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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 |