Episode 2796

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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) × 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