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Episode 2738

From Countdown

Episode 2738 was broadcast on 24 March 2000, as part of Series 42.

Terence O'Farrell played Neil McHale, with Terence O'Farrell winning 45 – 38. The Dictionary Corner guest was Barry Cryer, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Terence O'Farrell Score Neil McHale Others Max.
1 TLAESROHU HUSTLER 7 – 7 HARLOTS LOATHERS, RATHOLES* 8
2 NDIWEAMGP DAMPING 14 – 7 PAWING WINDAGE* 15
3 FBIELNASI FINALISE 22 – 7 FINALES 23
4 75 10 2 5 1 6 → 130 130
2 × 75 − (6 − 1 + 5 + 10)
32 – 17 130
(75 − 10) × 2


33
SST TICTINDS DISTINCT
5 DGTEARXOV GRATED 38 – 23 GRATED OVERTAX 40
6 CYIENGACD CYANIDE 38 – 31 DECAYING ACCEDING 48
7 TRUISOTRA SUITOR 38 – 38 TOURIST TRAITORS 56
8 100 9 8 2 9 7 → 530 531
(7 − 2) × (100 + 8) − 9
45 – 38 526

CV: 530 = 7 × 9 × (8 + 2) − 100

66
9 TARACREEK retracker ☓
(27.25 seconds)
45 – 38 racketeer ☓
(1.5 seconds)
CARETAKER 76