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Episode 3800
From Countdown
Episode 3800 was broadcast on 22 October 2004, as part of Series 52.
John Hunt played Arif Wahla, with John Hunt winning 117 – 36. The Dictionary Corner guest was Paul Zenon, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Hunt | Score | Arif Wahla | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EIANDRMCD | CARMINE | 7 – 0 | MARINE | RIDDANCE | 8 |
| 2 | KEOMITDGT | TIMED | 7 – 7 | OMITTED | 15 | |
| 3 | EUEBRYTFD | BRUTE | 12 – 7 | future ☓ | REFUTED | 22 |
| 4 | RANICUSBE | CARBINES | 20 – 7 | INSURE | UNBRACES*, URBANISE | 30 |
| 5 | 7 8 1 10 5 6 → 482 | 482
6 × 8 × 10 + 7 − 5 |
30 – 17 | 482
6 × 8 × 10 + 7 − 5 |
|
40 |
| TTT | ELECTANT | Many hands make part of an octopus laugh. | TENTACLE | |||
| 6 | MIWAPRONE | WIREMAN | 37 – 17 | WEAPON | AIRWOMEN, MANPOWER* | 48 |
| 7 | UAELNRSLT | NATURES | 44 – 24 | SAUNTER | NEUTRALS | 56 |
| 8 | HAVILEGSN | SHAVELING | 62 – 24 | SHELVING | 74 | |
| 9 | AEIMTRJCZ | METRIC | 68 – 30 | MATIER | MATRIC*, MAZIER*, RAMJET* | 80 |
| 10 | 100 10 6 1 4 2 → 721 | 721
(100 − 10) × 2 × 4 + 1 |
78 – 30 | 720 |
|
90 |
| TTT | LAVVIRUS | Only achieved by the fittest. | SURVIVAL | |||
| 11 | AOASLSTNO | SONATAS | 85 – 30 | STOOLS | SALOONS, STOLONS* | 97 |
| 12 | PUSTOLRIU | TULIPS | 91 – 30 | ROUTS | PURSUIT* | 104 |
| 13 | IAIFLGSDE | FAILED | 97 – 36 | SAILED | GADFLIES, GASIFIED*, LADIFIES | 112 |
| 14 | 75 2 4 9 1 5 → 190 | 190
(9 + 1) × 4 + 2 × 75 |
107 – 36 | 195 |
|
122 |
| 15 | LIFTNIGEL | FILLETING
(9.5 seconds) |
117 – 36 | 132 | ||
