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Episode 3080
From Countdown
Episode 3080 was broadcast on 14 September 2001, as part of Series 45.
Geraldine Hylands played Sue Oldreive, with Geraldine Hylands winning 45 – 16. The Dictionary Corner guest was Ken Hom, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Geraldine Hylands | Score | Sue Oldreive | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RNCEOIXLR | RECOIL | 6 – 0 | LINER | CORNIER, LEXICON, LORINER* | 7 |
| 2 | NEATDMEUG | UNTAMED | 13 – 0 | TEAMED | AUGMENTED | 25 |
| 3 | OEANSHVIY | VANISH | 19 – 6 | SHAVEN | EVASION*, YESHIVA* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 8 5 7 10 9 → 429 | — | 19 – 11 | 422
50 × 8 + 5 + 7 + 10 |
CV: 429 = (50 − 8) × 10 + 9 |
42 |
| 5 | ETLOPTULH | POLLUTE | 26 – 11 | OUTLET | 49 | |
| 6 | EYIJPCGDA | CAGED | 31 – 16 | PACED | ACIDY*, CADGE*, CAGEY, CAPED*, DECAY*, DICEY*, GAPED*, JAPED*, PACEY*, PAGED*, PAYED* | 54 |
| 7 | SERIBQALS | SERIALS | 38 – 16 | BIAS | ABSEILS*, AIRLESS*, BAILERS*, BRAISES, BRALESS*, BRASSIE*, RIBLESS*, SAILERS* | 61 |
| 8 | 50 7 4 8 8 2 → 867 | 866
(50 + 4) × (8 + 8) + 2 |
45 – 16 | 866 ☓ |
CV: 867 = (2 × 50 + 8) × 8 + 7 − 4 |
71 |
| 9 | GROUNDTIE | 45 – 16 | DETOURING | 81 |
