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[[Ann Robinson]] played [[Trevor Grundy]], with Ann Robinson winning {{score|73|67}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Colin Murray]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | [[Ann Robinson]] played [[Trevor Grundy]], with Ann Robinson winning {{score|73|67}}. The [[Dictionary Corner]] guest was [[Colin Murray]], and the [[lexicographer]] was [[Susie Dent]]. | ||
− | Robinson's conundrum time of | + | The solution for Round 6 was given by Murray. |
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+ | Robinson's conundrum time of zero seconds, is unsurprisingly, the fastest time recorded in an episode of ''[[Countdown]]'' in the show's history. This was, however, measured by the amount the clock moved rather than an actual timing. | ||
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+ | Robinson also overcame a deficit of 39 points, the joint-second largest comeback ever, along with [[Sarah Bibby]] on [[Episode 8042|19 June 2023]] ([[Richard Pay]] holds the record with a 40-point comeback on [[Episode 3645|16 February 2004]]). | ||
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Latest revision as of 13:50, 28 August 2023
Episode 5896 was broadcast on 31 March 2014, as part of Series 70.
Ann Robinson played Trevor Grundy, with Ann Robinson winning 73 – 67. The Dictionary Corner guest was Colin Murray, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
The solution for Round 6 was given by Murray.
Robinson's conundrum time of zero seconds, is unsurprisingly, the fastest time recorded in an episode of Countdown in the show's history. This was, however, measured by the amount the clock moved rather than an actual timing.
Robinson also overcame a deficit of 39 points, the joint-second largest comeback ever, along with Sarah Bibby on 19 June 2023 (Richard Pay holds the record with a 40-point comeback on 16 February 2004).
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ann Robinson | Score | Trevor Grundy | Others | Max. |
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1 | KRGREOAEN | oranger ☓ | 0 – 6 | RANKER | GROANER, KEROGEN* | 7 |
2 | PONEDOGET | DENOTE | 6 – 12 | GENTOO | PENTODE | 14 |
3 | 25 5 9 7 3 10 → 820 | 825 | 6 – 22 | 820
(25 × 3 + 7) × 10 |
|
24 |
TTT | LOOKTHEN | A peeping tom might look through this every now and then. | KNOTHOLE | |||
4 | HIYADIFUM | MAID | 6 – 27 | HUMID | HUMIDIFY | 32 |
5 | SLNDAEOER | SLANDER | 6 – 45 | OLEANDERS | 50 | |
6 | 50 100 1 9 9 6 → 495 | 499
(6 − 1) × 100 − 9 ÷ 9 |
13 – 45 | 494 ☓ |
RR: 495 = (50 + 6) × 9 − 9 |
60 |
7 | OEIOLSBVI | VISIBLE | 20 – 45 | lovies ☓ | BOILIES* | 67 |
8 | LENAHERWD | rehealed ☓ | 20 – 52 | HANDLER | LEARNED, LEEWARD*, RENEWAL*, WHEALED* | 74 |
9 | 100 1 4 9 6 2 → 492 | 492
(6 − 1) × 100 − 2 × 4 |
30 – 62 | 492
(4 + 1) × 100 − 6 − 2 |
|
84 |
TTT | BENDLINE | You'll bend the washing line hanging this lot out. | BEDLINEN | |||
10 | RAMOTESOD | DOORMATS | 38 – 62 | MOTORED | ASTRODOME*, MODERATOS | 102 |
11 | XGPAIEORL | GROPE | 43 – 67 | GROPE | PERGOLA | 109 |
12 | TEFITESTN | FITTEST | 50 – 67 | FINEST | FEINTEST* | 117 |
13 | ZRPNAOIAT | PATRON | 56 – 67 | PARTIZAN* | 125 | |
14 | 75 8 5 5 9 3 → 787 | 788
(75 + 3) × (5 + 5) + 8 |
63 – 67 | — |
RR: 787 = (8 + 5 + 75) × 9 − 5 |
135 |
15 | CESSKITTI | STICKIEST
(0 seconds) |
73 – 67 | 145 |