Episode 2742

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Episode 2742 was broadcast on 30 March 2000, as part of Series 42.

Rachel Plumridge played John Rogers, with Rachel Plumridge winning 55 – 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Rachel Plumridge	Score	John Rogers	Others	Max.
1	GRIEYPBIG	BIGGER	0 – 7	PIGGERY		7
2	NAGAERDOT	GARDEN	6 – 13	DANGER	DRAGONET	15
3	DINEAWDRM	REMAIN	12 – 19	WANDER	ADMIRED*, DANDIER*, DRAINED, WIREMAN*	22
4	25 2 1 6 9 9 → 759	759 (6 + 9) × 2 × 25 + 9	22 – 19	—		32
SST	TRAILLBIN				BRILLIANT
5	CEFISROSX	CROSS	22 – 25	SCORES	FRESCOS*	39
6	LCNEUHTLA	LAUNCH	28 – 31	LAUNCH	HELLCAT*, UNLATCH	46
7	GSERTIAVT	TARGETS	35 – 31	TIGERS	VIRGATES	54
8	50 2 10 9 5 8 → 524	524 (50 + 2) × 10 + 9 − 5	45 – 41	524 50 × 10 + (5 − 2) × 8		64
9	GERMSENSE	MESSENGER (6.25 seconds)	55 – 41			74