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Episode 2752
From Countdown
Episode 2752 was broadcast on 13 April 2000, as part of Series 42.
John Hastings played Calum Pearson, with John Hastings winning 59 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Jo Brand, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Hastings | Score | Calum Pearson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FWXUATROS | TOURS | 5 – 0 | farout ☓ | FROWST, FRUSTA*, SOUTAR*, STORAX*, SURTAX* | 6 |
| 2 | PIEDASLTI | STAPLED | 12 – 7 | DILATES | IDEALIST | 14 |
| 3 | PHCEORLAS | POACHERS | 20 – 7 | PORCHES | CHORALES, PARCLOSE* | 22 |
| 4 | 75 25 3 8 4 7 → 353 | 353
75 × 4 + 8 × 7 − 3 |
30 – 7 | 351 |
|
32 |
| SST | MOLECEPT | COMPLETE | ||||
| 5 | VREINRADL | RANDIER | 37 – 14 | ARRIVED | DRAINER*, INVADER*, RAVELIN*, RAVINED* | 39 |
| 6 | NSFEUCTEM | FENCES | 43 – 14 | TEENS | CEMENTS | 46 |
| 7 | JDIASUOMN | DAMSON | 49 – 20 | SODIUM | ADJOINS*, DAIMONS*, DOMAINS, MADISON*, OSMUNDA* | 53 |
| 8 | 50 8 6 7 3 6 → 510 | 509 | 49 – 30 | 510
(50 + 6 ÷ 6) × (7 + 3) |
|
63 |
| 9 | AZASHROUD | HAZARDOUS
(1.5 seconds) |
59 – 30 | 73 | ||
