Episode 2868
From Countdown
Episode 2868 was broadcast on 25 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
Helen Smith played Sue Row, with Helen Smith winning 40 – 39. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Smith | Score | Sue Row | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LYJEAXWRE | JEWEL | 0 – 7 | JEWELRY | 7 | |
| 2 | TSMFIUORS | FOISTS | 6 – 13 | FROSTS | SISTRUM*, SUITORS*, TOURISM, TRISMUS*, TRUISMS* | 14 |
| 3 | HLEACNOTC | CHANT | 6 – 19 | CLOCHE | CATECHOL* | 22 |
| 4 | 25 50 4 3 10 10 → 770 | 770
(25 + 50 + 3) × 10 − 10 |
16 – 19 | 780 |
|
32 |
| 5 | SRFEUANVP | spruve ☓ | 16 – 25 | RAVENS | PARVENUS | 40 |
| 6 | TDGOINTAD | DOTTING | 23 – 32 | DOTTING | 47 | |
| 7 | SDRLEIAGC | GRILSE | 23 – 39 | CRADLES | DISGRACE, GLACIERS, RADICLES | 55 |
| 8 | 50 8 5 7 4 1 → 669 | 670
(50 + 1) × (8 + 5) + 7 |
30 – 39 | 662 |
Best: 669 = (50 + (8 + 1) × 5) × 7 + 4 |
65 |
| 9 | STOODALOT | TOADSTOOL
(12.25 seconds) |
40 – 39 | 75 |
