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Episode 2772
From Countdown
Episode 2772 was broadcast on 11 May 2000, as part of Series 42.
Davina Forrester played John Barnes, with Davina Forrester winning 57 – 29. The Dictionary Corner guest was Lesley Graham, and the lexicographer was Mark Nyman.
For reasons unknown, this episode's conundrum scramble did not turn over and become displayed until the clock had already been ticking for 2 seconds.
Rounds
Rnd | Selection | Davina Forrester | Score | John Barnes | Others | Max. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | SRYIECMAU | SAUCER | 0 – 7 | SAUCIER | CAESIUM, MURICES*, URAEMIC* | 7 |
2 | OEJGSTOXT | STOOGE | 6 – 7 | GOOSE | 13 | |
3 | GMDUESPAI | SPIED | 11 – 7 | impage ☓ | DUMPIES*, GAUDIES*, GUIMPES*, MAGPIES | 20 |
4 | 100 75 9 3 1 3 → 717 | 709
(3 + 3 + 1) × 100 + 9 |
16 – 12 | 709
(3 + 3 + 1) × 100 + 9 |
CV: 717 = (75 − 3) × (9 + 1) − 3 |
30 |
5 | FEIADGDNL | LEADING | 23 – 19 | LEADING | FINAGLED | 38 |
6 | SUZTEARWE | SWEATER | 30 – 19 | WATERS | AUSTERE | 45 |
7 | VLRAEIONS | RAVINES | 37 – 19 | RAVENS | VERSIONAL | 63 |
8 | 100 9 6 1 3 5 → 800 | 800
(5 + 3) × 100 |
47 – 29 | 800
(9 − 1) × 100 |
|
73 |
9 | NITROTREV | INTROVERT
(5.5 seconds) |
57 – 29 | 83 |