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'''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final. | '''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final. | ||
− | [[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning | + | [[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|101|72}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]]. |
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+ | This was the last time that a [[century]] was scored in a 14-round game. See the [[List of 14-round scores over 100]]. | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== | ||
{{Rounds-start|Michael Calder|John Hastings}} | {{Rounds-start|Michael Calder|John Hastings}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |1 |YNGOOIMLB|MYOGLOBIN|boomingly {{x}} | |18|0|18}} | + | {{R-letters |1 |YNGOOIMLB|MYOGLOBIN|boomingly {{x}}| | 18|0 | 18}} |
− | {{R-letters |2 |RPSEAXFIB|BRIEFS|PRAISE |PREFABS*|24|6|25}} | + | {{R-letters |2 |RPSEAXFIB|BRIEFS |PRAISE |PREFABS* | 24|6 | 25}} |
{{R-numbers |3 | 25|8|6|1|3|2| 996 | {{R-numbers |3 | 25|8|6|1|3|2| 996 | ||
− | |997|sol1= | + | |997|sol1=(6 − 1) × 8 × 25 − 3 |
− | |995|sol2= | + | |995|sol2=(3 + 2) × 8 × 25 − (6 − 1) |
− | |other=996|solother= | + | |cv=997 |
+ | |other=996|solother=(25 × 3 + 8) × 2 × 6 | ||
|31|13|35}} | |31|13|35}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK |KEENER*, NECKER | + | {{R-letters |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK |KEENER*, NECKER | 31|17 | 41}} |
− | {{R-letters |5 |TNDAILDEW|DILATED|WETLAND |TIDELAND*|38|24|49}} | + | {{R-letters |5 |TNDAILDEW|DILATED |WETLAND |TIDELAND* | 38|24 | 49}} |
{{R-numbers |6 | 25|3|3|7|1|2| 869 | {{R-numbers |6 | 25|3|3|7|1|2| 869 | ||
− | |871|sol1= | + | |871|sol1=7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1 |
− | |871|sol2= | + | |871|sol2=7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1 |
− | |other=870|solother= | + | |cv=870 |
+ | |other=870|solother=(25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2) | ||
|45|31|56}} | |45|31|56}} | ||
− | {{R-conundrum|7 |QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}} | + | {{R-conundrum|7|QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}} |
− | {{R-letters |8 |TRZUASWED|STEWARD|DRAWS| |62|31|73}} | + | {{R-letters |8 |TRZUASWED|STEWARD |DRAWS | | 62|31 | 73}} |
− | {{R-letters |9 |TFTHOIEAS|FATTIES|TOASTIE |ATHEIST | + | {{R-letters |9 |TFTHOIEAS|FATTIES |TOASTIE |ATHEIST, FATTISH*, HOTTIES*, STAITHE*| 69|38 | 80}} |
{{R-numbers |10| 100|2|8|8|2|1| 576 | {{R-numbers |10| 100|2|8|8|2|1| 576 | ||
− | |576|sol1= | + | |576|sol1=(100 − 8 ÷ 2) × (8 − 2) |
− | |576|sol2= | + | |576|sol2=(8 − 2) × 100 − 8 × (2 + 1) |
|79|48|90}} | |79|48|90}} | ||
− | {{R-letters |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST|RICHEST | | + | {{R-letters |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST |RICHEST |GOTCHERS* | 86|55 | 98}} |
− | {{R-letters |12|YTSNAEAVR|TAVERNAS|STARVE | |94|55| | + | {{R-letters |12|YTSNAEAVR|TAVERNAS |STARVE | | 94|55 |106}} |
{{R-numbers |13| 50|100|25|75|3|2| 422 | {{R-numbers |13| 50|100|25|75|3|2| 422 | ||
− | |423|sol1= | + | |423|sol1=(100 + 50) × 3 − 25 − 2 |
− | |423|sol2= | + | |423|sol2=(3 + 2) × 100 − 75 − 50 ÷ 25 |
− | |other=422|solother=( | + | |cv=423 |
− | |101|62| | + | |other=422|solother=(100 + 75 + 50) × 2 − 25 − 3 |
− | {{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72| | + | |101|62|116}} |
+ | {{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72|126}} | ||
+ | {{Rounds-end}} | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:2797}} | {{DEFAULTSORT:2797}} | ||
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[[Category:Episodes in Series 42]] | [[Category:Episodes in Series 42]] | ||
− | [[Category:Grand finals | + | [[Category:Grand finals]] |
[[Category:14-round scores over 100]] | [[Category:14-round scores over 100]] | ||
[[Category:14-round games]] | [[Category:14-round games]] |
Latest revision as of 23:57, 10 October 2020
Episode 2797 was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the Series 42 grand final.
Michael Calder played John Hastings, with Michael Calder winning 101 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
This was the last time that a century was scored in a 14-round game. See the List of 14-round scores over 100.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | John Hastings | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | YNGOOIMLB | MYOGLOBIN | 18 – 0 | boomingly ☓ | 18 | |
2 | RPSEAXFIB | BRIEFS | 24 – 6 | PRAISE | PREFABS* | 25 |
3 | 25 8 6 1 3 2 → 996 | 997
(6 − 1) × 8 × 25 − 3 |
31 – 13 | 995
(3 + 2) × 8 × 25 − (6 − 1) |
CV: 997 Best: 996 = (25 × 3 + 8) × 2 × 6 |
35 |
4 | RCKQEEECN | recence ☓ | 31 – 17 | NECK | KEENER*, NECKER | 41 |
5 | TNDAILDEW | DILATED | 38 – 24 | WETLAND | TIDELAND* | 49 |
6 | 25 3 3 7 1 2 → 869 | 871
7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1 |
45 – 31 | 871
7 × (3 + 2) × 25 − 3 − 1 |
CV: 870 Best: 870 = (25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2) |
56 |
7 | QUIZGENES | SQUEEZING
(2.25 seconds) |
55 – 31 | 66 | ||
8 | TRZUASWED | STEWARD | 62 – 31 | DRAWS | 73 | |
9 | TFTHOIEAS | FATTIES | 69 – 38 | TOASTIE | ATHEIST, FATTISH*, HOTTIES*, STAITHE* | 80 |
10 | 100 2 8 8 2 1 → 576 | 576
(100 − 8 ÷ 2) × (8 − 2) |
79 – 48 | 576
(8 − 2) × 100 − 8 × (2 + 1) |
|
90 |
11 | CHSEIGROT | GORIEST | 86 – 55 | RICHEST | GOTCHERS* | 98 |
12 | YTSNAEAVR | TAVERNAS | 94 – 55 | STARVE | 106 | |
13 | 50 100 25 75 3 2 → 422 | 423
(100 + 50) × 3 − 25 − 2 |
101 – 62 | 423
(3 + 2) × 100 − 75 − 50 ÷ 25 |
CV: 423 Best: 422 = (100 + 75 + 50) × 2 − 25 − 3 |
116 |
14 | TYREDHEAD | 101 – 72 | DEHYDRATE
(3 seconds) |
126 |