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Episode 2796
From Countdown
Episode 2796 was broadcast on 22 June 2000, and was the second semi-final of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Terence O'Farrell, with Michael Calder winning 55 – 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SCRAPHEAP was listed in the dictionary as 2 words.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Terence O'Farrell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NWAONTEVA | OVATE | 0 – 6 | WANTON | NEWTON*, NOVATE*, NOVENA | 6 |
| 2 | SDUECXOAY | CAUSED | 6 – 12 | CAUSED | CAUDEX*, CAUSEY*, CAYUSE*, COAXED, COAXES*, COUDES*, DECAYS*, DECOYS, ESCUDO*, EXODUS*, SAUCED* | 12 |
| 3 | IEATBRPGO | BOATER | 12 – 12 | PRATE | BEARPIT, GOATIER*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER*, PROBATE | 19 |
| 4 | 100 6 10 9 10 3 → 397 | 397
(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 |
22 – 22 | 397
(10 − 6) × 100 − 3 |
|
29 |
| 5 | RCIESLMOT | MORTICES | 30 – 22 | CRIMES | CLOISTER*, CORTILES*, CORMLETS*, COSTLIER | 37 |
| 6 | BJRNUEQID | INJURED | 37 – 22 | BURIED | 44 | |
| 7 | TNAEFKISL | LANKIEST | 45 – 30 | INFLATES | FLAKIEST* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 3 1 5 5 9 → 626 | 626
(100 + 5) × (9 − 3) − (5 − 1) |
55 – 40 | 626
(9 − 3) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | PAPERCASH | 55 – 40 | SCRAPHEAP | 72 |
