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Episode 2832

From Countdown

Episode 2832 was broadcast on 5 September 2000, as part of Series 43.

David Williams played Mike Pilkington, with David Williams winning 63 – 33. The Dictionary Corner guest was Martin Jarvis, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.

Rounds

Rnd Selection David Williams Score Mike Pilkington Others Max.
1 FVJUIALTG GUILT 5 – 5 GUILT FAULT*, FUGAL*, GAULT*, JUGAL*, JULIA*, UGALI*, VAULT*, VITAL* 5
2 PYDSEUDSO DOSSED 11 – 11 PSEUDO PSEUDOS 12
3 NRRQEAIPH harpie ☓ 11 – 11 harpie ☓ HEPARIN* 19
4 50 9 9 7 2 3 → 964 963
(2 × 50 + 7) × 9
18 – 11 957

CV: 964 = ((7 + 3) × 50 − 9 − 9) × 2

29
5 TMVCEAWEG CAVE 18 – 16 WEAVE GAMETE, METAGE* 35
6 SRSIAEBNL BRAINLESS 36 – 16 BRAISES 53
7 CDRTOIECH CORDITE 43 – 23 CORDITE RICOCHET 61
8 100 10 8 1 2 3 → 199 199
2 × 100 − 1
53 – 33 199
2 × 100 − 1


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9 NOGTHRIFT FORTNIGHT
(6.5 seconds)
63 – 33 81