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Episode 2969
From Countdown
Episode 2969 was broadcast on 15 March 2001, as part of Series 44.
Kevin McMahon played Mark Sperinck, with Kevin McMahon winning 74 - 52. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gloria Hunniford, and the lexicographer was Richard Samson.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Kevin McMahon | Score | Mark Sperinck | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIEOCNGRD | IGNORED | 7 – 7 | CORDING | CENTROID*, DOCTRINE*, GERONTIC*, RECODING | 8 |
| 2 | TSOIAENRB | OBTAINERS | 25 – 7 | rebations ☓ | BARITONES | 26 |
| 3 | CIGMAEKTH | MIGHT | 30 – 12 | MAGIC | GAMETIC* | 33 |
| 4 | 100 1 10 4 7 8 → 722 | 722
(7 x 100) + 10 + 4 + 8 |
40 – 22 | 722
(7 x 100) + 10 + 4 + 8 |
|
43 |
| 5 | XCTUIESYP | CUTIES | 46 – 28 | CUTIES | CUEIST*, CUTESY*, SEPTIC*, SPICEY* | 49 |
| 6 | SANJOWIHE | SHINE | 46 – 34 | WHINES | WAHINES | 56 |
| 7 | RMSTAOEZS | MAESTROS | 54 – 42 | MAESTROS | 64 | |
| 8 | 50 9 1 8 2 1 → 691 | 691
(((8 x 2) - 1 - 1) x 50) - 9 |
64 – 52 | 691
((8 - 1) x 2 x 50) - 9 |
|
74 |
| 9 | COUPONNER | PRONOUNCE
(1.5 seconds) |
74 – 52 | porcupine ☓
(1 second) |
84 |
