Episode 2743
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Episode 2743 was broadcast on 31 March 2000, as part of Series 42.
Rachel Plumridge played Jack Kitchen, with Rachel Plumridge winning 65 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rachel Plumridge | Score | Jack Kitchen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TRSEAOPST | PROSTATES | 18 – 0 | POSTERS | 18 | |
| 2 | ZMNIEJBEC | MINCE | 23 – 0 | BEEN | ICEMEN | 24 |
| 3 | MUAKDRTIL | TRAIL | 28 – 5 | TRIAL | MUDLARK | 31 |
| 4 | 50 9 10 8 4 2 → 390 | 390
50 × 8 − 10 |
38 – 15 | 390
50 × 8 − 10 |
|
41 |
| SST | CATAUL | ACTUAL | ||||
| 5 | QHSEOPAYD | SHAPED | 44 – 21 | SHAPED | EPHODS*, HASPED*, PHASED*, POSHED*, SOAPED, SPAYED* | 47 |
| 6 | EOALNWFNS | LOANS | 49 – 26 | FALSE | ANOLES*, FELONS, LOWANS*, NELSON* | 53 |
| 7 | VLREUGOCI | GROVEL | 55 – 32 | GROVEL | VIRGULE | 60 |
| 8 | 75 9 4 1 2 6 → 739 | 739
(75 − 2) × (4 + 6) + 9 |
65 – 32 | 738 |
|
70 |
| 9 | ARDENTDOO | 65 – 32 | DEODORANT | 80 | ||