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Episode 2766
From Countdown
Episode 2766 was broadcast on 3 May 2000, as part of Series 42.
Graham Persson played Daphne Barker, with Graham Persson winning 51 - 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graham Persson | Score | Daphne Barker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VPEASWIPT | PASTE | 05 – 05 | PAVES | WAVIEST | 7 |
| 2 | YLMEOBRLI | millery ☓ | 05 – 05 | brollie ☓ | EMBROIL | 14 |
| 3 | TREASEDLO | ROASTED | 05 – 13 | TREADLES | DELATORS*, DESOLATE, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR, OLEASTER* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 5 3 6 2 → 617 | 618
618 = (10+2)×50 + (6×3) |
12 – 20 | 618
618 as C1 |
Best: 617 = (((50*6)+10)*2)-3 |
32 |
| 5 | KCTIAJELX | JACKET | ? – ? | JACKET | CATLIKE | ? |
| 6 | GCIEMBUES | IMBUES | 24 – 32 | IMBUES | BEGUMS*, BEIGES*, BEMUSE*, CUBISM, MISCUE* | 45 |
| 7 | ZRNAOTCES | CARTONS | 31 – 39 | CARTONS | ANCESTOR, ENACTORS | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 1 3 4 1 → 270 | 270
270 = (10+1)×25−4−1 |
41 – 49 | 270
270 = (25+1+1)×10 |
|
63 |
| 9 | CORRYDIET | DIRECTORY
(2 seconds) |
51 – 49 | 73 |
