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Episode 2811
From Countdown
Episode 2811 was broadcast on 18 July 2000, as part of Series 43.
Daniel Burton played Melanie Beaumont, with Melanie Beaumont winning 43 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Daniel Burton | Score | Melanie Beaumont | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GSOEFRNUA | GROUSE | 0 – 7 | FORAGES | FUNGOES*, ONAGERS*, ORANGES, SURGEON*, UNSAFER* | 7 |
| 2 | PSMDEIEAY | IMPEDES | 7 – 14 | IMPEDES | DEPAYSE* | 14 |
| 3 | LUTSOETVA | OUTLETS | 7 – 22 | OVULATES | 22 | |
| 4 | 75 1 8 1 5 9 → 942 | — | 7 – 22 | — |
CV: 940 Best: 944 = (75 + 9 × 5 − 1 − 1) × 8 |
29 |
| 5 | CLWDIEOSC | SCOWLED | 14 – 29 | SCOWLED | CODICES*, COLDIES* | 36 |
| 6 | TAHPEIRNE | PAINTER | 21 – 36 | PAINTER | APERIENT, HERNIATE*, NEPHRITE*, PERIANTH, TREPHINE* | 44 |
| 7 | GNDIEAXRZ | READING | 28 – 43 | READING | ANGREZI*, GRADINE*, GRAINED* | 51 |
| 8 | 3 4 9 3 1 5 → 965 | — | 28 – 43 | — |
CV: 960 = (9 × (4 + 3) + 1) × 3 × 5
|
58 |
| 9 | SOUPMONEY | EPONYMOUS
(2 seconds) |
38 – 43 | 68 |
