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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| | + | 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 |
|
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) × (9 − 3) − (5 − 1) |
55 – 40 | 626
(9 − 3) × 100 + 5 × 5 + 1 |
|
62 |
9 | PAPERCASH | 55 – 40 | SCRAPHEAP | 72 |