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Episode 2895
From Countdown
Episode 2895 was broadcast on 1 December 2000, as part of Series 43.
Matthew Turner played Wayne Allen, with Matthew Turner winning 63 - 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Fern Britton, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Matthew Turner | Score | Wayne Allen | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSDTIOEHR | SHORTED | 7 – 0 | RIDES | THEORIST, THIRSTED | 8 |
| 2 | LWSIACUSD | DISCUS | 13 – 0 | CLAWS | ALCIDS*, SCALDS* | 14 |
| 3 | HGDSEOAPL | LODGES | 19 – 0 | holdage ☓ | ASPHODEL* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 100 9 2 10 8 → 249 | 249
((100 + 25) x 2) - (9 - 8) |
29 – 10 | 249
(25 x 10) - (9 - 8) |
|
32 |
| 5 | CDPEIANVR | PRANCED | 36 – 17 | PRANCED | CAPRINE*, INVADER, RAVINED* | 39 |
| 6 | JTRUEOTSW | JOUSTER | 43 – 24 | JOTTERS | OUTSERT*, STOUTER, TOUTERS* | 46 |
| 7 | SFLEIACVG | glaces ☓ | 43 – 29 | FLAGS | GLAIVES, VESICAL* | 53 |
| 8 | 25 3 1 4 5 9 → 603 | 603
(4 x (5 + 1) x 25) + 3 |
53 – 39 | 603
(4 x (5 + 1) x 25) + 3 |
|
63 |
| 9 | GREENPONI | REOPENING
(9 seconds) |
63 – 39 | pondering ☓
(1.25 seconds) |
73 |
