Episode 2838

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Episode 2838 was broadcast on 13 September 2000, as part of Series 43.

Michele Backman played David Healey, with David Healey winning 52 – 51. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Michele Backman	Score	David Healey	Others	Max.
1	FPORSEDTA	FROSTED	7 – 7	SPORTED	ADOPTERS*, PASTORED*, READOPTS*	8
2	CKNEIPQDA	PANICKED	15 – 15	PANICKED		16
3	STERLIRWO	WORRIES	22 – 22	LOITERS	TWIRLERS*	24
4	100 4 5 2 9 8 → 675	672 (4 + 2) × 100 + 9 × 8	29 – 29	672 (4 + 2) × 100 + 9 × 8	CV: 676 Best: 675 = 100 ÷ 4 × 9 × (5 − 2)	34
5	TSMAUDGNE	NUDGES	35 – 35	DAUNTS	AUGMENTS, MUTAGENS*	42
6	LCIYRAHEC	CLERIC	41 – 35	HAIRY	ACRYLIC*, CALICHE*, CHALICE*, CHARILY*, CHARLIE	49
7	VSNOITBFA	FAINTS	41 – 42	BASTION	OBTAINS	56
8	100 9 8 9 3 6 → 392	—	41 – 52	392 (3 + 9 ÷ 9) × 100 − 8		66
9	CANNONDUE	ANNOUNCED (11.75 seconds)	51 – 52			76