Episode 2837
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Episode 2837 was broadcast on 12 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
Sybil Thomson played Michele Backman, with Michele Backman winning 59 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sybil Thomson | Score | Michele Backman | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MRSIEALTC | SALTIER | 0 – 8 | CLIMATES | ARTICLES*, CLAIMERS*, CLEMATIS*, MARLIEST*, MATRICES*, METRICAL*, MIRACLES, RECITALS, RECLAIMS* | 8 |
| 2 | WSOHAERHI | SHOWIER | 7 – 15 | SHOWIER | WASHIER*, WHORISH* | 15 |
| 3 | PBKEAUZCW | BACK | 11 – 19 | CUBE | PUCKA*, WACKE* | 20 |
| 4 | 75 5 6 4 7 10 → 351 | — | 11 – 29 | 351
75 × 4 + 10 × 5 + 7 − 6 |
|
30 |
| 5 | TNEIMRSUC | MUSTIER | 18 – 36 | MUSTIER | CENTRISM*, CENTRUMS*, TERMINUS | 38 |
| 6 | NVTEIASDG | SEDATING | 26 – 36 | VISAGE | DEVIANTS, STEADING*, VINTAGES* | 46 |
| 7 | TFROETARG | FORAGER | 26 – 44 | GARROTTE | FROTTAGE | 54 |
| 8 | 100 50 9 2 2 1 → 717 | 709 ☓ | 26 – 49 | 725
(9 − 2) × 100 + 50 ÷ 2 |
CV: 718 = (9 − 2) × (100 − 1) + 50 ÷ 2 |
61 |
| 9 | SENSEGERM | 26 – 59 | MESSENGER
(2 seconds) |
71 |
