Episode 2869
From Countdown
Episode 2869 was broadcast on 26 October 2000, as part of Series 43.
Helen Smith played James Sheppard, with James Sheppard winning 38 – 25. The Dictionary Corner guest was Melvyn Hayes, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Helen Smith | Score | James Sheppard | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TSCEIBHON | HONEST | 0 – 7 | BONIEST | BENTHIC*, BENTHOS*, BIOTECH*, BITCHEN*, BITCHES*, BOTCHES*, BOTHIES*, CHITONS*, ETHNICS*, HENBITS*, HISTONE*, NOTCHES*, NOTICES*, SECTION*, STHENIC* | 7 |
| 2 | GURPAMSEQ | GRUMPS | 6 – 13 | PURGES | GRAMPUS*, MARQUES, MASQUER*, MURAGES* | 14 |
| 3 | NRYLIAOPN | RAINY | 11 – 18 | IRONY | NONARY*, PINYON*, PYLORI*, ROPILY | 20 |
| 4 | 50 7 4 4 8 3 → 918 | 916
(7 + 8 + 3) × 50 + 4 × 4 |
18 – 18 | — |
CV: 918 = (50 + 4 ÷ 4) × (7 + 8 + 3) |
30 |
| 5 | VETWIGKUR | turve ☓ | 18 – 23 | WRITE | GRIVET*, GUIVER*, TUGRIK*, VIRTUE | 36 |
| 6 | SDEELBADM | MEDDLES | 25 – 30 | MEDDLES | BELDAMES | 44 |
| 7 | ZITCENRSO | CRETINS | 25 – 38 | CORNIEST | 52 | |
| 8 | 25 4 3 5 2 5 → 486 | 486 ☓ | 25 – 38 | 486 ☓ |
CV: 486 = (5 × 25 − 5) × 4 + 3 × 2 |
62 |
| 9 | ANGRYFIED | 25 – 38 | DEFRAYING | 72 |
