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Episode 2738
From Countdown
Episode 2738 was broadcast on 24 March 2000, as part of Series 42.
Terence O'Farrell played Neil McHale, with Terence O'Farrell winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Terence O'Farrell | Score | Neil McHale | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TLAESROHU | HUSTLER | 7 – 7 | HARLOTS | LOATHERS, RATHOLES* | 8 |
| 2 | NDIWEAMGP | DAMPING | 14 – 7 | PAWING | WINDAGE* | 15 |
| 3 | FBIELNASI | FINALISE | 22 – 7 | FINALES | 23 | |
| 4 | 75 10 2 5 1 6 → 130 | 130
2 × 75 − (6 − 1 + 5 + 10) |
32 – 17 | 130
(75 − 10) × 2 |
|
33 |
| SST | TICTINDS | DISTINCT | ||||
| 5 | DGTEARXOV | GRATED | 38 – 23 | GRATED | OVERTAX | 40 |
| 6 | CYIENGACD | CYANIDE | 38 – 31 | DECAYING | ACCEDING | 48 |
| 7 | TRUISOTRA | SUITOR | 38 – 38 | TOURIST | TRAITORS | 56 |
| 8 | 100 9 8 2 9 7 → 530 | 531
(7 − 2) × (100 + 8) − 9 |
45 – 38 | 526 |
CV: 530 = 7 × 9 × (8 + 2) − 100 |
66 |
| 9 | TARACREEK | retracker ☓
(27.25 seconds) |
45 – 38 | racketeer ☓
(1.5 seconds) |
CARETAKER | 76 |
