Episode 2727

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Episode 2727 was broadcast on 9 March 2000, as part of Series 42.

Lisa Hermann played Hilary Shearer, with Lisa Hermann winning 64 - 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Stephen Fry, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Lisa Hermann	Score	Hilary Shearer	Others	Max.
1	GYDABIMOV	AVOID	5 – 5	AVOID	BIGAMY, DAIMYO*	6
2	WLQEAENTO	TONAL	10 – 10	TALON	ETALON, LATEEN*, LOANEE*, OLEATE*, TOWNEE	12
3	RNSIAGETF	RANGIEST	18 – 18	STRAFING	ANGRIEST*, ENGRAFTS*, FEASTING, FRIGATES*, GANISTER*, GANTRIES*, INGRAFTS*, INGRATES*	20
4	50 100 75 25 5 2 → 967	975 (2 x 5 x 100) - 25	23 – 23	975 (2 x 5 x 100) - 25	CV: 970 = (100 - (75 / 25)) x 5 x 2 Best: 968 = ((100 - (75 / 25)) x (50 / 5)) - 2	27
5	DCSUOEZSA	CAUSED	29 – 29	CUSSED	CASEOUS*, ESCUDOS*	34
6	PERITNAHS	PAINTERS	37 – 29	HARPIES	PERIANTHS	52
7	DCEAPLIRO	PAROLED	44 – 29	carpeloid ☓	CAPRIOLED	70
8	100 10 6 8 1 2 → 679	679 (100 - (8 - (10 / 2))) x (6 + 1)	54 – 29	670		80
9	OCEANURGE	ENCOURAGE (12.75 seconds)	64 – 29			90