Episode 2701

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Episode 2701 was broadcast on 2 February 2000, as part of Series 42.

Michael Calder played Clarissa Caröe, with Michael Calder winning 56 - 46, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Don Black, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	Michael Calder	Score	Clarissa Caröe	Others	Max.
1	HSTLPAEIE	PETALS	6 – 6	PALEST	EPILATES, HEELTAPS*	8
2	MWRTAIOUD	RATIO	11 – 11	RATIO	AUDITOR, MUDWORT*, OUTWARD	15
3	IEASJDLTR	LARDIEST	19 – 19	LARDIEST		23
4	3 7 5 9 10 4 → 974	970 (((7 + 4) x 9) - (5 - 3)) x 10	26 – 19	—	CV: 975 Best: 973 = (((10 + 5) x 9) + 4) x 7	30
5	NFIOEARYD	ANEROID	33 – 26	FORAYED	FEODARY*	37
6	MGNGIEOLO	LOOMING	40 – 33	LOOMING	GLOOMING	45
7	BTYDNAEAT	ABATED	46 – 39	ABATED	ABEYANT	52
8	75 25 50 100 8 3 → 818	821	46 – 46	816 ((50 / 25) + 100) x 8	CV: 819 = (((50 / 25) + 100) x 8) + 3 Best: 818 = (((75 x 3) - 8) x (100 / 25)) - 50	62
9	SKINTEASE		46 – 46	teakiness ☓ (21 seconds)	SNEAKIEST	72
TB	GRAPELINE	REPEALING (6.25 seconds)	56 – 46			72