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Episode 2852

From Countdown

Episode 2852 was broadcast on 3 October 2000, as part of Series 43.

Clare Wright played Murray Cooper, with Murray Cooper winning 53 – 50. The Dictionary Corner guest was Keith Barron, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Clare Wright Score Murray Cooper Others Max.
1 SPZFEOIBD POISED 6 – 6 POISED BIPEDS, BIPODS*, BODIES, FODIES* 6
2 SRETGHUEN HUNTERS 13 – 13 SHUNTER ENTHUSE, GESTURE*, GUNTERS*, HUNGERS, NEUTERS*, REGENTS, RETUNES*, TENURES*, TUREENS* 13
3 RSQMIOUNE MOUSIER 20 – 13 SQUIRE MERINOS* 20
4 25 4 1 3 8 6 → 382 20 – 13

CV: 382 = (6 + 8 + 1) × 25 + 4 + 3

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5 GIADNWETD WEDDING 27 – 20 TEDDING TWANGED*, TWINGED, WADDING*, WINDAGE* 37
6 SGXTOIELR GORIEST 34 – 27 GOITRES GLISTER*, GLORIES, GOITERS*, GRISTLE*, LOGIEST*, LOITERS*, TOILERS* 44
7 CRYCPAEUL PLACER 40 – 33 PLACER PECCARY, PRELACY* 51
8 75 4 2 10 9 3 → 913 913
(10 + 2) × 75 + 9 + 4
50 – 43 913
(10 + 2) × 75 + 9 + 4


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9 TENDERTAP 50 – 53 PATTERNED
(11.25 seconds)
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