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Episode 2792
From Countdown
Episode 2792 was broadcast on 13 June 2000, and was the second quarter-final of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Helen Wrigglesworth, with Michael Calder winning 55 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Helen Wrigglesworth | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GZCOIEASU | GAUZES | 6 – 0 | CAGES | SOCAGE* | 6 |
| 2 | TWKEAILFP | FLEAPIT | 13 – 0 | PLAIT | 13 | |
| 3 | RNCHEAROS | RANCHEROS | 31 – 0 | RANCHERS | 31 | |
| 4 | 25 5 3 7 10 4 → 456 | 457 ☓ | 31 – 7 | 457
(10 + 3 + 5) × 25 + 7 |
CV: 456 = ((10 − 4) × 25 + 7 − 5) × 3 |
41 |
| 5 | TPLEIADNT | PLANTED | 31 – 15 | PANTILED | TINPLATED* | 59 |
| 6 | MYLBEEIDR | MILDER | 37 – 21 | MILDER | LIMBERED | 67 |
| 7 | NVHAEISRG | HAVERING | 45 – 29 | SHEARING | HAVERSIN*, HEARINGS*, SHEAVING* | 75 |
| 8 | 75 4 5 3 8 2 → 688 | 688 ☓ | 45 – 29 | — |
CV: 688 = (75 + 4 + 5 + 2) × 8 |
85 |
| 9 | DOWORDFIT | DRIFTWOOD
(7.5 seconds) |
55 – 29 | 95 |
