Episode 2886
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Episode 2886 was broadcast on 20 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Angus Cook played Chris Connan, with Chris Connan winning 46 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Biagi, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Angus Cook | Score | Chris Connan | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SGMDOUIEC | MOUSE | 5 – 0 | codges ☓ | MEDICOS, MISCUED | 7 |
| 2 | TALRIESTY | RETAILS | 12 – 7 | RATTLES | ALTERITY, STRAITLY* | 15 |
| 3 | LQWOUDBIV | doubly ☓ | 12 – 12 | WOULD | BOVID*, BUILD* | 20 |
| 4 | 25 3 7 5 1 2 → 977 | — | 12 – 12 | — |
CV: 977 = (25 + 3) × 5 × 7 − 2 − 1 |
30 |
| 5 | GERLADETJ | TREADLE | 19 – 12 | leared ☓ | ALERTED, ALTERED, REGALED*, RELATED | 37 |
| 6 | RFSIOERNP | SPORE | 19 – 20 | PRISONER | PERFORIN* | 45 |
| 7 | LASTUECNX | CASTLE | 25 – 26 | CASTLE | CANTLES*, ELUANTS*, LANCETS, LUNATES*, LUXATES*, NUTCASE*, SULCATE*, UNLACES* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 1 5 6 9 2 → 533 | 533
(100 + 6) × 5 + 2 + 1 |
35 – 36 | 533
(100 + 6) × 5 + 2 + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | BLECBIRDS | 35 – 46 | SCRIBBLED
(11 seconds) |
72 |
