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Episode 3050
From Countdown
Episode 3050 was broadcast on 16 July 2001, as part of Series 45.
Rita Bean played Ian Pitkin, with Rita Bean winning 45 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Carol Barnes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Rita Bean | Score | Ian Pitkin | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PXIOSTAYU | PIOUS | 5 – 0 | POST | AUTOPSY*, PAYOUTS | 7 |
| 2 | EFAGTIRLB | TRIFLE | 5 – 7 | FRAGILE | GIFTABLE* | 15 |
| 3 | FLNOEATRM | FLOATER | 12 – 14 | FLOATER | ALMONER*, FEMORAL*, FLOREAT*, FORAMEN*, FOREMAN, FORMANT*, FORMATE*, FRONTAL*, OMENTAL*, REFLOAT*, TELAMON* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 5 3 4 6 4 → 303 | 306 | 12 – 21 | 304
25 × 4 × 3 + 4 |
CV: 303 = 25 × 4 × 3 + 4 − (6 − 5) |
32 |
| 5 | ESRNONITS | STONIER | 19 – 28 | SINNERS | INTONERS*, TENSIONS* | 40 |
| 6 | LZDEAOPVW | AVOWED | 25 – 28 | PAVED | DEWLAP*, PEDALO*, PLOWED | 46 |
| 7 | TSKJEIUDN | TUSKED | 25 – 35 | KINDEST | DEJUNKS*, JUNKETS, JUNKIES | 53 |
| 8 | 50 2 10 6 10 3 → 459 | 459
(50 + 10 ÷ 10) × (6 + 3) |
35 – 35 | 456 |
|
63 |
| 9 | BIGTHRETS | BRIGHTEST
(5 seconds) |
45 – 35 | 73 |
