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WSC 2007 Commentary: Round 2

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9:33 Round 2 starts. This round's annotated game features David Eldar (Wysc) vs. Marty Gabriel (USA).

10:06 First result: Gareth Williams (Wal) beat Francis Wachira (KEN) 472-404.

10:08 A runner takes me down the length of the room to point out that at table 49, Chris Ntege has played the nine-timer "STRICTLY" through the C.

10:34 Last result in: Shakir Reshamwala (KWT) beat Ron Hoekstra (CAN) 402-381.

In one game this round the following three phonies were played: SPOLION*, SMOIL* and IDIOTER*. Is that last one a comparative or agent form? On the other hand, can you tell which four of the following challenged words are good: CRONISH GASTREAL HOLLIER INTRAPS SJOE WHIFTIER ORACHE HERK BASNETS?