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Episode 2836
From Countdown
Episode 2836 was broadcast on 11 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
Sybil Thomson played Anthony Smith, with Sybil Thomson winning 46 – 30. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Sybil Thomson | Score | Anthony Smith | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MNGUAIRBE | BEAMING | 7 – 7 | BEARING | BREAMING*, GERANIUM, RUMBAING* | 8 |
| 2 | LTPIOATFT | PILOT | 12 – 12 | PILOT | TALIPOT* | 15 |
| 3 | SVEENRIDA | ADVISER | 19 – 19 | RAVINES | ARSENIDE*, INVADERS, NEARSIDE*, SANDIVER* | 23 |
| 4 | 25 10 8 2 9 6 → 839 | — | 19 – 19 | — |
CV: 840 = 8 ÷ 2 × 9 × 25 − 10 × 6
|
33 |
| 5 | PTQEOAWRO | TROOP | 24 – 24 | WATER | POOTER, PROTEA* | 39 |
| 6 | DWKIUACES | SACKED | 30 – 30 | WICKED | DUCKIES, SWACKED* | 46 |
| 7 | PLFIUOYBR | FLOURY | 36 – 30 | BROIL | PURIFY, PYLORI*, ROPILY* | 52 |
| 8 | 100 75 1 7 5 3 → 192 | 192
100 + 75 + 7 × 3 − 5 + 1 |
46 – 30 | 192 ☓ |
|
62 |
| 9 | OUPSUBMIT | 46 – 30 | BUMPTIOUS | 72 |
