Episode 2889
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Episode 2889 was broadcast on 23 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Chris Connan played John Barber, with John Barber winning 34 – 32. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Connan | Score | John Barber | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RICTEBNOJ | RICE | 0 – 6 | JOINER | INJECTOR | 8 |
| 2 | CSBEAYWIE | BASIC | 5 – 6 | BASE | CEIBAS* | 14 |
| 3 | MORUGELTR | MORGUE | 5 – 13 | GOURMET | GROUTER | 21 |
| 4 | 75 4 3 10 2 7 → 568 | 568
75 × 7 + 4 × 10 + 3 |
15 – 13 | 572 |
|
31 |
| 5 | DPSAITASE | despise ☓ | 15 – 20 | PASTIES | ADIPATES*, DIASTASE* | 39 |
| 6 | LIRETPUDG | PURGED | 15 – 27 | PUDGIER | DILUTER*, GUILDER*, TRIPLED* | 46 |
| 7 | DSDTOAERM | ROASTED | 22 – 34 | ROASTED | DEODARS*, DOTARDS*, MADDERS*, MADDEST*, MAESTRO, RADOMES*, SMARTED*, STARDOM, STORMED*, TORSADE*, TSARDOM* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 9 2 7 8 4 → 630 | 624 ☓ | 22 – 34 | — |
CV: 630 = (50 + 9 + 4) × (8 + 2) |
63 |
| 9 | HIBSAGINN | BANISHING
(12.5 seconds) |
32 – 34 | 73 |
