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'''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final.
 
'''Episode 2797''' was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the [[Series 42]] grand final.
  
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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning 101 – 72. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
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[[Michael Calder (Series 42)|Michael Calder]] played [[John Hastings]], with Michael Calder winning 101 – 72. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Joan Bakewell]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Damian Eadie]].
  
 
==Rounds==
 
==Rounds==
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|997|sol1=?
 
|997|sol1=?
 
|995|sol2=?
 
|995|sol2=?
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|other=996|solother=((25 × 3) + 8) × (6 × 2)
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|other=996|solother=(25 × 3 + 8) × 6 × 2
 
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|31|13|35}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK |KEENER*, NECKER*|31|17|41}}
 
{{R-letters  |4 |RCKQEEECN|recence {{x}}|NECK |KEENER*, NECKER*|31|17|41}}
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|871|sol1=?
 
|871|sol1=?
 
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|871|sol2=?
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|other=870|solother=((25 × 7) − 1) × (3 + 2)
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|other=870|solother=(25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2)
 
|45|31|56}}
 
|45|31|56}}
 
{{R-conundrum|7 |QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}}
 
{{R-conundrum|7 |QUIZGENES|c1time=2.25|c1sol=SQUEEZING|55|31|66}}
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|576|sol1=?
 
|576|sol1=?
 
|576|sol2=?
 
|576|sol2=?
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|other=576|solother=((100 × 2) − 8) × (2 + 1)
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|other=576|solother=(100 × 2 − 8) × (2 + 1)
 
|79|48|90}}
 
|79|48|90}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST|RICHEST |HECTORS*, HEROICS*, OSTRICH*|86|55|97}}
 
{{R-letters  |11|CHSEIGROT|GORIEST|RICHEST |HECTORS*, HEROICS*, OSTRICH*|86|55|97}}
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|423|sol1=?
 
|423|sol1=?
 
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|423|sol2=?
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|other=422|solother=((75 − 50) × 25) − (100 × 2 + 3)
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|other=422|solother=(75 − 50) × 25 − 100 × 2 − 3
 
|101|62|115}}
 
|101|62|115}}
 
{{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72|125}}
 
{{R-conundrum|14|TYREDHEAD|c2time=3|c2sol=DEHYDRATE|101|72|125}}

Revision as of 16:50, 27 November 2009

Episode 2797 was broadcast on 23 June 2000, and was the Series 42 grand final.

Michael Calder played John Hastings, with Michael Calder winning 101 – 72. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Michael Calder Score John Hastings Others Max.
1 YNGOOIMLB MYOGLOBIN 18 – 0 boomingly ☓ 18
2 RPSEAXFIB BRIEFS 24 – 6 PRAISE PREFABS* 25
3 25 8 6 1 3 2 → 996 997
?		 31 – 13 995
?

Best: 996 = (25 × 3 + 8) × 6 × 2

35
4 RCKQEEECN recence ☓ 31 – 17 NECK KEENER*, NECKER* 41
5 TNDAILDEW DILATED 38 – 24 WETLAND TIDELAND* 49
6 25 3 3 7 1 2 → 869 871
?		 45 – 31 871
?

Best: 870 = (25 × 7 − 1) × (3 + 2)

56
7 QUIZGENES SQUEEZING
(2.25 seconds)		 55 – 31 66
8 TRZUASWED STEWARD 62 – 31 DRAWS 73
9 TFTHOIEAS FATTIES 69 – 38 TOASTIE ATHEIST*, FATTISH*, HOTTIES* 80
10 100 2 8 8 2 1 → 576 576
?		 79 – 48 576
?

Best: 576 = (100 × 2 − 8) × (2 + 1)

90
11 CHSEIGROT GORIEST 86 – 55 RICHEST HECTORS*, HEROICS*, OSTRICH* 97
12 YTSNAEAVR TAVERNAS 94 – 55 STARVE 105
13 50 100 25 75 3 2 → 422 423
?		 101 – 62 423
?

Best: 422 = (75 − 50) × 25 − 100 × 2 − 3

115
14 TYREDHEAD 101 – 72 DEHYDRATE
(3 seconds)		 125
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