Episode 2866
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Episode 2866 was broadcast on 23 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
Andrew Ferguson played Tony Fodder, with Andrew Ferguson winning 62 – 34. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Andrew Ferguson | Score | Tony Fodder | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NDTIEAGSE | SEDATING | 8 – 0 | INSTEAD | DESIGNATE | 18 |
| 2 | CRIVOMLEH | CLOVER | 14 – 0 | VOICE | CHERVIL | 25 |
| 3 | LSDOIETUR | SOLITUDE | 22 – 8 | SOLITUDE | DILUTERS*, LURIDEST*, OUTLIERS*, OUTRIDES*, OUTSIDER | 33 |
| 4 | 25 4 8 10 6 5 → 375 | 375 ☓ | 22 – 18 | 375
(10 + 5) × 25 |
|
43 |
| 5 | NSEORCATD | ANCESTOR | 30 – 18 | TRACED | NOTECARDS*, TRANSCODE* | 61 |
| 6 | WNCIEATFE | INFECT | 36 – 18 | ANTIC | FAIENCE*, FIANCEE | 68 |
| 7 | GRSAIXPFE | GRAPES | 42 – 24 | GRAPES | ASPIRE, FERIAS*, FIXERS*, FRAISE*, GAPERS*, GASPER*, GRIEFS*, GRIPES, PAGERS*, PAGRIS*, PARGES*, PRAISE*, PRAXIS*, PREFIX, SPARGE* | 74 |
| 8 | 50 7 3 6 4 1 → 706 | 706
(7 + 3 + 4) × 50 + 6 |
52 – 34 | 706
(3 − 1) × 7 × 50 + 6 |
|
84 |
| 9 | NNICEGIRL | RECLINING
(20 seconds) |
62 – 34 | 94 |
