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Episode 2702

From Countdown

Episode 2702 was broadcast on 3 February 2000, as part of Series 42.

Michael Calder played Gerry Ratzin, with Michael Calder winning 50 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Michael Calder Score Gerry Ratzin Others Max.
1 TMRPIAOYD IMPART 6 – 6 PARITY MYRIAPOD, PODIATRY 8
2 NESULPMEG PLUNGES 13 – 6 PLUMES LEGUMES, PLENUMS* 15
3 RTBFAOIES BEFITS 13 – 13 FAIREST BARITES*, BOASTER, BOATERS*, BOATIES*, BORATES*, FORTIES 22
4 50 5 1 4 6 9 → 820 820
(9 + 6 + 1) × 50 + 4 × 5
23 – 23 820
(9 + 6 + 1) × 50 + 4 × 5


32
SST TRICPACE PRACTICE
5 LONACQIGL CALLING 30 – 30 CALLING COALING, LOGICAL 39
6 DGEORTSEA STORAGE 37 – 30 GRADES DEROGATES 57
7 CENAHVCUT ACCENT 43 – 36 CHANCE CATECHU*, UNTEACH 64
8 100 25 4 1 10 2 → 474 472
(100 + 25 − (10 − 2 − 1)) × 4
50 – 36

CV: 474 = 10 ÷ 2 × 100 − 25 − 1

74
9 ADDEDSUSI 50 – 46 DISSUADED
(6 seconds)
84