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Episode 2837

From Countdown

Episode 2837 was broadcast on 12 September 2000, as part of Series 43.

Sybil Thomson played Michele Backman, with Michele Backman winning 59 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Sybil Thomson Score Michele Backman Others Max.
1 MRSIEALTC SALTIER 0 – 8 CLIMATES ARTICLES*, CLAIMERS*, CLEMATIS*, MARLIEST*, MATRICES*, METRICAL*, MIRACLES, RECITALS, RECLAIMS* 8
2 WSOHAERHI SHOWIER 7 – 15 SHOWIER WASHIER*, WHORISH* 15
3 PBKEAUZCW BACK 11 – 19 CUBE PUCKA*, WACKE* 20
4 75 5 6 4 7 10 → 351 11 – 29 351
75 × 4 + 10 × 5 + 7 − 6


30
5 TNEIMRSUC MUSTIER 18 – 36 MUSTIER CENTRISM*, CENTRUMS*, TERMINUS 38
6 NVTEIASDG SEDATING 26 – 36 VISAGE DEVIANTS, STEADING*, VINTAGES* 46
7 TFROETARG FORAGER 26 – 44 GARROTTE FROTTAGE 54
8 100 50 9 2 2 1 → 717 709 ☓ 26 – 49 725
(9 − 2) × 100 + 50 ÷ 2

CV: 718 = (9 − 2) × (100 − 1) + 50 ÷ 2

61
9 SENSEGERM 26 – 59 MESSENGER
(2 seconds)
71