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Episode 2876
From Countdown
Episode 2876 was broadcast on 6 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
Mick Clithero played John Harrison, with John Harrison winning 60 – 58. The Dictionary Corner guest was Gyles Brandreth, and the lexicographer was Susie Dent.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | Mick Clithero | Score | John Harrison | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DOPISUHTE | DOPIEST | 7 – 7 | DOPIEST | HIDEOUTS | 8 |
| 2 | SJRIANYOB | BRAINS | 13 – 13 | BRAINS | BARYONS* | 15 |
| 3 | TIDRASREW | TRADERS | 20 – 20 | WARIEST | TAWDRIER | 23 |
| 4 | 25 100 75 50 3 2 → 326 | 325
3 × 100 + 25 |
27 – 27 | 325
3 × 100 + 25 |
CV: 326 = 3 × 75 + 100 + 50 ÷ (25 × 2) |
33 |
| 5 | LMDOEALCR | COLLARED | 35 – 27 | CALLED | CAROLLED* | 41 |
| 6 | PIQAVNEGT | PAVING | 41 – 33 | TAPING | VINTAGE | 48 |
| 7 | HGSCOAXER | CHARGES | 48 – 40 | CORSAGE | CARGOES*, COAXERS*, EXARCHS*, GHERAOS*, HOAXERS, OCHREAS*, ORACHES*, ROACHES* | 55 |
| 8 | 25 2 3 6 8 1 → 143 | 143
6 × 25 − (8 − 1) |
58 – 50 | 143
6 × 25 − (8 − 1) |
|
65 |
| 9 | RIGIDHENN | 58 – 60 | HINDERING
(3 seconds) |
75 |
