Episode 2757
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Episode 2757 was broadcast on 20 April 2000, as part of Series 42.
Rodney Marrison played Roger Allison, with Rodney Marrison winning 68 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rodney Marrison | Score | Roger Allison | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JTRAEAXSL | EXALTS | 6 – 6 | EXTRAS | ALERTS*, ALTARS*, ALTERS*, ARTELS*, ASTRAL*, LAXEST*, LATERS*, RATELS*, SALTER*, SLATER*, STALER*, STELAR*, TARSAL*, TAXERS* | 6 |
| 2 | DKNEIOEYW | DONKEY | 12 – 12 | DONKEY | KIDNEY*, OINKED, WINKED* | 12 |
| 3 | HTRAIEMSG | MIRAGES | 19 – 12 | STREAM | MAGISTER*, MIGRATES, STERIGMA* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 10 7 9 5 5 → 799 | 799
75 × 10 + 7 × 5 + 9 + 5 |
29 – 12 | 800 |
|
30 |
| SST | TEARUN | NATURE | ||||
| 5 | LUDOEZCNA | LANCED | 35 – 18 | CANDLE | CALZONE*, CELADON*, UNLACED | 37 |
| 6 | BRTIEOSPL | TRIPLES | 42 – 18 | SPRITE | STROBILE | 45 |
| 7 | FGSAIEPIR | PRAISE | 48 – 24 | PRAISE | FAIRIES | 52 |
| 8 | 100 3 1 6 2 9 → 690 | 690
(9 − 2) × 100 − (6 + 1 + 3) |
58 – 34 | 690
(6 + 1) × 100 − (9 + 3 − 2) |
|
62 |
| 9 | SILLYFEET | LIFESTYLE
(12.25 seconds) |
68 – 34 | 72 | ||
