Episode 2753

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Episode 2753 was broadcast on 14 April 2000, as part of Series 42.

John Hastings played Jane Wheeler, with Jane Wheeler winning 67 - 57. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Hastings	Score	Jane Wheeler	Others	Max.
1	TSBEIWTAR	BATTERS	7 – 7	BITTERS	BIRETTAS, WARTIEST	8
2	GEBTGIOHV	BIGOT	12 – 12	BIGOT	BOTHIE*, HOGGET	14
3	YRGEUMPAR	GRUMPY	18 – 18	GRUMPY	ARGUER*, GRAMPY*, GRAPEY*, MAGUEY*, MURAGE*, MURREY*, PARURE*, PRAYER*, PURGER*	20
4	100 5 9 2 2 4 → 538	538 (5 x 100) + (9 x 4) + 2	28 – 28	538 (5 x 100) + (9 x 4) + 2		30
5	QIELTSOYN	TONSIL	34 – 34	LESION	ENTISOL*, ONLIEST*, STONILY	37
6	GNCAEDNOL	DECAGON	41 – 41	GLANCED	CELADON*, CLANGED*, CONGAED*, CONGEAL	44
7	KDZEAILTE	DETAIL	47 – 47	TALKED	TEAZLED	51
8	100 1 3 5 2 9 → 845	845 ((3 + 1) x 2 x 100) + (5 x 9)	57 – 57	845 ((100 + 5) x (9 - 1)) + 3 + 2		61
9	GARRYQUIN		57 – 67	QUARRYING (3.75 seconds)		71