Episode 2796
From Countdown
Episode 2796 was broadcast on 22 June 2000, and was the second semi-final of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Terence O'Farrell, with Michael Calder winning 55 - 40. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as SCRAPHEAP is listed in the dictionary as 2 words.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Terence O'Farrell | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NWAONTEVA | OVATE | 0 – 6 | WANTON | NOVENA, NEWTON*, NOVATE* | 6 |
| 2 | SDUECXOAY | CAUSED | 6 – 12 | CAUSED | DECOYS, COAXED, CAUDEX*, SAUCED*, CAUSEY*, CAYUSE*, COAXES*, DECAYS*, COUDES*, ESCUDO*, EXODUS* | 12 |
| 3 | IEATBRPGO | BOATER | 12 – 12 | PRATE | PROBATE, BEARPIT, GOATIER*, PORTAGE*, POTAGER* | 19 |
| 4 | 100 6 10 9 10 3 → 397 | 397
((10 - 6) x 100) - 3 |
22 – 22 | 397
((10 - 6) x 100) - 3 |
|
29 |
| 5 | RCIESLMOT | MORTICES | 30 – 22 | CRIMES | COSTLIER, CLOISTER*, CORTILES*, CORMLETS* | 37 |
| 6 | BJRNUEQID | INJURED | 37 – 22 | BURIED | BINDER | 44 |
| 7 | TNAEFKISL | LANKIEST | 45 – 30 | INFLATES | FLAKIEST* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 3 1 5 5 9 → 626 | 626
((100 + 5) x (9 - 3)) - (5 - 1) |
55 – 40 | 626
((9 - 3) x 100) + (5 x 5) + 1 |
|
62 |
| 9 | PAPERCASH | 55 – 40 | SCRAPHEAP | 72 |
