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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]]. | [[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]]. | ||
− | + | 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 |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* | + | {{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 |6 |SLNBOEUCH|CLONES |BOUNCES |BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE*| 29|19 | 45}} | {{R-letters |6 |SLNBOEUCH|CLONES |BOUNCES |BUNCHES*, BUNCOES*, COHUNES*, COUNSEL*, LUNCHES*, UNCLOSE*| 29|19 | 45}} | ||
{{R-letters |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED |FLIRTED |DRAFTIER | 36|26 | 53}} | {{R-letters |7 |TRDIFLEAR|TRIFLED |FLIRTED |DRAFTIER | 36|26 | 53}} |
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 | — |
|
32 |
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) |
|
63 |
9 | DEALTHREE | threadbare ☓
(2.5 seconds) |
46 – 46 | LEATHERED
(4.75 seconds) |
73 | |
TB | TAFFIDIVA | 46 – 56 | AFFIDAVIT
(2.25 seconds) |
73 |