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Episode 2879
From Countdown
Episode 2879 was broadcast on 9 November 2000, as part of Series 43.
John Harrison played Gerry Rae, with John Harrison winning 51 – 21. The Dictionary Corner guest was Richard Stilgoe, and the lexicographer was Damian Eadie.
Rounds
| Rnd | Selection | John Harrison | Score | Gerry Rae | Others | Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LRTGIEOSP | GLORIES | 7 – 7 | SPOILER | GLISTER*, GOITERS*, GOITRES, GORIEST*, GRISTLE*, LOGIEST*, LOITERS*, PIGLETS*, PIOLETS*, PISTOLE*, POLITER*, PORGIES*, PROLEGS*, RIPOSTE*, ROPIEST*, TOILERS*, TRIPLES* | 7 |
| 2 | BSTIAEVLA | BESTIAL | 14 – 7 | balast ☓ | ABLATIVES | 25 |
| 3 | RCHSUEINE | CHURNS | 14 – 14 | URCHINS | ENRICHES*, INSECURE, SINECURE | 33 |
| 4 | 9 1 7 10 3 5 → 673 | 675
(7 × 10 − 3) × (9 + 1) + 5 |
21 – 14 | 676 |
CV: 673 = (9 × 7 + 5 − 1) × 10 + 3 |
43 |
| 5 | MTAOEYRNI | NOTARY | 27 – 14 | nation ☓ | ENORMITY, MINATORY*, MONETARY, TYRAMINE* | 51 |
| 6 | XSDAEOTNW | DONATES | 34 – 21 | DONATES | 58 | |
| 7 | BDRAUEKYI | baudier ☓ | 34 – 21 | baudier ☓ | BAKERY*, BARDIE*, BARKED, BRAKED, BRAYED*, BURIED*, DARKIE*, DAUBER, DEBARK*, DUIKER* | 64 |
| 8 | 50 2 8 1 5 2 → 325 | 322
(5 + 1) × (50 + 2) + 8 + 2 |
41 – 21 | — |
CV: 325 = (2 × 8 − 1 + 50) × 5 |
74 |
| 9 | GANGPICKA | PACKAGING
(7 seconds) |
51 – 21 | 84 |
