Episode 2828

Episode 2828 was broadcast on 24 August 2000, as part of Series 43.

David Williams played Tony McGill, with David Williams winning 78 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

This was the last time that a contestant scored over 75 in a standard 9-round game, excluding bonus points on Catsdown.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	David Williams	Score	Tony McGill	Others	Max.
1	DSRNOEUAI	ANODISER	8 – 0	UNDER	DENARIUS*, DINOSAUR	8
2	CQPGDEAOM	CAMPED	14 – 0	PAGED	COMPED, DECAMP, POMACE*, POMADE	14
3	TSNREIAGP	TRAPESING	32 – 0	straping ☓		32
4	25 6 8 2 3 10 → 412	412 (25 × 8 + 6) × 2	42 – 10	412 8 × 25 × 2 + 6 ÷ 3 + 10		42
5	HDVYLUEIT	TILED	47 – 15	YIELD	DILUTE, HILTED, LEVITY	48
6	NWHEAORSC	ANCHORS	54 – 22	ANCHORS	ARCHONS, CHENARS, COARSEN, CORNEAS, HOARSEN, OCHREAS, ORACHES, RANCHES, ROACHES, SENHORA*	55
7	EAIBZLSTC	ELASTIC	61 – 29	BLITZES	BASILECT*	63
8	25 5 8 1 6 3 → 943	944 (5 × 25 − (1 + 6)) × 8	68 – 29	926	CV: 942/944 Best: 943 = (25 − 5) × (8 × 6 − 1) + 3	73
9	SIOUXBONO	OBNOXIOUS (2 seconds)	78 – 29			83