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Episode 2768
From Countdown
Episode 2768 was broadcast on 5 May 2000, as part of Series 42.
Mick Dimaline played Bill Semple, with Mick Dimaline winning 49 – 44. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Catherine Clarke.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mick Dimaline | Score | Bill Semple | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CEASTEOSC | COASTS | 6 – 6 | COSSET | ACCOSTS | 7 |
| 2 | BWUARTELI | TRIBAL | 12 – 12 | WAITER | WRITABLE | 15 |
| 3 | AESLUMSEI | MEASLES | 19 – 12 | AMUSES | AIMLESS, ILEUSES*, MEALIES* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 2 5 10 5 9 → 592 | 590
(2 × 5 + 9 + 5) × 25 − 10 |
26 – 12 | — |
CV: 592 = (5 × 25 − 9) × 5 + 10 + 2 |
32 |
| 5 | NXAOTEVMI | MOTIVE | 32 – 18 | MOTIVE | VEXATION | 40 |
| 6 | EAKLTIJEY | jetlike ☓ | 32 – 24 | TALKIE | 46 | |
| 7 | PCAIEGLRO | GLACIER | 39 – 24 | GARLIC | CAPRIOLE | 54 |
| 8 | 100 7 6 1 8 4 → 464 | 464
(7 + 8 + 1 + 100) × 4 |
49 – 34 | 464
100 × 4 + 8 × (7 + 1) |
|
64 |
| 9 | HADONWIGS | 49 – 44 | SHADOWING
(2 seconds) |
74 |
