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Episode 3436
From Countdown
Episode 3436 was broadcast on 11 March 2003, and was the first semi-final of a special ladies' tournament that took place in Series 49.
Hilary Hopper played Liz Barber, with Hilary Hopper winning 45 – 35. The Dictionary Corner guest was Rick Wakeman, and the lexicographer was Alison Heard.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Hilary Hopper | Score | Liz Barber | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RBLKEAOSM | RAMBLES | 7 – 7 | RAMBLES | SMOKABLE | 8 |
| 2 | TBCUEDGID | BUDGET | 13 – 13 | BUDGET | BUDGIE, DEDUCT, DUCTED*, DUGITE*, GUIDED | 14 |
| 3 | RSWTEIESA | waisters ☓ | 13 – 21 | SWEATERS | SERIATES*, SWEATIER*, WAITRESS*, WEARIEST* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 3 10 4 6 2 → 737 | 737
(50 + 2) × (10 + 4) + 6 + 3 |
23 – 21 | 736 |
|
32 |
| TTT | TENMICE | CENTIME | ||||
| 5 | LTMNEOIHN | HOTLINE | 30 – 28 | MENTION | MENTHOL | 39 |
| 6 | RTVAOTGIE | VERTIGO | 37 – 28 | vigorate ☓ | RAVIGOTTE* | 57 |
| 7 | CLRSAUIEN | CARLINES | 45 – 28 | curlies ☓ | AURICLES*, CISLUNAR*, LUNACIES | 65 |
| 8 | 75 50 5 1 2 6 → 578 | 578 ☓ | 45 – 35 | 577
(6 + 1) × 75 + 50 + 2 |
CV: 578 = (6 + 1) × 75 + 50 + 5 − 2 |
75 |
| 9 | TINGLYTIE | 45 – 35 | intently ☓
(13.5 seconds) |
GENTILITY | 85 | |
