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'''Episode 2400''' was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of [[Series 39]].
 
'''Episode 2400''' was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of [[Series 39]].
  
[[Mark Jeary]] played [[Chris Diamond]], with Chris Diamond winning 56 - 46, after a tie-break conundrum. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Russell Hunter]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Hannah Robertson]].
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[[Mark Jeary]] played [[Chris Diamond]], with Chris Diamond winning {{score|56|46}}, after a tie-break conundrum. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Russell Hunter]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Hannah Robertson]].
  
NOTE: Originally, Episode 2400 was the Richard Whiteley [[Gotcha]], until it was revealed and this was broadcast instead.
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The "original" Episode 2400 was the [[Richard Whiteley]] [[Episode Gotcha|Gotcha]] (as can be seen from a production slate) which was recorded on the previous filming day.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters  |3 |FPSGEAECI|FAECES  |PIECES  |PIGFACES*          | 13|12 | 22}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |FPSGEAECI|FAECES  |PIECES  |PIGFACES*          | 13|12 | 22}}
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|8|5|7|1|3| 214
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 25|8|5|7|1|3| 214
|214|sol1=(8 x 25) + 3 + 7 + 5 - 1
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|214|sol1=8 × 25 + 3 + 7 + 5 1
|—
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|23|12|32}}
 
|23|12|32}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TSAOUBMES|BOASTS  |outbass {{x}}|ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS*| 29|12 | 38}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |TSAOUBMES|BOASTS  |outbass {{x}}|ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS*| 29|12 | 38}}
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{{R-letters  |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED  |FLIRTED  |DRAFTIER            | 36|26 | 53}}
 
{{R-letters  |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED  |FLIRTED  |DRAFTIER            | 36|26 | 53}}
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|1|7|10|5|9| 728
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 75|1|7|10|5|9| 728
|728|sol1=(75 x 10) - (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)
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|728|sol1=75 × 10 (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)
|728|sol2=(75 x 10) - (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)
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|728|sol2=75 × 10 (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)
 
|46|36|63}}
 
|46|36|63}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|DEALTHREE|c1time=2.5|c1sol=threadbare {{x}}|c2time=4.75|c2sol=LEATHERED|46|46|73}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|DEALTHREE|c1time=2.5|c1sol=threadbare {{x}}|c2time=4.75|c2sol=LEATHERED|46|46|73}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:2400}}
 
{{DEFAULTSORT:2400}}
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 39]]
 
[[Category:Episodes in Series 39]]
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[[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]]
 
[[Category:9-round games]]
 
[[Category:9-round games]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
 
[[Category:Episodes presented by Richard Whiteley]]
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[[Category:Episodes with Hannah Robertson as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Hannah Robertson as lexicographer]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Russell Hunter as a guest]]
 
[[Category:Episodes with Russell Hunter as a guest]]
[[Category:Episodes decided by tie-break conundrums]]
 

Latest revision as of 15:00, 4 January 2023

Episode 2400 was broadcast on 25 November 1998, as part of Series 39.

Mark Jeary played Chris Diamond, with Chris Diamond winning 56 – 46, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Russell Hunter, and the lexicographer was Hannah Robertson.

The "original" Episode 2400 was the Richard Whiteley Gotcha (as can be seen from a production slate) which was recorded on the previous filming day.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Mark Jeary Score Chris Diamond Others Max.
1 YTLIEJVAR IRATELY 7 – 0 VERITY REALITY, VARIETY*, VILAYET*, VIRELAY* 7
2 OTVEYWIRM MOVER 7 – 6 VERITY VOMITER* 14
3 FPSGEAECI FAECES 13 – 12 PIECES PIGFACES* 22
4 25 8 5 7 1 3 → 214 214
8 × 25 + 3 + 7 + 5 − 1
23 – 12


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5 TSAOUBMES BOASTS 29 – 12 outbass ☓ ABUSES*, AMUSES*, ASSUME, BASEST*, BASSET*, BASTES*, BEASTS*, BEAUTS*, BESOMS*, BUTEOS*, EMBOSS*, MEATUS*, MOUSES*, MOUSSE*, OBTUSE, SABOTS*, SAUTES*, STEAMS*, STOMAS*, SUBSEA*, SUBSET*, TSUBAS*, TSUBOS* 38
6 SLNBOEUCH CLONES 29 – 19 BOUNCES BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE* 45
7 TRDIFLEAR TRIFLED 36 – 26 FLIRTED DRAFTIER 53
8 75 1 7 10 5 9 → 728 728
75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)
46 – 36 728
75 × 10 − (7 + 5 + 9 + 1)


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9 DEALTHREE threadbare ☓
(2.5 seconds)
46 – 46 LEATHERED
(4.75 seconds)
73
TB TAFFIDIVA 46 – 56 AFFIDAVIT
(2.25 seconds)
73