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Episode 2840
From Countdown
Episode 2840 was broadcast on 15 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
Kris Jones played Iain Macdonald, with Iain Macdonald winning 45 - 41. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kris Jones | Score | Iain Macdonald | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RTQUOFYET | TORQUE | 6 – 6 | TORQUE | TORQUEY* | 7 |
| 2 | NASVESONR | SNORES | 6 – 13 | REASONS | NOVENAS, SENORAS* | 14 |
| 3 | CMLIEOBPK | PICKLE | 12 – 19 | PICKLE | COMPILE, EMBOLIC*, POLEMIC* | 21 |
| 4 | 2 6 6 9 4 4 → 960 | 971 ☓ | 12 – 19 | — |
CV: 960 = ((9 x 2) + 6) x 4 x (6 + 4) |
31 |
| 5 | IETRHSAGD | HARDEST | 19 – 26 | TRASHED | HARDIEST | 39 |
| 6 | PWTDIAECT | WAITED | 25 – 32 | PATTED | DICTATE | 46 |
| 7 | UYSETDAMG | STAGED | 31 – 38 | STEADY | MAGUEYS* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 3 50 6 5 → 587 | 585 | 31 – 45 | 586
((50 + 5 + 3) x 10) + 6 |
CV: 587 = ((50 + 6) x 10) + 25 + 5 - 3 |
63 |
| 9 | BOGIEMANN | BEMOANING
(13.25 seconds) |
41 – 45 | 73 |
