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Episode 2888
From Countdown
Episode 2888 was broadcast on 22 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Chris Connan played Peter Brierley, with Chris Connan winning 44 – 42. The Dictionary Corner guest was Simon Biagi, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Chris Connan | Score | Peter Brierley | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VETLAUSRE | VAULTERS | 8 – 8 | VAULTERS | REVALUES* | 8 |
| 2 | MCBAOLEIS | CLIMBS | 8 – 15 | MOBILES | ALEMBICS*, CAMISOLE*, CEMBALOS, SOCIABLE | 16 |
| 3 | TORDAIGTE | traitor ☓ | 8 – 23 | GAROTTED | 24 | |
| 4 | 100 9 6 3 4 4 → 880 | 880
(100 − 9 − 3) × (6 + 4) |
18 – 23 | 883 |
|
34 |
| 5 | GSLAUMCEX | CALMS | 23 – 28 | CALMS | MACULES | 41 |
| 6 | FITOLDEHS | FOISTED | 30 – 35 | SHIFTED | DOLTISH*, EOLITHS*, HOISTED*, HOLIEST*, HOSTILE, LEFTISH*, LITHOED*, LITHOES*, STIFLED* | 48 |
| 7 | NDRGAIEIS | DANGERS | 37 – 42 | GRAINED | DESIRING, GRADINES*, READINGS, RESIDING*, RINGSIDE | 56 |
| 8 | 75 7 6 4 3 6 → 943 | 940
(6 + 6) × 75 + (3 + 7) × 4 |
44 – 42 | 942 ☓ |
CV: 943 = (75 + 3) × (6 + 6) + 7 |
66 |
| 9 | DECENTLEG | 44 – 42 | NEGLECTED | 76 |
