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Episode 2692

From Countdown

Episode 2692 was broadcast on 20 January 2000, as part of Series 42.

Olive Morgan played John Snedden, with John Snedden winning 48 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Olive Morgan Score John Snedden Others Max.
1 FUHNESWIK SWINE 5 – 0 unwish ☓ INFUSE*, KNIFES*, NEWISH*, UNWISE*, WHINES 6
2 WDBAOEPQC COPED 10 – 5 ABODE COWPEA* 12
3 RIDTATIJN TRAIN 15 – 10 TAINT DINAR*, DRAIN, INDRI*, NADIR, RADII*, TITAN*, TRAIT, TRIAD* 17
4 25 6 8 6 9 8 → 861 15 – 17 864
6 × 6 × (25 − 8 ÷ 8)

CV: 861 = (6 × 25 − 8) × 6 + 9

27
SST TUFFHAIL FAITHFUL
5 DNSEOBDAM ABODES 15 – 24 MADDENS ABDOMENS 35
6 VIRNSEYAC CARVES 21 – 30 VAINER ARSENIC, CARNEYS*, CAVERNS*, CRAVENS*, RAVINES, VARICES*, VISCERA* 42
7 RLPIAENCS REPLICAS 29 – 38 PRALINES CALIPERS*, CAPELINS*, CARLINES*, PANICLES*, PELICANS, SPIRACLE* 50
8 25 7 7 10 6 8 → 404 407 29 – 48 404
(10 + 7) × 25 − 7 − 6 − 8


60
9 REDCOATED DECORATED
(2 seconds)
39 – 48 70


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