Episode 2785

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Episode 2785 was broadcast on 2 June 2000, as part of Series 42.

Rhonda Bolton played Helena Winocour, with Helena Winocour winning 41 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Nigel Rees, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rhonda Bolton	Score	Helena Winocour	Others	Max.
1	NMCAEADGI	MAGIC	0 – 7	MANAGED	MAENADIC*	8
2	LDRXEOUCS	SCORED	0 – 14	SCOURED	CLOSURED*	16
3	VTIEMBAFL	BLAME	5 – 19	AMBLE	TIMBALE*	23
4	100 8 10 1 3 8 → 162	162 8 × 8 − (3 − 1) + 100	15 – 19	168		33
5	NSPRIEATH	PARTIES	22 – 26	PARENTS	PERIANTHS	51
6	RSLEIODGD	LODGERS	22 – 34	DISLODGE	GRIDDLES	59
7	NTMREIENQ	ENTIRE	22 – 41	EMINENT	INTERNE*	66
8	25 5 3 10 9 7 → 822	825 (7 − 5 + 9) × 3 × 25	29 – 41	—	CV: 822 = (7 × 25 − 10) × 5 − 3	76
9	PUNICOSIS	SUSPICION (3.25 seconds)	39 – 41			86