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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 0 seconds, is unsurprisingly, the fastest time recorded in an episode of ''[[Countdown]]'' in the show's history. Robinson also overcame a deficit of 39 points, the second largest comeback ever. | + | Robinson's conundrum time of 0 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 second largest comeback ever. |
==Rounds== | ==Rounds== |
Revision as of 22:02, 13 July 2022
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.
Robinson's conundrum time of 0 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 second largest comeback ever.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Ann Robinson | Score | Trevor Grundy | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 |