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Episode 2905
From Countdown
Episode 2905 was broadcast on 15 December 2000, and was the first quarter-final of Series 43.
David Williams played James Sheppard, with David Williams winning 62 - 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Anya Sitaram, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | David Williams | Score | James Sheppard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SBDTIOEHS | HOISTED | 7 – 0 | BODIES | BEDSITS, BOTHIES, HOTBEDS*, HOSTIES* | 7 |
| 2 | RADMIGYVE | MIRAGE | 7 – 7 | IMAGERY | 14 | |
| 3 | TTLUOANSR | OUTLAST | 14 – 14 | TRUANTS | ATTORNS*, SOLUNAR* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 2 9 1 7 6 → 160 | 160
(75 x 2) + 9 + 1 |
24 – 24 | 160
(75 x 2) + 9 + 1 |
|
31 |
| 5 | SERHINRAG | SHEARING | 32 – 32 | HEARINGS | EARRINGS*, GRAINERS*, GHARRIES*, HERRINGS | 39 |
| 6 | PFLTUEIPS | STIPPLE | 39 – 39 | UPLIFTS | PIPEFULS*, PULPIEST*, SPITEFUL | 47 |
| 7 | NAXOWDIFM | DOMAIN | 45 – 39 | WOMAN | DAIMON*, DIOXAN*, FANDOM* | 53 |
| 8 | 9 6 5 9 5 7 → 647 | 645
((5 + 5) x 7 x 9) + 9 + 6 |
52 – 46 | 645
((5 + 5) x 7 x 9) + 9 + 6 |
CV: 648 Best: 647 = ((((9 + 5) x 7) + 9) x 6) + 5 |
63 |
| 9 | MOTORCARN | CORMORANT
(22 seconds) |
62 – 46 | 73 |
