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Episode 2833
From Countdown
Episode 2833 was broadcast on 6 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
David Williams played Paul Coulson, with David Williams winning 59 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Williams | Score | Paul Coulson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBRMAEOGI | BARGES | 0 – 7 | EMBARGO | GAMBIERS* | 8 |
| 2 | TGDNUAESL | TANGLES | 7 – 14 | TANGLED | UNSALTED | 16 |
| 3 | JIOERVTAL | RETAIL | 13 – 20 | JOVIAL | JOLTIER*, LEVATOR*, VIOLATE | 23 |
| 4 | 25 5 10 3 2 9 → 269 | 269
25 × 10 + 2 × 5 + 9 |
23 – 30 | 269
25 × 10 + 2 × 5 + 9 |
|
33 |
| 5 | MGHDOUESN | SMUDGE | 29 – 30 | doughs ☓ | GUMSHOE*, MENUDOS*, SOUGHED | 40 |
| 6 | RLCWIAOYI | RACILY | 35 – 36 | WARILY | CILIARY* | 47 |
| 7 | TXNAECHIS | CINEAST | 42 – 36 | CHAINS | ASTHENIC, CATHEXIS*, CHANTIES* | 55 |
| 8 | 7 1 8 2 4 7 → 478 | 477
(7 × 8 × 2 + 7) × 4 + 1 |
49 – 36 | 485 |
CV: 478 = ((7 + 1) × 7 + 4) × 8 − 2 |
65 |
| 9 | UNDERTECH | CHUNTERED
(9.25 seconds) |
59 – 36 | 75 |
