Episode 2826
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Episode 2826 was broadcast on 22 August 2000, as part of Series 43.
Sheila Reid played Irene Daley, with Sheila Reid winning 60 – 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Andrea McLean, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sheila Reid | Score | Irene Daley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NKVEAEWTS | KNAVES | 6 – 6 | WEAVES | WEAKENS, WEAKEST* | 7 |
| 2 | TAGBIODSE | BOASTED | 13 – 6 | BADGES | GODETIAS | 15 |
| 3 | RMLMAIENF | MINERAL | 20 – 13 | INFLAME | INFLAMER, RIFLEMAN | 23 |
| 4 | 50 6 9 5 6 3 → 817 | — | 20 – 13 | — |
Best: 817 = (9 × 6 × 6 − 50) × 3 − 5 |
33 |
| 5 | WICVAURGE | WAIVER | 26 – 19 | WAVIER | CAGIER*, EARWIG, GUIVER*, VAGUER*, VIRGAE* | 39 |
| 6 | NTSROAIGH | ORGANIST | 34 – 27 | ROASTING | ORANGISH*, SHORTING, STAGHORN*, TRASHING* | 47 |
| 7 | DCSEATIJP | PASTED | 40 – 33 | PASTED | ASEPTIC, DACITES*, DEPICTS, PACIEST* | 54 |
| 8 | 50 100 8 10 3 6 → 503 | 503
50 × 10 + 3 |
50 – 43 | 503
50 × 10 + 3 |
|
64 |
| 9 | DEARPUSSS | SURPASSED
(2.5 seconds) |
60 – 43 | 74 |