Episode 2715
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Episode 2715 was broadcast on 22 February 2000, as part of Series 42.
David Ballheimer played Barbara Curr, with David Ballheimer winning 40 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Penny Smith, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Ballheimer | Score | Barbara Curr | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RISDTENLO | SOLDIER | 7 – 7 | LOITERS | TENDRILS | 8 |
| 2 | ZAMHPEIAL | IMPALA | 13 – 7 | PHIAL | APHELIA | 15 |
| 3 | TFOSRUNVE | FOSTER | 19 – 13 | FOUNTS | FORTUNES | 23 |
| 4 | 25 4 4 5 7 1 → 915 | 916
(5 × 7 + 1) × 25 + 4 × 4 |
26 – 20 | 916
(25 × 4 + 1) × (5 + 4) + 7 |
CV: 915 = (7 × 25 + 4 + 4) × 5 |
33 |
| SST | QURNFEET | FREQUENT | ||||
| 5 | CIPTEAWDE | DEPICT | 32 – 20 | CAWED | APIECE*, DACITE*, DECEIT*, IDEATE*, PEEWIT, PIECED*, WAITED* | 39 |
| 6 | VGIRSONMA | SAVORING | 40 – 20 | rovings ☓ | ORGANISM* | 47 |
| 7 | NISBWREED | REWINDS | 40 – 28 | INBREEDS | WIDENERS* | 55 |
| 8 | 100 2 2 6 9 3 → 854 | 852 ☓ | 40 – 28 | 856 ☓ |
CV: 854 = ((6 − 2) × 100 + 3 × 9) × 2 |
65 |
| 9 | HOPRESULT | 40 – 28 | UPHOLSTER | 75 | ||
