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Episode 3083
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Episode 3083 was broadcast on 19 September 2001, and was the first semi-final of Series 45.
John Rawnsley played Phil Bennett, with John Rawnsley winning 56 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Rawnsley | Score | Phil Bennett | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HDSNLOEIR | SOLDIER | 7 – 7 | SOLDIER | DEHORNS*, DOLINES*, HINDERS*, HOLDERS*, INDORSE, INSHORE*, NERDISH*, RONDELS*, ROSINED*, SHRINED*, SOLIDER* | 7 |
| 2 | NOKSALTEL | TALONS | 13 – 13 | KNELLS | ANKLETS*, ETALONS, STOLLEN* | 14 |
| 3 | NBCTSUAEI | CABINETS | 21 – 13 | butanes ☓ | INCUBATES | 32 |
| 4 | 100 9 6 5 2 7 → 561 | 561
5 × 100 + 7 × 9 − 2 |
31 – 13 | 563 |
|
42 |
| 5 | TVROEAGDI | GRATED | 31 – 20 | VERTIGO | DEVIATOR, RAVIGOTE* | 50 |
| 6 | MJSPXEAOW | JAPES | 36 – 25 | JAPES | EXAMS, JASPE*, MAXES*, MEOWS*, MOPES*, PASEO*, PAXES*, POEMS*, POMAS*, POMES*, POXES*, SWAMP, WAXES*, WOMAS* | 55 |
| 7 | RFITGEUDA | FRIGATE | 36 – 33 | FATIGUED | ARGUFIED*, FRUITAGE* | 63 |
| 8 | 100 5 1 4 4 8 → 190 | 190
8 ÷ 4 × 100 − (5 + 4 + 1) |
46 – 43 | 190
(4 ÷ 4 + 1) × (100 − 5) |
|
73 |
| 9 | BOILADAVE | AVOIDABLE
(8.25 seconds) |
56 – 43 | 83 |
