Episode 2887

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Episode 2887 was broadcast on 21 November 2000, as part of Series 43.

Chris Connan played Alison Padgett, with Chris Connan winning 51 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Biagi, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Chris Connan	Score	Alison Padgett	Others	Max.
1	RIHOKAPGP	OKAPI	5 – 0	PROP	KIPPAH*	6
2	WMTEAIVSN	WAVIEST	12 – 0	INVEST	INMATES, NAIVEST*, NATIVES*, VAINEST*	13
3	DESNUBYOF	BOUNDS	18 – 6	FOUNDS	FONDUES	20
4	100 9 1 3 10 5 → 145	145 100 + 9 × 5	28 – 16	145 100 + 9 × 5		30
5	RRNAEACVO	CRAVEN	34 – 16	variance ☓	OVERRAN	37
6	TENDILYEJ	LENT	34 – 22	JILTED	DYELINE, LENITED*	44
7	NTPAEORWI	PRONATE	41 – 29	PROTEIN	ATROPINE	52
8	50 5 8 2 10 1 → 528	528 (50 + 2) × 10 + 8	51 – 39	528 (50 + 2) × 10 + 8		62
9	CROMODOME		51 – 49	COMMODORE (18 seconds)		72