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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Terence O'Farrell]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|55|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
 
[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[Terence O'Farrell]], with Michael Calder winning {{score|55|40}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
  
NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as {{word|SCRAPHEAP}} is listed in the dictionary as 2 words.
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NOTE: The conundrum was illegal as {{word|SCRAP HEAP}} is listed in the dictionary as 2 words.
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==

Revision as of 22:14, 7 November 2010

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 SCRAP HEAP 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) × 100 − 3
22 – 22 397
(10 − 6) × 100 − 3


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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) × (9 − 3) − (5 − 1)
55 – 40 626
(9 − 3) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 1


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9 PAPERCASH 55 – 40 SCRAPHEAP 72