, VOYEUR, WOYLIE*	38
6	GIASGMECS	CASES	34 – 28	MACES	MAGGIES*	45
7	CGOETSAHW	CHASTE	34 – 35	WATCHES	GOTCHAS, HOSTAGE, STOWAGE*	52
8	25 10 7 1 2 9 → 921	894	34 – 42	924 ((25 + 10) × 9 − 7) × (2 + 1)	CV: 925 Best: 921 = (25 × 7 + 9) × 10 ÷ 2 + 1	62
9	PAINGRIPS	aspiring ☓ (7.75 seconds)	34 – 52	APPRISING (10.25 seconds)		72