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Episode 2766
From Countdown
Episode 2766 was broadcast on 3 May 2000, as part of Series 42.
Graham Persson played Daphne Barker, with Graham Persson winning 51 – 49. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graham Persson | Score | Daphne Barker | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VPEASWIPT | PASTE | 5 – 5 | PAVES | WAVIEST | 7 |
| 2 | YLMEOBRLI | millery ☓ | 5 – 5 | brolley ☓ | EMBROIL | 14 |
| 3 | TREASEDLO | ROASTED | 5 – 13 | TREADLES | DELATORS*, DESOLATE, LEOTARDS, LODESTAR, OLEASTER* | 22 |
| 4 | 50 10 5 3 6 2 → 617 | 618
(10 + 2) × 50 + 3 × 6 |
12 – 20 | 618
(10 + 2) × 50 + 3 × 6 |
CV: 617 = (6 × 50 + 10) × 2 − 3 |
32 |
| 5 | KCTIAJELX | JACKET | 18 – 26 | JACKET | CATLIKE | 39 |
| 6 | GCIEMBUES | IMBUES | 24 – 32 | IMBUES | BEGEMS*, BEGUMS*, BEIGES*, BEMUSE*, CUBISM, MISCUE* | 45 |
| 7 | ZRNAOTCES | CARTONS | 31 – 39 | CARTONS | ANCESTOR, ENACTORS | 53 |
| 8 | 25 10 1 3 4 1 → 270 | 270
(10 + 1) × 25 − (4 + 1) |
41 – 49 | 270
(25 + 1 + 1) × 10 |
|
63 |
| 9 | CORRYDIET | DIRECTORY
(2 seconds) |
51 – 49 | 73 |
