Due to persistent vandalism, account creation has been suspended. If you would like an account, please contact Charlie Reams on Apterous.

Episode 2741

From Countdown

Episode 2741 was broadcast on 29 March 2000, as part of Series 42.

Rachel Plumridge played Terry Willcocks, with Rachel Plumridge winning 53 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Rachel Plumridge Score Terry Willocks Others Max.
1 SPIELNMOZ limpens ☓ 0 – 6 SIMPLE EPSILON 7
2 LHSAIECDO CLASHED 7 – 13 CLASHED CELOSIA*, COLDIES*, COLDISH*, HALIDES*, LOACHES*, LOCHIAS*, SCHOLIA*, SHOALED*, SOLACED* 14
3 FDAUTNEIQ FAINTED 14 – 13 QUAINT ANTIQUED 22
4 100 25 6 8 2 3 → 687 685
6 × 100 + 25 × 3 + 8 + 2
21 – 13

CV: 687 = (100 + 2) × 6 + 25 × 3

32
SST VARIETESS ASSERTIVE
5 VLBYAOEWR BARLEY 27 – 13 verbaly ☓ BRAVELY*, LAYOVER*, OVERLAY 39
6 SSIAEKTMI SKATES 27 – 21 MISTAKES 47
7 TRJUOAPEN OUTRAN 33 – 21 JAUNT OPERANT*, PRONATE, PROTEAN* 54
8 100 7 5 9 4 2 → 290 290
(7 − 4) × 100 − 5 × 2
43 – 21 295


64
9 CORGIBUNS OBSCURING
(21.5 seconds)
53 – 21 74