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Episode 2794
From Countdown
Episode 2794 was broadcast on 20 June 2000, and was the fourth quarter-final of Series 42.
Rodney Marrison played John Hastings, with John Hastings winning 66 - 56, after a tie-break conundrum. The Dictionary Corner guest was Joan Bakewell, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rodney Marrison | Score | John Hastings | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NSGOAIPRT | PARTINGS | 8 – 8 | SPORTING | PASTORING | 18 |
| 2 | LQDEUCWOB | CLUED | 13 – 13 | CLOUD | BECLOUD | 25 |
| 3 | PSJEAINTR | PAINTERS | 21 – 21 | PAINTERS | PANTRIES, PERTAINS*, REPAINTS* | 33 |
| 4 | 25 2 9 3 6 6 → 444 | 444
(9 x 2 x 25) - 6 |
31 – 31 | 444
(6 x 3 x 25) - 6 |
|
43 |
| 5 | GLDEAVXIM | GLEAM | 36 – 36 | GLEAM | GLAIVE*, IMAGED, MAGLEV*, MAILED*, MEDIAL*, MILAGE*, VAILED* | 49 |
| 6 | CSKEAENTR | TANKERS | 43 – 43 | TANKERS | SARCENET* | 57 |
| 7 | YRBOIWDEC | CROWED | 49 – 49 | CROWED | COWBIRD*, CROWDIE* | 64 |
| 8 | 75 1 6 2 2 10 → 662 | 663
((10 - 1) x 75) - (6 x 2) |
56 – 56 | 661
((10 - 1) x 75) - ((6 x 2) + 2) |
CV: 662 = ((75 - (6 + 2 + 1)) x 10) + 2 |
74 |
| 9 | SUMORINGO | 56 – 56 | GINORMOUS | 84 | ||
| TB | FORMYLUNI | 56 – 66 | UNIFORMLY
(2.5 seconds) |
84 |
