Episode 2712
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Episode 2712 was broadcast on 17 February 2000, as part of Series 42.
David Ballheimer played Jason Witcher, with David Ballheimer winning 72 – 62. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Ballheimer | Score | Jason Witcher | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PVANSIRTU | STRAIN | 6 – 6 | TRAINS | PURITANS | 8 |
| 2 | SCEKROGED | CODGERS | 13 – 13 | DOCKERS | DECOKES*, GECKOES, RECODES* | 15 |
| 3 | MSANBEGIF | BEAMING | 20 – 20 | BEAMING | ENIGMAS, FAMINES*, GAMINES*, SEAMING* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 5 5 2 3 4 → 168 | 168
(50 + 2 + 4) × 3 |
30 – 30 | 168
(50 + 2 + 4) × 3 |
|
32 |
| SST | PHLOUD | UPHOLD | ||||
| 5 | NGSORELAM | MANGLERS | 38 – 38 | MANGLERS | ALMONERS, MEGARONS*, MONGRELS | 40 |
| 6 | RPEBGONRI | REBORING | 46 – 46 | REBORING | 48 | |
| 7 | THDAAELNY | HANDLE | 52 – 52 | HANDLE | DEATHLY, ETHANAL* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 6 10 2 8 1 → 173 | 173
(8 − 1) × 25 − 2 |
62 – 62 | 173
(6 + 1) × 25 − 2 |
|
65 |
| 9 | MENTALTOL | ALLOTMENT
(4.75 seconds) |
72 – 62 | 75 | ||
