Episode 2854

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Episode 2854 was broadcast on 5 October 2000, as part of Series 43.

John Thompson played Ben Ferry, with Ben Ferry winning 45 - 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Angela Rippon, and the lexicographer was Tania Styles.

Rounds

Rnd	Selection	John Thompson	Score	Ben Ferry	Others	Max.
1	BRGEAMUCP	CREAM	0 – 6	CAMBER	UMBRAGE	7
2	HSOITRANE	HOISTER	7 – 13	RETAINS	HORTENSIA, SENHORITA*	25
3	LDIAFOLYE	FOILED	13 – 19	FAILED	ALLOYED*, FLAILED*, IDEALLY	32
4	50 100 9 8 1 3 → 568	—	13 – 26	566 (9 x 50) + 100 + ((3 - 1) x 8)	CV: 568 = ((3 - 1 + 50) x 9) + 100	42
5	UWABCEWSI	CUBES	18 – 31	BASIC	CEIBAS*, SABICU*	48
6	NTREAGWUS	WASTER	18 – 38	SAUNTER	GARNETS, GAUNTER*, GUNTERS*, NATURES*, STRANGE	55
7	TEDORAGSE	STORAGE	25 – 45	ROASTED	DEROGATES	73
8	25 7 6 8 9 5 → 967	970 (((6 x 8) - 9) x 25) - 5	32 – 45	963	CV: 967 = ((25 - 7) x 6 x 9) - 5	83
9	GUESTSDID	DISGUSTED (3.25 seconds)	42 – 45			93