Episode 2800
From Countdown
Episode 2800 was broadcast on 28 June 2000, as part of Series 43.
Bob Knape played Frances Glassberg, with Frances Glassberg winning 49 – 46. The Dictionary Corner guest was Magnus Magnusson, and the lexicographer was Penny Silva.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Bob Knape | Score | Frances Glassberg | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DFTOAMLEL | FLOATED | 7 – 7 | FLOATED | FLOATEL* | 7 |
| 2 | GNDIEDAOW | WEDDING | 14 – 14 | WEDDING | WADDING, WENDIGO*, WIDGEON*, WINDAGE* | 14 |
| 3 | GNCEAEGNP | ENGAGE | 14 – 21 | PENANCE | 21 | |
| 4 | 100 9 2 2 5 6 → 627 | 627
6 × 100 + 9 × (5 − 2) |
24 – 21 | 628 |
|
31 |
| 5 | ZIOTVSAER | OVARIES | 31 – 21 | VOTERS | VOTARIES* | 39 |
| 6 | CRITSXUEP | PICTURES | 39 – 29 | PICTURES | CREPITUS*, PIECRUST* | 47 |
| 7 | MLOSEITEN | TENSILE | 46 – 29 | SILENT | LIMESTONE, MILESTONE | 65 |
| 8 | 75 3 6 9 2 9 → 429 | 431 | 46 – 39 | 429
75 × 6 − 9 × 2 − 3 |
|
75 |
| 9 | BAILADOVE | 46 – 49 | AVOIDABLE
(5 seconds) |
85 |
