Episode 2791

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Episode 2791 was broadcast on 12 June 2000, and was the first quarter-final of Series 42.

David Ballheimer played Jim Ainsworth, with David Ballheimer winning 63 - 60. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ned Sherrin, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Ballheimer	Score	Jim Ainsworth	Others	Max.
1	BNESIRXED	BENDIER	7 – 7	INBREED	INBREEDS, INDEXERS	8
2	MALGTEONP	MEGATON	14 – 14	MONTAGE	MAGNETO, OMENTAL*, POLENTA*, TANGELO*, TELAMON*	15
3	YNRIFDAWU	UNWARY	20 – 20	UNFAIR	DURIAN*, INWARD*, RUNWAY*	21
4	25 1 2 9 5 10 → 726	726 (((2 x 10) + 9) x 25) + 1	30 – 30	726 (((2 x 10) + 9) x 25) + 1		31
5	SEJDTAEVO	DEVOTES	37 – 37	DEVOTES		38
6	LTEGTISGU	gutties ☓	37 – 44	UGLIEST	GLUIEST*	45
7	COQRSEEMS	SCREES	43 – 50	SCORES	CESSER*, COMERS*, COMESS*, CORSES*, CROSSE*, RECESS*	51
8	25 10 8 3 6 9 → 606	606 (8 x 3 x 25) + 6	53 – 60	606 (8 x 3 x 25) + 6		61
9	CANDIRIOT	INDICATOR (28 seconds)	63 – 60			71