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Episode 2799

From Countdown

Episode 2799 was broadcast on 27 June 2000, as part of Series 43.

Bruce Lambert played Bob Knape, with Bob Knape winning 62 – 28. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Penny Silva.

Rounds

Rnd Selection Bruce Lambert Score Bob Knape Others Max.
1 YFNOUTRAK OUTRANK 7 – 7 OUTRANK 7
2 HSYEISBRE SHIRES 7 – 14 HEIRESS 14
3 QNPOIMDEC MINCED 13 – 20 COPIED DEMONIC 21
4 75 4 2 7 6 9 → 730 725 13 – 30 730
(75 − 2) × (6 + 4)


31
5 TRHAEOBLS SORTABLE 21 – 38 BLOATERS BLATHERS, BROTHELS*, HALBERTS*, LOATHERS*, RATHOLES*, RETABLOS*, STORABLE* 39
6 GTDIEJVER RIDGE 21 – 45 GRIEVED DIVERGE*, RIVETED* 46
7 LNTIAUWSE WALNUTS 28 – 52 ENTAILS INSULATE 54
8 25 2 6 5 9 3 → 956 28 – 52

CV: 955 = ((6 + 2) × 25 − 9) × 5
Best: 956 = ((9 + 2) × 3 + 5) × 25 + 6

64
9 NIPPENHAG 28 – 62 HAPPENING
(1.25 seconds)
74

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