Episode 2814
From Countdown
Episode 2814 was broadcast on 21 July 2000, as part of Series 43.
Graham Nash played Bill Maskew, with Graham Nash winning 55 – 26. The Dictionary Corner guest was David Steel, and the lexicographer was Gillian Evans.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Graham Nash | Score | Bill Maskew | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYTEOIVCS | VELOCITY | 8 – 0 | VIOLETS | COSTIVELY | 18 |
| 2 | RFEATNOEM | FOREMAN | 15 – 0 | froment ☓ | FOMENTER*, FORENAME | 26 |
| 3 | RRQAIEPGB | REPAIR | 21 – 6 | REPAIR | GRIPER*, RAPIER* | 32 |
| 4 | 50 8 1 3 10 10 → 587 | 587
(50 + 1) × 10 + 8 × 10 − 3 |
31 – 6 | — |
|
42 |
| 5 | HWABMIETO | BATHE | 31 – 12 | WOMBAT | HOWBEIT | 49 |
| 6 | TRJAEDNUL | LAUNDER | 38 – 19 | TRUNDLE | JAUNTED, LURDANE*, NATURED*, NEUTRAL, UNRATED* | 56 |
| 7 | IEGKSELUD | DELUGES | 45 – 26 | DELUGES | KLUDGES* | 63 |
| 8 | 25 6 7 10 3 8 → 583 | 583
8 × 3 × 25 − (10 + 7) |
55 – 26 | — |
|
73 |
| 9 | GIMNASTIK | 55 – 26 | MISTAKING | 83 |
