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'''Episode 2795''' was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 42]]. | '''Episode 2795''' was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of [[Series 42]]. | ||
| − | [[David Ballheimer]] played [[John Hastings]], with John Hastings winning 46 | + | [[David Ballheimer]] played [[John Hastings]], with John Hastings winning {{score|46|45}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. |
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| + | NOTE: Hastings' offering of {{word|DROSSIER}} was allowed, given the rulings around two-syllable comparatives and superlatives had yet to been codified. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
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{{R-letters |3 |MDUTLEHSI|HUSTLED |MILDEST |MUSTELID* | 22|15 | 24}} | {{R-letters |3 |MDUTLEHSI|HUSTLED |MILDEST |MUSTELID* | 22|15 | 24}} | ||
{{R-numbers |4 | 75|6|2|8|9|9| 527 | {{R-numbers |4 | 75|6|2|8|9|9| 527 | ||
| − | |527|sol1= | + | |527|sol1=(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6 |
| − | |527|sol2= | + | |527|sol2=(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6 |
|32|25|34}} | |32|25|34}} | ||
{{R-letters |5 |GVNAESFEG|ENGAGES |FANGS |AVENGES | 39|25 | 41}} | {{R-letters |5 |GVNAESFEG|ENGAGES |FANGS |AVENGES | 39|25 | 41}} | ||
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{{R-numbers |8 | 50|10|9|3|10|1| 877 | {{R-numbers |8 | 50|10|9|3|10|1| 877 | ||
|870 | |870 | ||
| − | |880|sol2= | + | |880|sol2=(3 × 9 + 10 + 1 + 50) × 10 |
|cv=874 | |cv=874 | ||
| − | |other=877|solother= | + | |other=877|solother=(10 × 10 + 3) × 9 − 50 |
|45|46|65}} | |45|46|65}} | ||
{{R-conundrum|9|RUPHCIDER|c1time=28.75|c1sol=herpicuder {{x}}|sol=CHIRRUPED|45|46|75}} | {{R-conundrum|9|RUPHCIDER|c1time=28.75|c1sol=herpicuder {{x}}|sol=CHIRRUPED|45|46|75}} | ||
Latest revision as of 11:10, 21 June 2026
Episode 2795 was broadcast on 21 June 2000, and was the first semi-final of Series 42.
David Ballheimer played John Hastings, with John Hastings winning 46 – 45. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
NOTE: Hastings' offering of DROSSIER was allowed, given the rulings around two-syllable comparatives and superlatives had yet to been codified.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Ballheimer | Score | John Hastings | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STAYLTEIR | STATELY | 7 – 0 | statlier ☓ | ALTERITY*, STRAITLY* | 8 |
| 2 | PNHAETZON | PANTHEON | 15 – 8 | PANTHEON | 16 | |
| 3 | MDUTLEHSI | HUSTLED | 22 – 15 | MILDEST | MUSTELID* | 24 |
| 4 | 75 6 2 8 9 9 → 527 | 527
(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6 |
32 – 25 | 527
(9 − 2) × 75 + 8 − 6 |
|
34 |
| 5 | GVNAESFEG | ENGAGES | 39 – 25 | FANGS | AVENGES | 41 |
| 6 | FRISROSED | DOSSIER | 39 – 33 | DROSSIER | 49 | |
| 7 | LPWUIKCEG | PICKLE | 45 – 39 | PICKLE | 55 | |
| 8 | 50 10 9 3 10 1 → 877 | 870 | 45 – 46 | 880
(3 × 9 + 10 + 1 + 50) × 10 |
CV: 874 Best: 877 = (10 × 10 + 3) × 9 − 50 |
65 |
| 9 | RUPHCIDER | herpicuder ☓
(28.75 seconds) |
45 – 46 | CHIRRUPED | 75 |
