Episode 2747

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Episode 2747 was broadcast on 6 April 2000, as part of Series 42.

Margaret Shuttleworth played John Hastings, with John Hastings winning 49 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Margaret Shuttleworth	Score	John Hastings	Others	Max.
1	VEASBRIDE	BEAVERS	7 – 0	BRAVES	BEARDIES	8
2	NFTUSILEX	STIFLE	13 – 6	FINEST	INFLUXES	16
3	DOTAHTESI	HATED	13 – 13	TOASTED	ATHETOID*	24
4	50 1 6 3 3 6 → 386	386 (6 + 1) × 50 + (3 + 3) × 6	23 – 23	386 (6 + 1) × 50 + (3 + 3) × 6		34
SST	CATACURE				ACCURATE
5	WPGEACKOT	PACKET	29 – 29	POCKET	CAPOTE*, COWPAT*, COWPEA*, POTAGE*, TOECAP, TOWAGE*	40
6	RIELNLAIT	RELIANT	36 – 29	TALLER	INERTIAL	48
7	NSGUOZPER	SPONGER	43 – 29	POURS	SURGEON, UNROPES*, ZONURES*	55
8	25 8 2 4 5 1 → 820	815	43 – 39	820 (8 × 4 + 1) × 25 − 5		65
9	SEXIPETER		43 – 49	EXPERTISE (3 seconds)		75