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Episode 2744

From Countdown

Episode 2744 was broadcast on 3 April 2000, as part of Series 42.

Rachel Plumridge played Haydn Thompson, with Haydn Thompson winning 51 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Alastair Stewart, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Rachel Plumridge Score Haydn Thompson Others Max.
1 RPEIUYNGS SPRINGY 7 – 7 PREYING PERUSING 8
2 TDGACEBOH BOTCHED 14 – 14 BATCHED CATHODE* 15
3 RICTNEASV RACIEST 21 – 21 CANTERS CANISTER, CARNIEST*, SCANTIER*, VESICANT* 23
4 100 4 1 9 3 1 → 596 596
(9 − 3) × 100 − 4
31 – 31 596
(9 − 3) × 100 − 4


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SST GAINAPPLE APPEALING
5 FGEDOMRAT FRAMED 37 – 31 farmer ☓ FORAGED*, FORMATE*, GRAFTED* 40
6 USLFIQWNE SINEW 42 – 36 QUINS INFUSE, SEQUIN*, SINFUL*, UNWISE* 46
7 BOMEJDRIT BORED 47 – 41 TRIBE BROMIDE, ORBITED 53
8 25 6 1 2 6 1 → 613 612 ☓ 47 – 41

CV: 612 Best: 613 = (25 × 2 + 1) × (6 + 6) + 1

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9 ACAVEDUET 47 – 51 EVACUATED
(20 seconds)
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