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Episode 2797
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Episode 2797 was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the Series 42 grand final.
Michael Calder played John Hastings, with Michael Calder winning 101 - 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | John Hastings | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | YNGOOIMLB | MYOGLOBIN | 18 – 0 | boomingly ☓ | 18 | |
2 | RPSEAXFIB | BRIEFS | 24 – 6 | PRAISE | PREFABS* | 25 |
3 | 25 8 6 1 3 2 → 996 | 997 | 31 – 13 | 995 |
Best: 996 = ((25 × 3) + 8) × (6 × 2) |
35 |
4 | RCKQEEECN | recence ☓ | 31 – 17 | NECK | KEENER* | 41 |
5 | TNDAILDEW | DILATED | 38 – 24 | WETLAND | TIDELAND* | 49 |
6 | 25 3 3 7 1 2 → 869 | 871 | 45 – 31 | 871 |
Best: 870 = ((25 × 7) − 1) × (3 + 2) |
56 |
7 | QUIZGENES | SQUEEZING
(2.25 seconds) |
55 – 31 | 66 |