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Episode 2706
From Countdown
Episode 2706 was broadcast on 9 February 2000, as part of Series 42.
Michael Calder played Andrew Hulme, with Michael Calder winning 57 – 47. The Dictionary Corner guest was Tim Rice, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Michael Calder | Score | Andrew Hulme | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MSNREIABD | MISREAD | 7 – 7 | REMAINS | BRANDIES | 8 |
| 2 | GJOKLITEF | FILE | 11 – 11 | KILT | JETFOIL | 15 |
| 3 | YPDTAOEVP | TAPPED | 17 – 17 | TAPPED | TEAPOY*, TOPPED, YAPPED* | 21 |
| 4 | 75 3 5 1 6 1 → 535 | 535
(6 + 1) × 75 + 5 × (3 − 1) |
27 – 27 | 535
(6 + 1) × 75 + 5 × (3 − 1) |
|
31 |
| SST | BELINESS | SENSIBLE | ||||
| 5 | GRDIETFUA | FRIGATE | 34 – 34 | FRIGATE | ARGUFIED*, FATIGUED, FRUITAGE* | 39 |
| 6 | NSTNOEIDS | INTONED | 41 – 41 | NOSIEST | TENSIONS | 47 |
| 7 | LRZOEMATR | MORALE | 47 – 47 | MORALE | REALTOR, RELATOR*, ROTAMER* | 54 |
| 8 | 100 25 75 50 2 2 → 875 | — | 47 – 47 | — |
CV: 875 = 2 × 2 × 50 ÷ 25 × 100 + 75 |
64 |
| 9 | BINGONUTT | BUTTONING
(3.5 seconds) |
57 – 47 | 74 | ||
