Episode 2733

Episode 2733 was broadcast on 17 March 2000, as part of Series 42.

Wil Ransome played Terence O'Farrell, with Terence O'Farrell winning 48 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gabby Yorath, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Wil Ransome	Score	Terence O'Farrell	Others	Max.
1	CDNOEIHRT	CORDITE	7 – 0	INCHED	CHONDRITE, THRENODIC*	18
2	SLAEPYOXV	PALES	12 – 5	PALES	SAVELOY	25
3	LWCUIETNS	ENLIST	18 – 11	INSULT	CUTLINES*, TUNICLES	33
4	4 1 5 10 10 9 → 262	260 ☓	18 – 11	—	CV: 264 Best: 262 = (10 + 10 + 5 + 4) × 9 + 1	43
SST	EVILBEE				BELIEVE
5	DMOERGIJA	ROAMED	24 – 17	ROAMED	IDEOGRAM	51
6	HPLEIERNB	REPEL	24 – 23	HELPER	HEREIN, HIRPLE, INHERE, LIERNE, PENILE, RELINE, REPINE*	57
7	SOTACZWET	COAST	29 – 28	COAST	COSTATE	64
8	50 75 100 6 2 2 → 451	451 75 × 6 + 2 ÷ 2	39 – 38	451 75 × 6 + 2 ÷ 2		74
9	TEACUPNUT		39 – 48	PUNCTUATE (4.25 seconds)		84