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Episode 2849
From Countdown
Episode 2849 was broadcast on 28 September 2000, as part of Series 43.
Clare Wright played Bill Aitken, with Clare Wright winning 52 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Keith Barron, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Clare Wright | Score | Bill Aitken | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SMTCEIALR | MIRACLES | 8 – 0 | CALMEST | ARTICLES, CLAIMERS*, CLEMATIS, CLIMATES, MARLIEST*, MATRICES*, METRICAL*, RECITALS*, RECLAIMS* | 8 |
| 2 | EIASTWLUD | DILUTES | 15 – 0 | diluted ☓ | DETAILS*, DILATES*, DUALISE*, DUALIST*, LAWSUIT*, SALUTED, WAISTED, WILDEST | 15 |
| 3 | NYGROEICB | BORING | 21 – 6 | BORING | CRYOGEN, OBEYING* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 8 9 7 3 6 → 304 | 305
(9 + 3) × 25 + 6 − (8 − 7) |
28 – 13 | 303
(6 + 7 + 8 − 9) × 25 + 3 |
CV: 304 = (7 + 3) × 25 + 6 × 9 |
32 |
| 5 | AEMKSTOND | DEMONS | 28 – 20 | DONATES | DAEMONS, DANKEST*, ENDMOST*, MASONED*, STONKED, TANDEMS* | 39 |
| 6 | RJWFIEEVL | WEEVIL | 34 – 26 | RELIVE | RELIEF*, REVIEW, REVILE*, VIEWER | 45 |
| 7 | OUIHSTPEN | PHONIEST | 42 – 26 | HONEST | OUTSHINE* | 53 |
| 8 | 100 7 5 3 4 8 → 492 | 492
100 × 5 − 8 |
52 – 36 | 492
100 × 5 − 8 |
|
63 |
| 9 | EDITROOMS | 52 – 36 | MOTORISED | 73 |
