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Episode 2891
From Countdown
Episode 2891 was broadcast on 27 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
John Barber played Andrew Jackson, with Andrew Jackson winning 59 - 43. The Dictionary Corner guest was Philip Franks, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Barber | Score | Andrew Jackson | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DLRYUOETQ | TOURED | 6 – 6 | QUOTED | TORQUED, TORQUEY* | 7 |
| 2 | NDPAIUNSO | UNPAID | 12 – 12 | POUNDS | DUPIONS*, INDUNAS, SAPONIN*, UNIPODS* | 14 |
| 3 | EACJRBIET | baiter ☓ | 12 – 18 | BEATER | ABJECT*, BARITE*, BERATE*, CREATE*, ECARTE*, EJECTA*, REBATE*, RECITE*, REJECT, TIERCE* | 20 |
| 4 | 50 25 8 5 7 3 → 550 | 550
(8 + 3) x 50 |
22 – 28 | 550
(8 + 3) x 50 |
|
30 |
| 5 | GSWAOEHLR | GLOWERS | 29 – 35 | HOWLERS | GAOLERS*, GHERAOS*, WHALERS | 37 |
| 6 | YLXTIOUSA | LAXITY | 29 – 42 | OUTLAYS | LAYOUTS*, OUTSAIL*, OXTAILS | 44 |
| 7 | TGDEIEMVS | MIDGETS | 36 – 42 | VESTED | EDGIEST, TIMESED*, VESTIGE | 51 |
| 8 | 25 1 9 9 8 4 → 293 | 292
((4 - 1 + 9) x 25) - 8 |
43 – 49 | 292
((4 + 8) x 25) - (9 - 1) |
CV: 293 = ((25 + 8) x 9) - 4 |
61 |
| 9 | ORDERHIFI | 43 – 59 | HORRIFIED
(6.75 seconds) |
71 |
