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'''Episode 2795''' was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 42]].
 
'''Episode 2795''' was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 42]].
  
[[David Ballheimer]] played [[John Hastings]], with John Hastings winning 46 - 45. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
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[[David Ballheimer]] played [[John Hastings]], with John Hastings winning {{score|46|45}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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{{R-letters  |3 |MDUTLEHSI|HUSTLED  |MILDEST  |MUSTELID*          | 22|15 | 24}}
 
{{R-letters  |3 |MDUTLEHSI|HUSTLED  |MILDEST  |MUSTELID*          | 22|15 | 24}}
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 75|6|2|8|9|9| 527
 
{{R-numbers  |4 | 75|6|2|8|9|9| 527
|527|sol1=((9 - 2) × 75) + 8 - 6
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|527|sol1=(9 2) × 75 + 8 6
|527|sol2=((9 - 2) × 75) + 8 - 6
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|527|sol2=(9 2) × 75 + 8 6
 
|32|25|34}}
 
|32|25|34}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |GVNAESFEG|ENGAGES  |FANGS    |AVENGES            | 39|25 | 41}}
 
{{R-letters  |5 |GVNAESFEG|ENGAGES  |FANGS    |AVENGES            | 39|25 | 41}}
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{{R-numbers  |8 | 50|10|9|3|10|1| 877
 
{{R-numbers  |8 | 50|10|9|3|10|1| 877
 
|870
 
|870
|880|sol2=((3 × 9) + 10 + 1 + 50) × 10
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|880|sol2=(3 × 9 + 10 + 1 + 50) × 10
 
|cv=874
 
|cv=874
|other=877|solother=(((10 × 10) + 3) × 9) - 50
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|other=877|solother=(10 × 10 + 3) × 9 50
 
|45|46|65}}
 
|45|46|65}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|RUPHCIDER|c1time=28.75|c1sol=herpicuder {{x}}|sol=CHIRRUPED|45|46|75}}
 
{{R-conundrum|9|RUPHCIDER|c1time=28.75|c1sol=herpicuder {{x}}|sol=CHIRRUPED|45|46|75}}

Revision as of 23:37, 2 August 2011

Episode 2795 was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of Series 42.

David Ballheimer played John Hastings, with John Hastings winning 46 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Ballheimer Score John Hastings Others Max.
1 STAYLTEIR STATELY 7 – 0 statlier ☓ ALTERITY*, STRAITLY* 8
2 PNHAETZON PANTHEON 15 – 8 PANTHEON 16
3 MDUTLEHSI HUSTLED 22 – 15 MILDEST MUSTELID* 24
4 75 6 2 8 9 9 → 527 527
(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6
32 – 25 527
(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6


34
5 GVNAESFEG ENGAGES 39 – 25 FANGS AVENGES 41
6 FRISROSED DOSSIER 39 – 33 DROSSIER 49
7 LPWUIKCEG PICKLE 45 – 39 PICKLE 55
8 50 10 9 3 10 1 → 877 870 45 – 46 880
(3 × 9 + 10 + 1 + 50) × 10

CV: 874 Best: 877 = (10 × 10 + 3) × 9 − 50

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9 RUPHCIDER herpicuder ☓
(28.75 seconds)
45 – 46 CHIRRUPED 75